AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AFG - US0259321042 - Common Stock
137.87 USD
-0.07 (-0.05%)
137.87 USD
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Overall AFG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AFG against 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While AFG has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. While showing a medium growth rate, AFG is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AFG had positive earnings in the past year.
AFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AFG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AFG has a Return On Assets (2.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of AFG (16.87%) is better than 73.65% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.38%, AFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.68% of the companies in the same industry.
AFG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.95%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.36% | ||
| ROE | 16.87% | ||
| ROIC | 2.38% |
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)20.68%
ROE(5y)22.52%
ROIC(3y)2.95%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
1.3 Margins
AFG's Profit Margin of 9.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFG outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AFG has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of AFG (12.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.7% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-15.95%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
PM growth 3Y-29.55%
PM growth 5Y-0.39%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AFG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
AFG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that AFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AFG (0.78) is better than 77.03% of its industry peers.
AFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.41. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AFG has a Debt to FCF ratio (1.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that AFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AFG (0.38) is worse than 61.49% of its industry peers.
Although AFG does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
AFG has a Current Ratio of 9.26. This indicates that AFG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AFG has a better Current ratio (9.26) than 96.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 9.26 indicates that AFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 9.26, AFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 9.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 9.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AFG have decreased by -6.78% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.54% on average over the past years.
AFG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.13%.
AFG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.78%
EPS 3Y-2.5%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%16.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y8.33%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-2.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.53% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, AFG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13 indicates a correct valuation of AFG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AFG.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say AFG is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.98, which indicates a very decent valuation of AFG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AFG.
AFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFG is on the same level as its industry peers.
AFG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.11
EPS Next 2Y3.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.63%, which is a nice return.
AFG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.42. AFG pays more dividend than 91.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, AFG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AFG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.64%!
AFG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of AFG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.64%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
96.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AFG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AFG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP96.49%
EPS Next 2Y3.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
137.87
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.31%
Inst Owner Change0.58%
Ins Owners17.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap11.50B
Revenue(TTM)8.23B
Net Income(TTM)798.00M
Analysts72
Price Target143.41 (4.02%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.63% |
Yearly Dividend9.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.64%
DP96.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.9%
Min EPS beat(2)1.66%
Max EPS beat(2)6.15%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.61%
Max EPS beat(4)6.15%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.25%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.16%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.57%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.94%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.24%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.53%
PT rev (1m)0.29%
PT rev (3m)6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.98 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.08 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
EPS(TTM)9.76
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)11.51
Fwd EY8.35%
FCF(TTM)15.48
FCFY11.23%
OCF(TTM)17.06
OCFY12.38%
SpS98.63
BVpS56.71
TBVpS50.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.11
Graham Number111.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.36% | ||
| ROE | 16.87% | ||
| ROCE | 3.01% | ||
| ROIC | 2.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.77% | ||
| OM | 12.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.7% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 15.69% |
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)20.68%
ROE(5y)22.52%
ROIC(3y)2.95%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
ROICexc(3y)3.07%
ROICexc(5y)2.78%
ROICexgc(3y)3.35%
ROICexgc(5y)3.01%
ROCE(3y)3.73%
ROCE(5y)3.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.82%
OM growth 3Y-15.95%
OM growth 5Y-2.25%
PM growth 3Y-29.55%
PM growth 5Y-0.39%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 155.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 129.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 161.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 9.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 9.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.78 |
F-Score5
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)114.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.15%
Profit Quality(3y)152.16%
Profit Quality(5y)165.86%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.78%
EPS 3Y-2.5%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%16.45%
EPS Next Y-6.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.48%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.13%
Revenue growth 3Y8.33%
Revenue growth 5Y0.16%
Sales Q2Q%-2.04%
Revenue Next Year0.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.65%
FCF growth 3Y-14.88%
FCF growth 5Y-15.83%
OCF growth 1Y7.48%
OCF growth 3Y-12.4%
OCF growth 5Y-14.05%
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC / AFG FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AFG.
Can you provide the valuation status for AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) stock?
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AFG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) is 14.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.43.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AFG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) is expected to decline by -6.66% in the next year.