ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AJG • US3635761097
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This AJG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AJG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AJG was profitable.
- In the past year AJG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AJG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years AJG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.11%, AJG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AJG has a Return On Equity of 6.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AJG underperforms 66.89% of its industry peers.
- AJG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.98% is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 82.43% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AJG is below the industry average of 9.46%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.61%) for AJG is below the current ROIC(6.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.11% | ||
| ROE | 6.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% |
ROA(3y)2.09%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)7.55%
ROE(5y)9.1%
ROIC(3y)6.61%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
1.3 Margins
- AJG has a Profit Margin of 10.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: AJG outperforms 66.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AJG has declined.
- AJG's Operating Margin of 24.22% is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
- AJG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AJG has a Gross Margin of 46.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AJG outperforms 92.57% of its industry peers.
- AJG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.72% | ||
| GM | 46.02% |
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y7.18%
PM growth 3Y-6.31%
PM growth 5Y-1.73%
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y4.61%
2. AJG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AJG is destroying value.
- AJG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AJG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AJG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that AJG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AJG's Altman-Z score of 1.21 is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 81.76% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AJG is 7.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take AJG, 7.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AJG (7.27) is worse than 71.62% of its industry peers.
- AJG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating AJG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AJG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: AJG underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- AJG has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that AJG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of AJG (1.06) is better than 81.08% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that AJG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.06, AJG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. AJG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AJG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.52%.
- AJG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.73% yearly.
- AJG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.66%.
- AJG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.52%
EPS 3Y12.43%
EPS 5Y17.73%
EPS Q2Q%11.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.66%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%33.71%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, AJG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.16% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue Next Year21.41%
Revenue Next 2Y15.15%
Revenue Next 3Y13.22%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
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 stable.
4. AJG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.96, AJG is valued on the expensive side.
- 77.03% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AJG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AJG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say AJG is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.95, the valuation of AJG can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AJG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AJG is more expensive than 66.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AJG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 61.49% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AJG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.65% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of AJG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as AJG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
5. AJG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%, AJG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- AJG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.55.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AJG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AJG grows each year by 7.66%, which is quite nice.
- AJG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- AJG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- AJG pays out 44.65% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- AJG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP44.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
AJG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
213.55
-4.84 (-2.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Inst Owners93.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change6.08%
Market Cap54.90B
Revenue(TTM)13.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.49B
Analysts76.43
Price Target272.62 (27.66%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP44.65%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.7)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.74%
Max EPS beat(2)0.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.74%
Max EPS beat(4)1.43%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.89%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.98%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.39%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.76%
PT rev (1m)-7.06%
PT rev (3m)-11.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.95 | ||
| P/S | 3.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15 |
EPS(TTM)10.7
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)13.39
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)6.94
FCFY3.25%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.52%
SpS54.23
BVpS90.71
TBVpS-38.72
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number147.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.11% | ||
| ROE | 6.41% | ||
| ROCE | 8.85% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 72.46% | ||
| OM | 24.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.72% | ||
| GM | 46.02% | ||
| FCFM | 12.8% |
ROA(3y)2.09%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)7.55%
ROE(5y)9.1%
ROIC(3y)6.61%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
ROICexc(3y)8.34%
ROICexc(5y)8.14%
ROICexgc(3y)57.33%
ROICexgc(5y)48.29%
ROCE(3y)8.4%
ROCE(5y)8.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.23%
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y7.18%
PM growth 3Y-6.31%
PM growth 5Y-1.73%
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y4.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 42.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score6
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)19.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.58%
Profit Quality(3y)158.65%
Profit Quality(5y)164.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.52%
EPS 3Y12.43%
EPS 5Y17.73%
EPS Q2Q%11.74%
EPS Next Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.66%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%33.71%
Revenue Next Year21.41%
Revenue Next 2Y15.15%
Revenue Next 3Y13.22%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y22.73%
EBIT growth 3Y19.57%
EBIT growth 5Y23%
EBIT Next Year64.68%
EBIT Next 3Y26.04%
EBIT Next 5Y20.2%
FCF growth 1Y-26.87%
FCF growth 3Y-2.78%
FCF growth 5Y0.89%
OCF growth 1Y-25.28%
OCF growth 3Y-3.16%
OCF growth 5Y1.32%
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO / AJG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?
The financial health rating of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is expected to grow by 25.15% in the next year.