AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:AFL - US0010551028 - Common Stock
97.88 EUR
-0.46 (-0.47%)
Overall AFL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AFL against 40 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While AFL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. AFL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AFL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AFL had a positive cash flow from operations.
AFL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AFL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.41%, AFL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
AFL has a Return On Equity (14.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AFL has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFL outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFL is in line with the industry average of 2.35%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.41% | ||
| ROE | 14.53% | ||
| ROIC | 3.81% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.03%
ROIC(3y)3.95%
ROIC(5y)3.48%
1.3 Margins
AFL has a better Profit Margin (23.55%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
AFL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 29.97%, AFL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.55% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y11.49%
OM growth 5Y10.66%
PM growth 3Y13.73%
PM growth 5Y14.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AFL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AFL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AFL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as AFL would need 3.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.34, AFL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that AFL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.30, AFL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.70% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AFL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.21% on average per year.
AFL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.32%.
AFL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y10.21%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.26%
Sales Q2Q%60.73%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.96% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, AFL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.20, AFL is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AFL.
AFL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.38, which indicates a correct valuation of AFL.
AFL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AFL is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AFL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AFL is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
65.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AFL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AFL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.12, AFL pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.50. 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than AFL!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, AFL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AFL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.11%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.11%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
28.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AFL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AFL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.14%
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
FRA:AFL (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
97.88
-0.46 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.35B
Revenue(TTM)17.70B
Net Income(TTM)4.17B
Analysts66.67
Price Target97.41 (-0.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.11%
DP28.14%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.27%
Min EPS beat(2)3.7%
Max EPS beat(2)38.84%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.02%
Max EPS beat(4)38.84%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.24%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.33%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.46%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.43%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.66%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.22%
PT rev (1m)3.13%
PT rev (3m)2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
EPS(TTM)6.44
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY4.22%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY4.22%
SpS28.41
BVpS46.05
TBVpS46.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number81.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.41% | ||
| ROE | 14.53% | ||
| ROCE | 4.39% | ||
| ROIC | 3.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.12% | ||
| OM | 29.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.55% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 14.54% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.03%
ROIC(3y)3.95%
ROIC(5y)3.48%
ROICexc(3y)4.12%
ROICexc(5y)3.62%
ROICexgc(3y)4.23%
ROICexgc(5y)3.71%
ROCE(3y)4.56%
ROCE(5y)4.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.6%
OM growth 3Y11.49%
OM growth 5Y10.66%
PM growth 3Y13.73%
PM growth 5Y14.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 28.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)70.18%
Profit Quality(5y)90.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y10.21%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
EPS Next Y-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y1.32%
EPS Next 3Y2.63%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.26%
Sales Q2Q%60.73%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y11.33%
EBIT growth 3Y5.83%
EBIT growth 5Y7.05%
EBIT Next Year-7.19%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.1%
FCF growth 3Y-18.77%
FCF growth 5Y-13.08%
OCF growth 1Y-24.1%
OCF growth 3Y-18.77%
OCF growth 5Y-13.08%
AFLAC INC / AFL.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AFL.DE.
What is the valuation status of AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AFLAC INC (AFL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of AFL stock?
AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) is 15.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AFLAC INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AFLAC INC (AFL.DE) is expected to decline by -3.55% in the next year.