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

EQUITY | Insurance Brokers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 247.79

Change

+1.56 (+0.63)%

Market Cap

USD 9.18B

Volume

0.87M

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.. 3.26 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.04%)

USD 0.26B
PFI Invesco DWA Financial Mom.. 2.90 % 0.60 %

-0.28 (0.04%)

USD 0.05B
VMIN:AU Vanguard Global Minimum V.. 1.46 % 0.00 %

-0.24 (0.04%)

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IWS iShares Russell Mid-Cap V.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

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VO Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fu.. 0.00 % 0.04 %

+0.57 (+0.04%)

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VOE Vanguard Mid-Cap Value In.. 0.00 % 0.07 %

-0.23 (0.04%)

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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 10.19% 50% F 78% C+
Dividend Return 0.27% 43% F 13% F
Total Return 10.45% 50% F 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 31.11% 88% B+ 82% B
Dividend Return 1.19% 43% F 14% F
Total Return 32.30% 88% B+ 80% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 217.27% 86% B+ 94% A
Dividend Return 12.61% 100% F 49% F
Total Return 229.88% 86% B+ 94% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 26.15% 100% F 89% A-
Dividend Return 27.73% 100% F 89% A-
Total Return 1.57% 50% F 39% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.45% 86% B+ 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 168.56% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 9.18B 75% C 96% 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 14% 11%
Price/Book Ratio 5.02 38% 17%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.62 13% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 28.21 13% 7%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.66% 25% 56%
Return on Invested Capital -12.96% 13% 10%
Return on Assets 3.16% 25% 57%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.02% 63% 52%

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

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