Head to Head Survey: TWFG (NASDAQ:TWFG) and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG)
by Kim Johansen · The Markets DailyArthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG – Get Free Report) and TWFG (NASDAQ:TWFG – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and TWFG’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 10.41% | 19.25% | 3.72% |
TWFG | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and TWFG, as provided by MarketBeat.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2.07 |
TWFG | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2.67 |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. currently has a consensus price target of $287.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.32%. TWFG has a consensus price target of $27.86, suggesting a potential downside of 6.11%. Given Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is more favorable than TWFG.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and TWFG”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | $10.96 billion | 5.74 | $969.50 million | $4.94 | 58.28 |
TWFG | $172.93 million | 2.54 | $26.10 million | N/A | N/A |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than TWFG.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
85.5% of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. beats TWFG on 9 of the 11 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 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.
About TWFG
TWFG, Inc. operates an independent distribution platform for personal and commercial insurance products in the United States. Its personal and commercial insurance products include auto, home, renters, life, health, motorcycle, umbrella, boat, recreational vehicle, flood, wind, event, luxury item, general liability, property, business auto, workers’ compensation, business owner policy, and professional liability insurance products, as well as commercial bonds and group benefits. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas. TWFG, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bunch Family Holdings, LLC.