The estimated intrinsic value of CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) using a Book Value × Return on Equity (P/B × ROE) model is $108.04 (based on the recommended P/B × ROE method), compared to the current stock price of $47.25. This suggests the stock may be undervalued by 128.7% relative to its intrinsic value.

For banks and financial institutions, traditional DCF models are unreliable because cash flows are heavily influenced by lending and deposit activities. Instead, SharesGrow uses a Book Value × ROE model: Intrinsic Value = Book Value Per Share × (Return on Equity ÷ Cost of Equity) × Growth Adjustment. This approach values the firm based on how efficiently it generates returns on shareholders' equity relative to its cost of capital — the standard methodology used by institutional investors for bank valuation.

The valuation uses a CAPM-derived discount rate of 4.09% (CAPM-derived from beta of 0.37). For comparison, the standard 20-year DCF model produces: Operating Cash Flow (OCF): $374.11 | Free Cash Flow (FCF): $367.10 | Net Income (NI): $275.25.

• Operating Cash Flow (OCF) exceeds Net Income (NI) significantly. This is common with companies that have large Stock-Based Compensation (SBC) or depreciation charges. Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model may be using a cash flow base that is higher than earnings, but the method choice matters — check the recommended method below.