A Look At Chubb (CB) Valuation As Shares Trade Near Narrative Fair Value

Simply Wall St · 3d ago

Chubb stock reaction and recent performance

Chubb (CB) shares recently traded around $310.06, and the stock has been relatively steady over the past week after a small 1 day decline, keeping recent gains in focus for investors.

See our latest analysis for Chubb.

That recent 5.11% 1 month share price return builds on a 7.20% 3 month gain, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 17.53% points to momentum that has been gradually building rather than fading.

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With Chubb trading close to its analyst price target and showing a value score of 4, the key question is whether that 53% intrinsic discount hints at mispricing or whether the market already reflects its future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 30% Undervalued

With Chubb last closing at US$310.06 against a narrative fair value of about US$311.09, the valuation case rests more on expectations than a large price gap.

Capital deployment through ongoing share repurchases (new $5B authorization), growing dividends, and selective M&A is creating upward pressure on earnings per share (EPS). Robust cash flow and the capital position provide flexibility for further shareholder returns.

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Result: Fair Value of $311.09 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, those assumptions can be tested quickly if catastrophe losses stay elevated, or if pricing pressure and rising litigation costs squeeze margins more than expected.

Find out about the key risks to this Chubb narrative.

Another View: What The P/E Is Telling You

While our fair value work suggests Chubb is trading below intrinsic value, the P/E picture is more cautious. At 12.6x earnings, Chubb sits just under the US Insurance industry at 12.9x, and below its own fair ratio of 14.4x, indicating a milder valuation gap. This may reflect either a patient opportunity for investors or a sign that the market is pricing in certain risks.

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

NYSE:CB P/E Ratio as at Jan 2026
NYSE:CB P/E Ratio as at Jan 2026

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