Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG – Get Free Report) and Sabre Insurance Group (OTC:SBIGY – Get Free Report) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Sabre Insurance Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2.80 |
| Sabre Insurance Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. presently has a consensus price target of $226.62, suggesting a potential upside of 3.70%. Sabre Insurance Group has a consensus price target of $125.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2,390.08%. Given Sabre Insurance Group’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sabre Insurance Group is more favorable than Arthur J. Gallagher & Co..
Earnings and Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | $8.55 billion | 5.48 | $1.11 billion | $5.39 | 40.55 |
| Sabre Insurance Group | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than Sabre Insurance Group.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
85.6% of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Sabre Insurance Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 13.22% | 18.86% | 4.24% |
| Sabre Insurance Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. beats Sabre Insurance Group on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
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 businesses and organizations 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 also 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 not-for-profit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
About Sabre Insurance Group
Sabre Insurance Group plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the writing of general insurance for motor vehicles and motorcycles in the United Kingdom. It offers its products through a network of insurance brokers, as well as through its own direct brands, including Go Girl, Insure 2 Drive, and Drive Smart. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Dorking, the United Kingdom.
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