E-L Financial (TSX:ELF) Shiller PE Ratio: 7.77 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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TSX:ELF E-L Financial Corp Ltd TSX:ELF
63 GF Score
Price C$17.55
GF Value C$17.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is E-L Financial Shiller PE Ratio?

E-L Financial TSX:ELF +0.80% 63 Shiller PE Ratio is 7.77 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates TSX:ELF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of C$17.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Insurance companies, E-L Financial ranks better than 87.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), E-L Financial's current share price is C$17.55. E-L Financial's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$2.26. E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 7.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:ELF' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24   Med: 8.17   Max: 13.98
Current: 7.75

During the past years, E-L Financial's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 13.98. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 8.17.

TSX:ELF's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than
87.13% of 373 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 16.63 vs TSX:ELF: 7.75

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

E-L Financial's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$2.850. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is C$2.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


E-L Financial  (TSX:ELF) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


E-L Financial Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


E-L Financial Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

E-L Financial Shiller PE Ratio Chart

E-L Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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E-L Financial Quarterly Data
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TSX:ELF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


E-L Financial Shiller PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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E-L Financial Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=17.55/2.26
=7.77

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

E-L Financial's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, E-L Financial's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.85/133.5265*133.5265
=2.850

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

E-L Financial Quarterly Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201609 0.435 101.765 0.571
201612 0.228 101.449 0.300
201703 0.604 102.634 0.786
201706 0.223 103.029 0.289
201709 0.113 103.345 0.146
201712 0.588 103.345 0.760
201803 0.152 105.004 0.193
201806 0.241 105.557 0.305
201809 0.221 105.636 0.279
201812 -0.616 105.399 -0.780
201903 0.715 106.979 0.892
201906 0.097 107.690 0.120
201909 0.233 107.611 0.289
201912 0.672 107.769 0.833
202003 -1.703 107.927 -2.107
202006 1.088 108.401 1.340
202009 0.487 108.164 0.601
202012 1.332 108.559 1.638
202103 1.150 110.298 1.392
202106 0.593 111.720 0.709
202109 0.415 112.905 0.491
202112 0.686 113.774 0.805
202203 -0.640 117.646 -0.726
202206 -1.425 120.806 -1.575
202209 0.076 120.648 0.084
202212 1.032 120.964 1.139
202303 0.800 122.702 0.871
202306 0.483 124.203 0.519
202309 -0.177 125.230 -0.189
202312 1.592 125.072 1.700
202403 1.487 126.258 1.573
202406 0.630 127.522 0.660
202409 1.350 127.285 1.416
202412 0.780 127.364 0.818
202503 0.240 129.181 0.248
202506 1.020 129.892 1.049
202509 1.590 130.287 1.630
202512 0.615 130.366 0.630
202603 0.090 132.262 0.091
202606 2.850 133.527 2.850

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 7.77 mean?
E-L Financial (TSX:ELF) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 7.77 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on E-L Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 5.24 to 13.98. According to the industry distribution chart, E-L Financial ranks #48 out of 373 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
E-L Financial's current Shiller PE Ratio of 7.77 is near median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 13.98. The Insurance industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.63. E-L Financial's value of 7.77 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-L Financial ranks #48 out of 373 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E-L Financial has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-L Financial's Shiller PE Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, E-L Financial ranks #48 out of 373 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places E-L Financial in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.63. E-L Financial's value of 7.77 is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, E-L Financial's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 5.24 to 13.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 16.63, E-L Financial has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shiller PE Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 16.63, based on 373 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. E-L Financial's current Shiller PE Ratio of 7.77 is 53.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on E-L Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E-L Financial's current Shiller PE Ratio is 7.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-L Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-L Financial (TSX:ELF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$17.19, compared to a current price of C$17.55 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 7.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 53.3% below the Insurance industry median of 16.63. E-L Financial's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For E-L Financial (TSX:ELF), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 7.77 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is E-L Financial (TSX:ELF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-L Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$17.55 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$17.19. GuruFocus considers E-L Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ELF:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 7.77 (near median its 10-year median of 8.17)
  • GF Value™: C$17.19 vs. price of C$17.55 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.3% below the Insurance median (#48 of 373)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


E-L Financial Business Description

Address 165 University Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3B8
E-L Financial Corp Ltd operates as an investment and insurance holding company that provides a broad range of wealth management products, individual insurance products, group plans, and financial services to meet the needs of individuals, professionals, and businesses. The firm has two segments; The Empire Life operating segment underwrites life and health insurance policies and provides segregated funds, mutual funds, and annuity products, and the E-L Corporate segment operations include the oversight of investments in equities held through holdings of common shares, investment funds, closed-end investment companies, and other private companies.
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