AJG:NYE-Arthur J Gallagher & Co (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Insurance Brokers |

Last Closing

USD 284.48

Change

-0.64 (-0.22)%

Market Cap

USD 62.57B

Volume

0.56M

Analyst Target

USD 115.64
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About

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to entities and individuals worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and nonprofit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Address: 2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States, 60008-4050

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance Brokers) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -68.37% 14% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -68.37% 14% F 11% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -70.03% 14% F 4% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -70.03% 14% F 9% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -22.29% 33% F 29% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.29% 33% F 35% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 26.04% 100% F 86% B+
Dividend Return 27.44% 100% F 85% B
Total Return 1.40% 50% F 33% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.43% 71% C- 53% F
Risk Adjusted Return 134.34% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 62.57B 80% B- 96% N/A

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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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

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

Positive free cash flow

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

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets 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 book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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