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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to entities and individuals worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and nonprofit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Growth Amid Challenges | AJG navigates organic growth slowdown while leveraging strong M&A capabilities and industry-leading margins to maintain competitive edge in insurance brokerage |
Market Dynamics | Explore how AJG's leverage to higher insurance inflation and favorable P&C market conditions position it for potential outperformance against peers |
Valuation Concerns | Delve into the debate surrounding AJG's premium valuation, with an EV/EBITDA ratio 18% above historical levels, despite solid financial performance |
Future Prospects | Analyst price targets range from $254 to $310, reflecting optimism about AJG's growth strategies and ability to capitalize on market opportunities |
Metrics to compare | AJG | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Financial sector companies | Relationship RelationshipAJGPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 55.5x | 9.6x | 8.8x | |
PEG Ratio | 56.52 | 0.40 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 5.3x | 4.3x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 6.1x | 3.3x | 2.8x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 0.1% | 4.8% | 10.3% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 5.9% | 2.3% | Unlock |