ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AJG • US3635761097
Current stock price
216.74 USD
+1.92 (+0.89%)
At close:
218.28 USD
+1.54 (+0.71%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- AJG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AJG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AJG had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- With a Return On Equity value of 6.41%, AJG is not doing good in the industry: 66.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AJG (6.98%) is better than 83.11% of its industry peers.
- AJG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.61%. This is below the industry average of 9.34%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 10.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AJG outperforms 66.22% of its industry peers.
- AJG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AJG (24.22%) is better than 82.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AJG has grown nicely.
- AJG's Gross Margin of 46.02% is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 92.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AJG has grown nicely.
| 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
- AJG has an Altman-Z score of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that AJG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AJG has a Altman-Z score of 1.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. AJG outperforms 82.43% 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.
- AJG's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AJG is outperformed by 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of AJG (0.53) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that AJG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AJG has a better Current ratio (1.06) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
- AJG has a Quick 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.
- AJG's Quick ratio of 1.06 is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. AJG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.52% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, AJG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.73% on average per year.
- 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
- AJG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.16% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AJG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue Next Year21.79%
Revenue Next 2Y15.35%
Revenue Next 3Y13.47%
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
- AJG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AJG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AJG is more expensive than 77.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AJG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.19, the valuation of AJG can be described as correct.
- 68.24% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AJG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- AJG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 64.86% 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 | 31.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.91 |
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.
- AJG has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
5. AJG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AJG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.84, AJG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AJG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
Div Incr Years14
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.
- The dividend of AJG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
AJG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
216.74
+1.92 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners93.47%
Inst Owner Change1.18%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change5.9%
Market Cap55.72B
Revenue(TTM)13.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.49B
Analysts73.33
Price Target293.34 (35.34%)
Short Float %2.15%
Short Ratio2.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP44.65%
Div Incr Years14
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)-0.42%
PT rev (3m)-7.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.19 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.87 | ||
| P/B | 2.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.91 |
EPS(TTM)10.7
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)13.39
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)6.94
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.46%
SpS54.23
BVpS90.71
TBVpS-38.72
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.14
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
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Year21.79%
Revenue Next 2Y15.35%
Revenue Next 3Y13.47%
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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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AJG.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO?
The financial health rating of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AJG stock?
The dividend rating of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.65%.