NASDAQ:JRVRJames River Group Competitors & Alternatives

James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) and Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Volatility & Risk

James River Group has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kemper has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.7% of James River Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Kemper shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of James River Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Kemper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for James River Group and Kemper, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

James River Group presently has a consensus target price of $44.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.41%. Kemper has a consensus target price of $82.00, indicating a potential upside of 12.84%. Given Kemper's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kemper is more favorable than James River Group.

Profitability

This table compares James River Group and Kemper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

James River Group pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Kemper pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. James River Group pays out 85.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kemper pays out 19.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kemper has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares James River Group and Kemper's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Kemper has higher revenue and earnings than James River Group. Kemper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than James River Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Kemper beats James River Group on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG) and James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, James River Group has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Hanover Insurance Group and James River Group's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Hanover Insurance Group has higher revenue and earnings than James River Group. Hanover Insurance Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than James River Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Hanover Insurance Group pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. James River Group pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Hanover Insurance Group pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. James River Group pays out 85.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hanover Insurance Group has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

85.3% of Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.7% of James River Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of James River Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Hanover Insurance Group and James River Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Hanover Insurance Group and James River Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

Hanover Insurance Group currently has a consensus price target of $133.00, indicating a potential upside of 34.42%. James River Group has a consensus price target of $44.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.41%. Given Hanover Insurance Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Hanover Insurance Group is more favorable than James River Group.

Summary

Hanover Insurance Group beats James River Group on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

RLI (NYSE:RLI) and James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Risk and Volatility

RLI has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, James River Group has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

RLI pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. James River Group pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. RLI pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. James River Group pays out 85.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. RLI has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for RLI and James River Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

RLI currently has a consensus price target of $91.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.69%. James River Group has a consensus price target of $44.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.41%. Given RLI's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe RLI is more favorable than James River Group.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares RLI and James River Group's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

RLI has higher revenue and earnings than James River Group. RLI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than James River Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares RLI and James River Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

78.0% of RLI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.7% of James River Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.1% of RLI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of James River Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

RLI beats James River Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) and Kinsale Capital Group (NASDAQ:KNSL) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

James River Group has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kinsale Capital Group has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

James River Group pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Kinsale Capital Group pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. James River Group pays out 85.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kinsale Capital Group pays out 14.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinsale Capital Group has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for James River Group and Kinsale Capital Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

James River Group presently has a consensus price target of $44.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.41%. Kinsale Capital Group has a consensus price target of $125.6667, indicating a potential downside of 19.23%. Given James River Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe James River Group is more favorable than Kinsale Capital Group.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares James River Group and Kinsale Capital Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares James River Group and Kinsale Capital Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

95.7% of James River Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of Kinsale Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of James River Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Kinsale Capital Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Kinsale Capital Group beats James River Group on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) and Enstar Group (NASDAQ:ESGR) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

James River Group has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Enstar Group has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.7% of James River Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.4% of Enstar Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of James River Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Enstar Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares James River Group and Enstar Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares James River Group and Enstar Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Enstar Group has higher revenue and earnings than James River Group.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for James River Group and Enstar Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

James River Group presently has a consensus target price of $44.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.41%. Given James River Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe James River Group is more favorable than Enstar Group.

James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) and Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

James River Group has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Axis Capital has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

James River Group pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Axis Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. James River Group pays out 85.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Axis Capital pays out 65.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Axis Capital has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Axis Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for James River Group and Axis Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

James River Group presently has a consensus target price of $44.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.41%. Axis Capital has a consensus target price of $59.50, indicating a potential upside of 50.29%. Given Axis Capital's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Axis Capital is more favorable than James River Group.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

95.7% of James River Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.0% of Axis Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of James River Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Axis Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares James River Group and Axis Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares James River Group and Axis Capital's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Axis Capital has higher revenue and earnings than James River Group. Axis Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than James River Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Axis Capital beats James River Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.