NWLI:NGS-National Western Life Group Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Insurance - Life | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 488.3

Change

+0.15 (+0.03)%

Market Cap

USD 0.91B

Volume

5.13K

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

National Western Life Group Inc is a stock life insurance company. It offers a portfolio of individual whole life, universal life and term insurance plans, and annuities, including supplementary riders.

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EVNT AltShares Event-Driven ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Life) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.09% 60% D- 59% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 1.09% 50% F 57% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 91.51% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return 0.14% 14% F 1% F
Total Return 91.65% 100% F 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 89.69% 100% F 84% B
Dividend Return 0.70% 50% F 2% F
Total Return 90.39% 100% F 83% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 24.48% 100% F 82% B
Dividend Return 24.64% 100% F 82% B
Total Return 0.16% 13% F 6% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 52.44% 22% F 31% F
Risk Adjusted Return 46.99% 100% F 78% C+
Market Capitalization 0.91B 67% D+ 79% B-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Life) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 8.20 22% 49%
Price/Book Ratio 0.73 60% 82%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.97 50% 33%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 4.08% 80% 64%
Return on Invested Capital 3.81% 89% 67%
Return on Assets 0.65% 90% 64%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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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.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity 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.

Positive cash flow

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

Superior Earnings Growth

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

Superior Revenue Growth

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

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
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 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.

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.