AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AXS • BMG0692U1099
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This AXS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AXS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AXS was profitable.
- AXS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- AXS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years AXS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- AXS has a better Return On Assets (2.84%) than 60.14% of its industry peers.
- AXS's Return On Equity of 15.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AXS outperforms 70.95% of its industry peers.
- AXS has a Return On Invested Capital (2.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AXS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.55%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 15.4% | ||
| ROIC | 2.48% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)13.08%
ROE(5y)10.85%
ROIC(3y)2.55%
ROIC(5y)2.07%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.88%, AXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AXS has grown nicely.
- AXS has a better Operating Margin (15.74%) than 66.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AXS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.88% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y80.01%
OM growth 5Y96.01%
PM growth 3Y58.61%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. AXS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AXS is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AXS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- AXS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- AXS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that AXS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.21, AXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. AXS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.92%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 10.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, AXS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.92%
EPS 3Y30.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.21%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y6.27%
Sales Q2Q%12.86%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.90% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AXS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.54%
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. AXS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.86, the valuation of AXS can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AXS is cheaper than 70.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AXS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AXS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AXS is valued a bit cheaper than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say AXS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.9%
5. AXS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.75%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.94, AXS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, AXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AXS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.30%.
- AXS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AXS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- AXS pays out 17.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- AXS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP17.68%
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.9%
AXS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
101.81
-0.17 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/amc
Inst Owners94.98%
Inst Owner Change-2.01%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change3.24%
Market Cap7.53B
Revenue(TTM)6.58B
Net Income(TTM)978.65M
Analysts76.25
Price Target125.74 (23.5%)
Short Float %1.07%
Short Ratio1.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.3%
DP17.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.44)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.7%
Min EPS beat(2)3.05%
Max EPS beat(2)10.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.6%
Min EPS beat(4)3.05%
Max EPS beat(4)17.73%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.01%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)24.82%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)17.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.91 |
EPS(TTM)12.96
EY12.73%
EPS(NY)13.42
Fwd EY13.18%
FCF(TTM)-1.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.55
OCFYN/A
SpS88.91
BVpS85.93
TBVpS82.79
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number158.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 15.4% | ||
| ROCE | 3.02% | ||
| ROIC | 2.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.08% | ||
| OM | 15.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.88% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)2.01%
ROE(3y)13.08%
ROE(5y)10.85%
ROIC(3y)2.55%
ROIC(5y)2.07%
ROICexc(3y)2.71%
ROICexc(5y)2.19%
ROICexgc(3y)5.14%
ROICexgc(5y)4.02%
ROCE(3y)3.1%
ROCE(5y)2.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y88.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y104.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y81.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y96.62%
OM growth 3Y80.01%
OM growth 5Y96.01%
PM growth 3Y58.61%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)54.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.92%
EPS 3Y30.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.43%
EPS Next Y3.54%
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.21%
Revenue growth 3Y8.36%
Revenue growth 5Y6.27%
Sales Q2Q%12.86%
Revenue Next Year7.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.57%
EBIT growth 3Y95.06%
EBIT growth 5Y108.29%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-105.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-102.22%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD / AXS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AXS.
What is the valuation status for AXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD?
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) is 7.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.
What is the expected EPS growth for AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) is expected to grow by 3.54% in the next year.