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

EQUITY | Insurance Brokers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 327.33

Change

+1.03 (+0.32)%

Market Cap

USD 9.18B

Volume

0.71M

Analyst Target

USD 115.64
Analyst Rating

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About

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co is engaged in providing brokerage and consulting services and third-party claims settlement and administration services to both domestic and international entities.

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ETFs Containing AJG

GDIV Harbor Dividend Growth Le.. 4.08 % 0.00 %

-0.18 (-0.96%)

USD 0.29B
DIVS SmartETFs Dividend Builde.. 3.53 % 0.00 %

+0.17 (+-0.96%)

USD 0.04B
SSPX Janus Henderson U.S. Sust.. 3.25 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 8.47M
SPMV Invesco S&P 500 Minimum V.. 2.89 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (-0.96%)

USD 5.30M
IWLG IQ Winslow Large Cap Grow.. 2.54 % 0.00 %

-0.33 (-0.96%)

USD 0.11B
VMIN:AU Vanguard Global Minimum V.. 1.46 % 0.00 %

+0.45 (+-0.96%)

USD 0.01B
FMDE Fidelity Covington Trust 1.08 % 0.00 %

-0.33 (-0.96%)

USD 2.75B
JPME JPMorgan Diversified Retu.. 0.44 % 0.24 %

-0.49 (-0.96%)

USD 0.41B
FSF:CA CI Global Financial Secto.. 0.00 % 1.11 %

-0.52 (-0.96%)

CAD 0.46B
IWR iShares Russell Mid-Cap E.. 0.00 % 0.19 %

-0.72 (-0.96%)

USD 40.14B
IWS iShares Russell Mid-Cap V.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

-0.60 (-0.96%)

USD 13.74B
TPLC Timothy Plan US Large/Mid.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.19 (-0.96%)

USD 0.26B
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fu.. 0.00 % 0.04 %

-1.79 (-0.96%)

N/A
IMCB iShares Morningstar Mid-C.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.47 (-0.96%)

USD 1.05B
NWLG Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.22 (-0.96%)

USD 9.98M

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance Brokers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 15.32% 86% B+ 92% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 15.32% 86% B+ 92% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 36.33% 86% B+ 88% B+
Dividend Return 1.00% 50% F 15% F
Total Return 37.33% 86% B+ 87% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 203.56% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return 9.61% 50% F 30% F
Total Return 213.17% 100% F 94% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 25.30% 100% F 84% B
Dividend Return 26.63% 100% F 84% B
Total Return 1.33% 50% F 32% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.63% 71% C- 48% F
Risk Adjusted Return 117.66% 100% F 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 9.18B 80% B- 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance Brokers) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.00 25% 12%
Price/Book Ratio 3.99 40% 24%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 39.56 40% 7%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 25.46 20% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.49% 40% 58%
Return on Invested Capital 14.60% 80% 77%
Return on Assets 2.45% 20% 52%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.02% 100% 51%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

Superior Dividend Growth

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

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.