Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PRU or BEZ?

Beazley has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Prudential. Prudential is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Beazley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Prudential £29.74B 0.76 £827.01M £142.20 6.46 Beazley £752.40M 10.36 £1.50B £109.60 11.94

Is PRU or BEZ more profitable?

Prudential has a net margin of 12.15% compared to Beazley's net margin of 10.31%. Prudential's return on equity of 18.25% beat Beazley's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Prudential 12.15% 18.25% 1.23% Beazley 10.31% 13.86% 9.50%

Does the media prefer PRU or BEZ?

In the previous week, Prudential had 5 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Prudential and 2 mentions for Beazley. Prudential's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Prudential is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Prudential 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Beazley 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BEZ or AV?

Beazley has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aviva. Beazley is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aviva, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Beazley £752.40M 10.36 £1.50B £109.60 11.94 Aviva £37.44B 0.48 £1.32B £48.52 13.86

Is BEZ or AV more profitable?

Beazley has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Aviva's net margin of 0.87%. Beazley's return on equity of 13.86% beat Aviva's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Beazley 10.31% 13.86% 9.50% Aviva 0.87% 6.80% 0.50%

Does the media refer more to BEZ or AV?

In the previous week, Aviva had 1 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Aviva and 2 mentions for Beazley. Aviva's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Aviva is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Beazley 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Aviva 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ADM or BEZ?

Beazley has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Admiral Group. Beazley is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Admiral Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Admiral Group £5.02B 2.14 £400.40M £218.40 16.43 Beazley £752.40M 10.36 £1.50B £109.60 11.94

Is ADM or BEZ more profitable?

Admiral Group has a net margin of 12.04% compared to Beazley's net margin of 10.31%. Admiral Group's return on equity of 45.59% beat Beazley's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Admiral Group 12.04% 45.59% 4.96% Beazley 10.31% 13.86% 9.50%

Does the media favor ADM or BEZ?

In the previous week, Admiral Group had 11 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Admiral Group and 2 mentions for Beazley. Admiral Group's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Admiral Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Admiral Group 4 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Beazley 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BEZ or SDLF?

Beazley has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Standard Life. Standard Life is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Beazley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Beazley £752.40M 10.36 £1.50B £109.60 11.94 Standard Life £45.39B 0.19 N/A -£47.10 N/A

Does the media prefer BEZ or SDLF?

In the previous week, Standard Life had 4 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Standard Life and 2 mentions for Beazley. Standard Life's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Standard Life is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Beazley 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Standard Life 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, PHNX or BEZ?

Beazley has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Phoenix Group. Phoenix Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Beazley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Phoenix Group £10.97B 0.70 -£521.46M -£63.40 N/A Beazley £752.40M 10.36 £1.50B £109.60 11.94

Is PHNX or BEZ more profitable?

Beazley has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Phoenix Group's net margin of -0.92%. Beazley's return on equity of 13.86% beat Phoenix Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Phoenix Group -0.92% -3,569.23% 0.08% Beazley 10.31% 13.86% 9.50%

Does the media prefer PHNX or BEZ?

In the previous week, Beazley had 1 more articles in the media than Phoenix Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Beazley and 1 mentions for Phoenix Group. Phoenix Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Phoenix Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Phoenix Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Beazley 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Beazley (BEZ) Competitors

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BEZ vs. PRU, AV, ADM, SDLF, and PHNX

Should you buy Beazley stock or one of its competitors? Beazley's main competitors and comparable companies include Prudential (PRU), Aviva (AV), Admiral Group (ADM), Standard Life (SDLF), and Phoenix Group (PHNX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "insurance" industry.

How does Beazley compare to Prudential?

Prudential (LON:PRU) and Beazley (LON:BEZ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Prudential pays an annual dividend of GBX 26.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Beazley pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Prudential pays out 18.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Beazley pays out 30.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Prudential is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Prudential has a beta of 0.894, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Beazley has a beta of 0.311, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Prudential presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,453, indicating a potential upside of 58.28%. Beazley has a consensus target price of GBX 1,074.17, indicating a potential downside of 17.90%. Given Prudential's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Prudential is more favorable than Beazley.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Prudential	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Beazley	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

63.3% of Prudential shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.4% of Beazley shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Prudential shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Beazley shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Prudential had 5 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Prudential and 2 mentions for Beazley. Prudential's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Prudential is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Prudential	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Beazley	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Prudential has a net margin of 12.15% compared to Beazley's net margin of 10.31%. Prudential's return on equity of 18.25% beat Beazley's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Prudential	12.15%	18.25%	1.23%
Beazley	10.31%	13.86%	9.50%

Beazley has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Prudential. Prudential is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Beazley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Prudential	£29.74B	0.76	£827.01M	£142.20	6.46
Beazley	£752.40M	10.36	£1.50B	£109.60	11.94

Summary

Prudential beats Beazley on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Beazley compare to Aviva?

Beazley (LON:BEZ) and Aviva (LON:AV) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Beazley presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,074.17, indicating a potential downside of 17.90%. Aviva has a consensus target price of GBX 739.75, indicating a potential upside of 10.02%. Given Aviva's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Aviva is more favorable than Beazley.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Beazley	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Aviva	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Beazley has a beta of 0.311, meaning that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aviva has a beta of 0.624, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Beazley pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Aviva pays an annual dividend of GBX 34 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Beazley pays out 30.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aviva pays out 70.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Aviva had 1 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Aviva and 2 mentions for Beazley. Aviva's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Aviva is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Beazley	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Aviva	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

75.4% of Beazley shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.5% of Aviva shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Beazley shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Aviva shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Beazley has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Aviva's net margin of 0.87%. Beazley's return on equity of 13.86% beat Aviva's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Beazley	10.31%	13.86%	9.50%
Aviva	0.87%	6.80%	0.50%

Beazley has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aviva. Beazley is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aviva, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Beazley	£752.40M	10.36	£1.50B	£109.60	11.94
Aviva	£37.44B	0.48	£1.32B	£48.52	13.86

Summary

Beazley beats Aviva on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Beazley compare to Admiral Group?

Admiral Group (LON:ADM) and Beazley (LON:BEZ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Admiral Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,813.60, suggesting a potential upside of 6.29%. Beazley has a consensus price target of GBX 1,074.17, suggesting a potential downside of 17.90%. Given Admiral Group's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Admiral Group is more favorable than Beazley.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Admiral Group	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20
Beazley	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Admiral Group has a net margin of 12.04% compared to Beazley's net margin of 10.31%. Admiral Group's return on equity of 45.59% beat Beazley's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Admiral Group	12.04%	45.59%	4.96%
Beazley	10.31%	13.86%	9.50%

In the previous week, Admiral Group had 11 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Admiral Group and 2 mentions for Beazley. Admiral Group's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Admiral Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Admiral Group	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Beazley	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Admiral Group has a beta of 0.191, indicating that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Beazley has a beta of 0.311, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Beazley has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Admiral Group. Beazley is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Admiral Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Admiral Group	£5.02B	2.14	£400.40M	£218.40	16.43
Beazley	£752.40M	10.36	£1.50B	£109.60	11.94

53.3% of Admiral Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.4% of Beazley shares are held by institutional investors. 13.7% of Admiral Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Beazley shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Admiral Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 158.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Beazley pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Admiral Group pays out 72.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Beazley pays out 30.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Admiral Group beats Beazley on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Beazley compare to Standard Life?

Beazley (LON:BEZ) and Standard Life (LON:SDLF) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

75.4% of Beazley shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.9% of Standard Life shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Beazley shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of Standard Life shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Beazley pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Standard Life pays an annual dividend of GBX 54.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Beazley pays out 30.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Standard Life pays out -116.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Standard Life is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Beazley has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Standard Life. Standard Life is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Beazley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Beazley	£752.40M	10.36	£1.50B	£109.60	11.94
Standard Life	£45.39B	0.19	N/A	-£47.10	N/A

Beazley presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,074.17, suggesting a potential downside of 17.90%. Standard Life has a consensus target price of GBX 989.25, suggesting a potential upside of 13.90%. Given Standard Life's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Standard Life is more favorable than Beazley.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Beazley	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Standard Life	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

In the previous week, Standard Life had 4 more articles in the media than Beazley. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Standard Life and 2 mentions for Beazley. Standard Life's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Standard Life is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Beazley	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Standard Life	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Beazley has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Standard Life's net margin of 0.00%. Beazley's return on equity of 13.86% beat Standard Life's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Beazley	10.31%	13.86%	9.50%
Standard Life	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Beazley beats Standard Life on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Beazley compare to Phoenix Group?

Phoenix Group (LON:PHNX) and Beazley (LON:BEZ) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Phoenix Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 765, indicating a potential downside of 0.26%. Beazley has a consensus price target of GBX 1,074.17, indicating a potential downside of 17.90%. Given Phoenix Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Phoenix Group is more favorable than Beazley.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Phoenix Group	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Beazley	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Beazley has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Phoenix Group. Phoenix Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Beazley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Phoenix Group	£10.97B	0.70	-£521.46M	-£63.40	N/A
Beazley	£752.40M	10.36	£1.50B	£109.60	11.94

Phoenix Group has a beta of 0.847, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Beazley has a beta of 0.311, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Beazley has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Phoenix Group's net margin of -0.92%. Beazley's return on equity of 13.86% beat Phoenix Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Phoenix Group	-0.92%	-3,569.23%	0.08%
Beazley	10.31%	13.86%	9.50%

In the previous week, Beazley had 1 more articles in the media than Phoenix Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Beazley and 1 mentions for Phoenix Group. Phoenix Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Beazley's score of 0.00 indicating that Phoenix Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Phoenix Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Beazley	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

37.9% of Phoenix Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.4% of Beazley shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Phoenix Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Beazley shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Phoenix Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 54 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.0%. Beazley pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Phoenix Group pays out -85.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Beazley pays out 30.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Phoenix Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Beazley beats Phoenix Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BEZ vs. The Competition

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Metric	Beazley	Insurance Industry	Finance Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£7.79B	£18.20B	£13.30B	£2.80B
Dividend Yield	1.91%	3.29%	6.03%	6.18%
P/E Ratio	11.94	16.06	24.47	366.17
Price / Sales	10.36	30.32	507.13	89,425.29
Price / Cash	0.50	11.61	47.45	27.89
Price / Book	2.11	1.99	2.70	6.83
Net Income	£1.50B	£1.80B	£1.32B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	0.18%	-1.56%	-0.98%	-0.75%
1 Month Performance	0.80%	-4.92%	1.06%	16.85%
1 Year Performance	46.59%	6.17%	8.17%	16.40%

Beazley Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BEZ Beazley	0.8424 of 5 stars	GBX 1,308.37 0.0%	GBX 1,074.17 -17.9%	+46.4%	£7.79B	£752.40M	11.94	2,324
PRU Prudential	4.4292 of 5 stars	GBX 957.80 -0.1%	GBX 1,453 +51.7%	-11.6%	£23.57B	£29.74B	6.74	15,338
AV Aviva	3.3142 of 5 stars	GBX 706 -2.1%	GBX 739.75 +4.8%	+0.1%	£18.97B	£37.44B	14.55	39,359	High Trading Volume
ADM Admiral Group	2.5772 of 5 stars	GBX 3,706 flat	GBX 3,813.60 +2.9%	+6.2%	£11.08B	£5.02B	16.97	42,000
SDLF Standard Life	2.8637 of 5 stars	GBX 945.50 +1.2%	GBX 968 +2.4%	N/A	£9.48B	£45.39B	N/A	N/A	Positive News Gap Down

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Beazley (BEZ) Competitors

BEZ vs. PRU, AV, ADM, SDLF, and PHNX

How does Beazley compare to Prudential?

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Beazley (BEZ) Competitors

BEZ vs. PRU, AV, ADM, SDLF, and PHNX

How does Beazley compare to Prudential?

Is PRU or BEZ a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, PRU or BEZ?

Do analysts rate PRU or BEZ?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in PRU or BEZ?

Does the media prefer PRU or BEZ?

Is PRU or BEZ more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PRU or BEZ?

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How does Beazley compare to Aviva?

Do analysts rate BEZ or AV?

Which has more risk & volatility, BEZ or AV?

Is BEZ or AV a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to BEZ or AV?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BEZ or AV?

Is BEZ or AV more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BEZ or AV?

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How does Beazley compare to Admiral Group?

Do analysts recommend ADM or BEZ?

Is ADM or BEZ more profitable?

Does the media favor ADM or BEZ?

Which has more risk and volatility, ADM or BEZ?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ADM or BEZ?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ADM or BEZ?

Is ADM or BEZ a better dividend stock?

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How does Beazley compare to Standard Life?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BEZ or SDLF?

Is BEZ or SDLF a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BEZ or SDLF?

Do analysts recommend BEZ or SDLF?

Does the media prefer BEZ or SDLF?

Is BEZ or SDLF more profitable?

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How does Beazley compare to Phoenix Group?

Do analysts prefer PHNX or BEZ?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, PHNX or BEZ?

Which has more risk and volatility, PHNX or BEZ?

Is PHNX or BEZ more profitable?

Does the media prefer PHNX or BEZ?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in PHNX or BEZ?

Is PHNX or BEZ a better dividend stock?

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