AXS:NYE-Axis Capital Holdings Limited (USD)

EQUITY | Insurance - Specialty | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 90.47

Change

+0.49 (+0.54)%

Market Cap

USD 5.41B

Volume

0.35M

Analyst Target

USD 47.38
Analyst Rating

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About

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides specialty reinsurance in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Singapore.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Specialty) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 63.39% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return 3.18% 67% D+ 47% F
Total Return 66.57% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 64.07% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return 3.19% 67% D+ 48% F
Total Return 67.27% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 51.74% 82% B 74% C
Dividend Return 15.10% 50% F 50% F
Total Return 66.84% 82% B 76% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.49% 50% F 70% C-
Dividend Return 15.73% 58% F 73% C
Total Return 3.25% 40% F 66% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.60% 75% C 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return 84.58% 83% B 90% A-
Market Capitalization 5.41B 75% C 83% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Specialty) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.10 38% 66%
Price/Book Ratio 1.40 43% 56%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.19 63% 55%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.62% 38% 67%
Return on Invested Capital 78.03% 100% 98%
Return on Assets 1.57% 38% 42%
Debt to Equity Ratio 26.59% 83% 75%

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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.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital 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.

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.

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 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.

Low Earnings Growth

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