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PRUDENTIAL PLC-ADR (PUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PUK - US74435K2042 - ADR

27.48 USD
-0.64 (-2.28%)
Last: 10/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
27.23 USD
-0.25 (-0.91%)
Pre-Market: 10/3/2025, 6:35:15 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PUK. PUK was compared to 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. PUK has an average financial health and profitability rating. PUK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PUK had positive earnings in the past year.
PUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PUK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PUK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

PUK has a Return On Assets (1.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of PUK (13.06%) is better than 64.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PUK (1.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 13.06%
ROIC 1.24%
ROA(3y)0.54%
ROA(5y)0.2%
ROE(3y)5.53%
ROE(5y)2.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

PUK's Profit Margin of 19.26% is amongst the best of the industry. PUK outperforms 90.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUK has grown nicely.
PUK has a better Operating Margin (22.91%) than 87.67% of its industry peers.
PUK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.91%
PM (TTM) 19.26%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y31.22%
OM growth 5Y57.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y87.31%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PUK is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUK has less shares outstanding
PUK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PUK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PUK Yearly Shares OutstandingPUK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B

2.2 Solvency

PUK has an Altman-Z score of 0.32. This is a bad value and indicates that PUK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PUK (0.32) is better than 69.18% of its industry peers.
PUK has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.35. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.35, PUK is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.53% of the companies in the same industry.
PUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PUK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUK outperforms 57.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.35
Altman-Z 0.32
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC8.65%
PUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

PUK has a Current Ratio of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that PUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PUK has a Current ratio of 0.36. This is in the better half of the industry: PUK outperforms 71.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that PUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PUK has a Quick ratio of 0.36. This is in the better half of the industry: PUK outperforms 71.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
PUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PUK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.68%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for PUK have been decreasing by -12.53% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, PUK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.05% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PUK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -33.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-12.53%
EPS Q2Q%12.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-33.86%
Sales Q2Q%24.19%

3.2 Future

PUK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.94% yearly.
PUK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.12%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
EPS Next 5Y13.94%
Revenue Next Year-56.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-31.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-28.79%
Revenue Next 5Y15.31%

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 accelerating.
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.
PUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
PUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PUK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.54.
PUK's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say PUK is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.68 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUK.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PUK.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.29), we can say PUK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.54
Fwd PE 10.68
PUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PUK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.01
EV/EBITDA N/A
PUK Per share dataPUK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PUK's earnings are expected to grow with 16.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
PUK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.60.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, PUK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.72%

5.2 History

The dividend of PUK decreases each year by -20.17%.
PUK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PUK has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
PUK Yearly Dividends per sharePUK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

24.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PUK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.16%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
PUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
PUK Dividend Payout.PUK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PUK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PRUDENTIAL PLC-ADR

NYSE:PUK (10/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 27.23 -0.25 (-0.91%)

27.48

-0.64 (-2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)08-26 2025-08-26/amc
Earnings (Next)03-17 2026-03-17/amc
Inst Owners65.08%
Inst Owner Change0.35%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.10B
Analysts85.45
Price Target34.11 (24.13%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.72%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.17%
DP24.16%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (0.1542)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.64%
PT rev (3m)5.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-61.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.54
Fwd PE 10.68
P/S 2.96
P/FCF 10.01
P/OCF 9.73
P/B 2.01
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY9.36%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY9.99%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY10.28%
SpS9.29
BVpS13.69
TBVpS10.04
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 13.06%
ROCE 1.52%
ROIC 1.24%
ROICexc 1.28%
ROICexgc 1.36%
OM 22.91%
PM (TTM) 19.26%
GM N/A
FCFM 29.57%
ROA(3y)0.54%
ROA(5y)0.2%
ROE(3y)5.53%
ROE(5y)2.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y24.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.51%
OM growth 3Y31.22%
OM growth 5Y57.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y87.31%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.35
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 0.85%
Interest Coverage 11.37
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 153.52%
Current Ratio 0.36
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 0.32
F-Score9
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-12.53%
EPS Q2Q%12.33%
EPS Next Y18.12%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y16.61%
EPS Next 5Y13.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-33.86%
Sales Q2Q%24.19%
Revenue Next Year-56.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-31.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-28.79%
Revenue Next 5Y15.31%
EBIT growth 1Y14.11%
EBIT growth 3Y0.38%
EBIT growth 5Y4.48%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y345.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y333.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A