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.
- AJG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years AJG has been profitable.
- AJG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.11%, AJG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of AJG (6.41%) is worse than 68.92% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.98%, AJG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AJG is below the industry average of 9.50%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.98%) for AJG is above the 3 year average (6.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.72%, AJG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- AJG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AJG (24.22%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
- AJG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 46.02%, AJG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AJG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that AJG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AJG has a Altman-Z score of 1.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. AJG outperforms 81.76% of its industry peers.
- AJG has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.27. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AJG would need 7.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AJG has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.27) 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, AJG is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.92%
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.
- 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.06) than 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
- AJG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.52%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 20.66% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, AJG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.76% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Y25.05%
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.94, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AJG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AJG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AJG is more expensive than 79.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. AJG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.75, the valuation of AJG can be described as correct.
- AJG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AJG is more expensive than 66.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- AJG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.95.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- AJG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AJG is more expensive than 73.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.27 |
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.
- AJG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.68% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
5. AJG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AJG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- AJG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.44.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AJG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AJG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.66%!
- AJG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- The dividend of AJG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
AJG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
224.08
+0.91 (+0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners93.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change6.08%
Market Cap57.56B
Revenue(TTM)13.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.49B
Analysts76.43
Price Target272.73 (21.71%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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)-7.03%
PT rev (3m)-11.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.75 | ||
| P/S | 4.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.83 | ||
| P/B | 2.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.27 |
EPS(TTM)10.7
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)13.38
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)6.95
FCFY3.1%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.35%
SpS54.27
BVpS90.78
TBVpS-38.76
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number147.837 (-34.02%)
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 | 1.23 |
F-Score6
WACC7.92%
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 Y25.05%
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
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 Year63.15%
EBIT Next 3Y26.26%
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.
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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 25.05% in the next year.