LIC of India P/B Ratio
LIC of India (LICI) P/B ratio is 3.08 (High), book value per share ₹279.66 vs Insurance average P/B of 5.31 — High - Premium to book value, growth expectations or asset-light model. Review LICI earnings valuation to evaluate earnings-based valuation against sector peers.
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Book Value Breakdown (2026)
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Sector Context
LICI P/B Ratio — Valuation Insights & Book Value Analysis
LIC of India price-to-book ratio interpretation, valuation status and historical context — current P/B 3.08 (High). View LIC of India yearly highs lows for the annual high/low range and current price position.
- Stock appears overvalued with PB of 3.08, trading at significant premium to book value
- Trading at high premium to book value - indicates strong growth expectations or asset-light business model
- Current PB is 75.0% below historical average
- Trading at discount to sector average PB of 5.31
LIC of India P/B Ratio Historical Trend
LICI annual price-to-book ratio — 5 years, book value per share and year-end price. P/B below 1.0 indicates the stock trades below net asset value. For live price, earnings yield and the full fundamental profile, see LICI stock price BSE.
LICI Historical P/B Ratio — Book Value Per Share & Year-End Price
LIC of India annual P/B ratio, book value per share (₹), year-end price and total equity in ₹ Crores.
| Year | P/B Ratio | Book Value/Share (₹) | Year-end Price (₹) | Total Equity (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.51 | ₹279.66 | ₹421.30 | ₹176,882 | Moderate |
| 2025 | 4.24 | ₹201.59 | ₹854.90 | ₹127,505 | High |
| 2024 | 6.81 | ₹131.07 | ₹892.00 | ₹82,900 | High |
| 2023 | 11.36 | ₹73.28 | ₹832.50 | ₹46,350 | High |
| 2022 | 37.79 | ₹18.12 | ₹684.60 | ₹11,458 | High |
LICI vs Insurance Peers — P/B Ratio Comparison
LIC of India P/B 3.08 vs Insurance average 5.31, median 5.38 — range 0.9–10.05.
| Company | Symbol | P/B Ratio | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIC of India | GICRE | 0.9 | ₹63,465 | Low |
| The New India Assurance … | NIACL | 1.18 | ₹29,353 | Moderate |
| Medi Assist Healthcare | MEDIASSIST | 3.18 | ₹2,667 | High |
| Star Health Insurance | STARHEALTH | 3.57 | ₹34,638 | High |
| Niva Bupa Health Insuran… | NIVABUPA | 4.2 | ₹15,713 | High |
| ICICI Lombard General In… | ICICIGI | 4.77 | ₹81,066 | High |
| ICICI Prudential Life In… | ICICIPRULI | 5.38 | ₹72,608 | High |
| Go Digit General Insuran… | GODIGIT | 5.66 | ₹25,842 | High |
| HDFC Life Insurance | HDFCLIFE | 6.27 | ₹121,061 | High |
| Canara HSBC Life Insuran… | CANHLIFE | 8.99 | ₹14,385 | High |