ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AJG • US3635761097
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This AJG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AJG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AJG was profitable.
- In the past year AJG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AJG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- AJG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AJG has a Return On Assets (2.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AJG's Return On Equity of 6.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AJG is outperformed by 68.92% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.98%, AJG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- AJG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.61%. This is below the industry average of 9.50%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.98%) for AJG is above the 3 year average (6.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.11% | ||
| ROE | 6.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% |
ROA(3y)2.09%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)7.55%
ROE(5y)9.1%
ROIC(3y)6.61%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
1.3 Margins
- AJG has a better Profit Margin (10.72%) than 63.51% of its industry peers.
- AJG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AJG (24.22%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AJG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 46.02%, AJG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AJG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.72% | ||
| GM | 46.02% |
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y7.18%
PM growth 3Y-6.31%
PM growth 5Y-1.73%
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y4.61%
2. AJG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AJG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AJG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- AJG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AJG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.22, we must say that AJG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AJG's Altman-Z score of 1.22 is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 81.76% of its industry peers.
- AJG has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.27. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AJG would need 7.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AJG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: AJG underperforms 71.62% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that AJG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, AJG is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that AJG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AJG's Current ratio of 1.06 is amongst the best of the industry. AJG outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that AJG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AJG has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. AJG outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. AJG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AJG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.52%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 20.66% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 14.76% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.52%
EPS 3Y12.43%
EPS 5Y17.73%
EPS Q2Q%11.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.66%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%33.71%
3.2 Future
- AJG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.16% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AJG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.05%
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue Next Year21.25%
Revenue Next 2Y15.03%
Revenue Next 3Y13.06%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. AJG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.71, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AJG.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than 77.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- AJG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.56, which indicates a correct valuation of AJG.
- AJG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AJG is more expensive than 66.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- AJG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AJG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AJG is more expensive than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AJG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of AJG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AJG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.68% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
5. AJG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AJG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
- AJG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.43.
- AJG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AJG grows each year by 7.66%, which is quite nice.
- AJG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AJG has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- AJG pays out 44.65% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of AJG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
AJG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
221.61
-2.47 (-1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners93.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change6.08%
Market Cap56.93B
Revenue(TTM)13.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.49B
Analysts76.43
Price Target279.41 (26.08%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP44.65%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.7)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.74%
Max EPS beat(2)0.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.74%
Max EPS beat(4)1.43%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.89%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.04%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.43%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)-4.75%
PT rev (3m)-8.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.56 | ||
| P/S | 4.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.5 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.18 |
EPS(TTM)10.7
EY4.83%
EPS(NY)13.38
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)6.95
FCFY3.14%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.39%
SpS54.27
BVpS90.78
TBVpS-38.76
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number147.837 (-33.29%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.11% | ||
| ROE | 6.41% | ||
| ROCE | 8.85% | ||
| ROIC | 6.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 72.46% | ||
| OM | 24.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.72% | ||
| GM | 46.02% | ||
| FCFM | 12.8% |
ROA(3y)2.09%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)7.55%
ROE(5y)9.1%
ROIC(3y)6.61%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
ROICexc(3y)8.34%
ROICexc(5y)8.14%
ROICexgc(3y)57.33%
ROICexgc(5y)48.29%
ROCE(3y)8.4%
ROCE(5y)8.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.23%
OM growth 3Y1.59%
OM growth 5Y7.18%
PM growth 3Y-6.31%
PM growth 5Y-1.73%
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y4.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 42.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
F-Score6
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)19.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.58%
Profit Quality(3y)158.65%
Profit Quality(5y)164.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.52%
EPS 3Y12.43%
EPS 5Y17.73%
EPS Q2Q%11.74%
EPS Next Y25.05%
EPS Next 2Y18.63%
EPS Next 3Y16.68%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.66%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%33.71%
Revenue Next Year21.25%
Revenue Next 2Y15.03%
Revenue Next 3Y13.06%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y22.73%
EBIT growth 3Y19.57%
EBIT growth 5Y23%
EBIT Next Year63.15%
EBIT Next 3Y26.26%
EBIT Next 5Y20.2%
FCF growth 1Y-26.87%
FCF growth 3Y-2.78%
FCF growth 5Y0.89%
OCF growth 1Y-25.28%
OCF growth 3Y-3.16%
OCF growth 5Y1.32%
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO / AJG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AJG.
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ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?
The financial health rating of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is expected to grow by 25.05% in the next year.