ITIC:NGS-Investors Title Company (USD)

EQUITY | Insurance - Specialty | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 162.62

Change

+1.68 (+1.04)%

Market Cap

USD 0.25B

Volume

3.78K

Analyst Target

USD 39.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Investors Title Co is engaged in the issuance of residential and commercial title insurance through ITIC and NITIC.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Specialty) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.30% 63% D 51% F
Dividend Return 0.28% 20% F 15% F
Total Return 0.58% 63% D 50% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 14.80% 50% F 68% D+
Dividend Return 4.12% 80% B- 60% D-
Total Return 18.93% 50% F 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 1.80% 50% F 54% F
Dividend Return 35.34% 80% B- 93% A
Total Return 37.15% 75% C 66% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.37% 38% F 52% F
Dividend Return 10.14% 63% D 67% D+
Total Return 7.77% 60% D- 94% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.09% 75% C 68% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 38.85% 75% C 72% C
Market Capitalization 0.25B 38% F 55% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Specialty) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 15.10 50% 64%
Price/Book Ratio 1.20 63% 64%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 40.83 25% 7%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.10% 50% 77%
Return on Invested Capital 10.74% 50% 80%
Return on Assets 5.78% 75% 88%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector