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.

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1. AJG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AJG was profitable.
  • AJG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AJG has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years AJG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AJG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAJG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • AJG has a Return On Assets of 2.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AJG outperforms 51.35% of its industry peers.
  • AJG has a Return On Equity of 6.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AJG underperforms 66.89% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AJG (6.98%) is better than 85.14% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AJG is significantly below the industry average of 15.41%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
AJG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAJG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • AJG has a better Profit Margin (10.72%) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AJG has declined.
  • AJG has a Operating Margin of 24.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AJG outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AJG has grown nicely.
  • AJG has a Gross Margin of 46.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AJG outperforms 93.24% of its industry peers.
  • AJG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
AJG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAJG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. AJG Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AJG is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AJG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, AJG has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AJG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AJG Yearly Shares OutstandingAJG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AJG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAJG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • AJG has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that AJG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.19, AJG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AJG is outperformed by 68.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that AJG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of AJG (0.53) is worse than 73.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 7.27
Altman-Z 1.19
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.82%
AJG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAJG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that AJG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of AJG (1.06) is better than 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.
  • The Quick ratio of AJG (1.06) is better than 81.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
AJG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAJG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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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%.
  • AJG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.73% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 20.66% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • AJG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.76% yearly.
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 Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue Next Year22.07%
Revenue Next 2Y15.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.38%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%

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 stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
AJG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAJG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
AJG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAJG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. AJG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AJG.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AJG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.62, AJG is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.89% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • AJG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.55
Fwd PE 15.62
AJG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAJG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AJG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.49% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • 72.30% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AJG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.13
EV/EBITDA 14.63
AJG Per share dataAJG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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.
  • AJG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as AJG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%

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5. AJG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AJG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%.
  • AJG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.94.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, AJG is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AJG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.66%!
  • AJG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • AJG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
AJG Yearly Dividends per shareAJG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 44.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AJG. 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 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
AJG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAJG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
AJG Dividend Payout.AJG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AJG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AJG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO

NYSE:AJG (3/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 209.16 0 (0%)

209.16

-2.69 (-1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners93.47%
Inst Owner Change1.18%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change1.11%
Market Cap53.78B
Revenue(TTM)13.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.49B
Analysts73.33
Price Target293.34 (40.25%)
Short Float %2.15%
Short Ratio2.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP44.65%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06
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)-1.98%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.39%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.76%
PT rev (1m)-0.42%
PT rev (3m)-7.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.55
Fwd PE 15.62
P/S 3.86
P/FCF 30.13
P/OCF 27.86
P/B 2.31
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.63
EPS(TTM)10.7
EY5.12%
EPS(NY)13.39
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)6.94
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.59%
SpS54.23
BVpS90.71
TBVpS-38.72
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number147.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.19
F-Score6
WACC7.82%
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 Y25.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.49%
EPS Next 3Y16.49%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.66%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5Y14.76%
Sales Q2Q%33.71%
Revenue Next Year22.07%
Revenue Next 2Y15.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.38%
Revenue Next 5Y12.15%
EBIT growth 1Y22.73%
EBIT growth 3Y19.57%
EBIT growth 5Y23%
EBIT Next Year64.68%
EBIT Next 3Y26.04%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AJG.


What is the valuation status of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) stock?

ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO?

The financial health rating of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AJG stock?

The dividend rating of ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO (AJG) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.65%.