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AGO:NYE-Assured Guaranty Ltd. (USD)

EQUITY | Insurance - Specialty | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 87.35

Change

-2.44 (-2.72)%

Market Cap

USD 4.54B

Volume

0.92M

Analyst Target

USD 44.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Assured Guaranty Ltd is a holding company. The Company through its operating subsidiaries provides credit protection products to the United States, and international public finance including infrastructure and structured finance markets.

Company Website : http://www.assuredguaranty.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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ETFs Containing AGO

ASWA:XETRA European Green Deal UCITS.. 2.20 % 0.00 %

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ELOVD:SW UBS(Lux)Fund Solutions .. 2.02 % 0.00 %

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PSCF Invesco S&P SmallCap Fina.. 1.45 % 0.29 %

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DFSV Dimensional ETF Trust 0.61 % 0.00 %

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FNDA Schwab Fundamental U.S. S.. 0.32 % 0.25 %

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TTFS 0.00 % 0.90 %

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ZLI:CA BMO Low Volatility Intern.. 0.00 % 0.42 %

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ELOW:PA SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.02B
UIMY:F UBS (Lux) Fund Solutions .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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ZPRL:F SPDR® EURO STOXX Low Vol.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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UIMY:XETRA UBS(Lux)Fund Solutions .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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ZPRL:XETRA SPDR® EURO STOXX Low Vol.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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PABZ:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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 16.73% 79% B- 89% A-
Dividend Return 0.37% 10% F 23% F
Total Return 17.11% 71% C- 89% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 78.96% 100% F 96% N/A
Dividend Return 2.29% 9% A- 33% F
Total Return 81.25% 100% F 96% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 96.60% 91% A- 85% B
Dividend Return 10.40% 11% F 39% F
Total Return 107.00% 91% A- 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 18.24% 100% F 84% B
Dividend Return 20.39% 100% F 84% B
Total Return 2.15% 27% F 50% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 46.59% 21% F 21% F
Risk Adjusted Return 43.77% 93% A 71% C-
Market Capitalization 4.54B 50% F 76% C+

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 4.30 86% 85%
Price/Book Ratio 0.85 92% 80%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 10.52 36% 37%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.77% 62% 69%
Return on Invested Capital 5.85% 62% 48%
Return on Assets 1.31% 50% 37%
Debt to Equity Ratio 29.65% 55% 74%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

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.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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.

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.

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.

Below median total returns

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

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

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.