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AIZ vs AJG Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric AIZ AJG
πŸ“ˆ Growth 26/30 22/30
πŸ’° Profitability 14/20 19/20
🏦 Financial Health 15/20 15/20
πŸ’΅ Valuation 12/20 12/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 3/10 4/10
Overall Score 74/100 74/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

AIZ Analysis AJG Analysis

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over the 8 quarters, Revenues rose from about $2.967B in 2024 Q3 to $3.454B in 2026 Q2, roughly a 16% gain. Net Income advanced from about $133.8M to $298.6M, more than doubling, signaling improving operating leverage though occasional quarterly pauses (notably late 2025). The trend is broadly upward, supported by positive cash flow and expanding profits.

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin has hovered in the mid-to-high single digits to low double digits, averaging around 8–11%, with margin expansion by 2026. Operating margin followed suit, with 2026 Q2 showing about 11% OPM on revenue of $3.45B. Cash flow remains robust: Net cash from operating activities was strong in multiple quarters (e.g., 2026 Q2 β‰ˆ $454.4M; 2026 Q1 β‰ˆ $240.3M), while investing cash flow was negative as growth initiatives continued. Net cash flow overall was positive in several quarters.

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Total assets ($36B) exceed liabilities ($30B), and equity sits around $6B, yielding a comfortable balance sheet. Current assets cover current liabilities, and there is minimal noncurrent debt, with steady operating cash flow underpinning liquidity.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Steady premium revenue growth; improving operating leverage.
  • Risks: Catastrophe/claims volatility and regulatory/interest-rate sensitivity; competitive pricing pressure.

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Financial Trajectory

From Q3 2024 to Q2 2026 AJG grew revenue from $2.8068B to $4.003B (+~42%), while net income to parent rose from $314.1M to $324.0M (+~3%). The trend shows a strong top‑line expansion with earnings generally steady in later quarters.

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Operating margins remained high, averaging about 82%, with a dip in Q1 2025; margins remain robust. Cash flow was positive from operating activities in most quarters (e.g., $10M in Q2 2026) with investing outflows offset by financing activity, supporting solid cash generation.

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Total assets near $81.8B and liabilities around $58.1B in Q2 2026, with equity ~$23.7B. Current ratio near 1.05x, noncurrent liabilities around $14.9B. Leverage is moderate and liquidity resilient.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Stable insurance brokerage demand and diversified client base; potential uplift from operational leverage.
  • Risks: Earnings volatility across quarters; sensitivity to macro/regulatory cycles and valuation sensitivity due to leverage.