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Aegon (AEG) Competitors

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$8.60 -0.01 (-0.06%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$8.58 -0.02 (-0.24%)
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AEG vs. PFG, DB, EQH, MET, and PRU

Should you buy Aegon stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aegon with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Aegon include Principal Financial Group (PFG), Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (DB), Equitable (EQH), MetLife (MET), and Prudential Financial (PRU). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Aegon compare to Principal Financial Group?

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and Aegon (NYSE:AEG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

75.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of Aegon shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned 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.

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aegon has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Principal Financial Group has a net margin of 10.10% compared to Aegon's net margin of 0.00%. Principal Financial Group's return on equity of 16.25% beat Aegon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Principal Financial Group10.10% 16.25% 0.57%
Aegon N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Principal Financial Group had 13 more articles in the media than Aegon. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Principal Financial Group and 1 mentions for Aegon. Aegon's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Principal Financial Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Aegon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Principal Financial Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Aegon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $98.10, suggesting a potential downside of 5.54%. Aegon has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.21%. Given Aegon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Aegon is more favorable than Principal Financial Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Principal Financial Group
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Aegon
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Aegon pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Principal Financial Group pays out 45.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aegon pays out -237.5% 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. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Aegon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Principal Financial Group$15.63B1.44$1.19B$6.9914.86
Aegon$10.29B1.68$1.11B-$0.16N/A

Summary

Principal Financial Group beats Aegon on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aegon compare to Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft?

Aegon (NYSE:AEG) and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

4.3% of Aegon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.9% of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has a net margin of 10.43% compared to Aegon's net margin of 0.00%. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's return on equity of 7.69% beat Aegon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AegonN/A N/A N/A
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 10.43%7.69%0.44%

In the previous week, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft had 11 more articles in the media than Aegon. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and 1 mentions for Aegon. Aegon's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's score of 0.18 indicating that Aegon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aegon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has higher revenue and earnings than Aegon. Aegon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aegon$10.29B1.68$1.11B-$0.16N/A
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft$68.84B0.91$7.47B$3.638.93

Aegon presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.21%. Given Aegon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Aegon is more favorable than Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aegon
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

Aegon has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft beats Aegon on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aegon compare to Equitable?

Equitable (NYSE:EQH) and Aegon (NYSE:AEG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Equitable presently has a consensus price target of $58.18, indicating a potential upside of 36.58%. Aegon has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.21%. Given Equitable's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Equitable is more favorable than Aegon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equitable
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Aegon
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Aegon has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Equitable's net margin of -7.26%. Equitable's return on equity of 232.29% beat Aegon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equitable-7.26% 232.29% 0.58%
Aegon N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Equitable had 22 more articles in the media than Aegon. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Equitable and 1 mentions for Aegon. Equitable's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Aegon's score of 0.33 indicating that Equitable is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equitable
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aegon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

92.7% of Equitable shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of Aegon shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Equitable shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Equitable pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Aegon pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Equitable pays out -38.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aegon pays out -237.5% 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. Equitable has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Aegon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equitable$11.67B1.03-$1.38B-$2.84N/A
Aegon$10.29B1.68$1.11B-$0.16N/A

Equitable has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aegon has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equitable beats Aegon on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aegon compare to MetLife?

MetLife (NYSE:MET) and Aegon (NYSE:AEG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

MetLife has a net margin of 4.66% compared to Aegon's net margin of 0.00%. MetLife's return on equity of 22.60% beat Aegon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MetLife4.66% 22.60% 0.88%
Aegon N/A N/A N/A

MetLife currently has a consensus target price of $95.15, indicating a potential upside of 13.32%. Aegon has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.21%. Given Aegon's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Aegon is more favorable than MetLife.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MetLife
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Aegon
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, MetLife had 6 more articles in the media than Aegon. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for MetLife and 1 mentions for Aegon. Aegon's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat MetLife's score of -0.08 indicating that Aegon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MetLife
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Aegon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

MetLife has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aegon has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

95.0% of MetLife shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of Aegon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of MetLife shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MetLife$77.08B0.70$3.38B$5.1616.27
Aegon$10.29B1.68$1.11B-$0.16N/A

MetLife pays an annual dividend of $2.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Aegon pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. MetLife pays out 45.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aegon pays out -237.5% 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. MetLife has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Aegon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

MetLife beats Aegon on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aegon compare to Prudential Financial?

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) and Aegon (NYSE:AEG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Prudential Financial presently has a consensus price target of $101.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.52%. Aegon has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.21%. Given Aegon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Aegon is more favorable than Prudential Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Prudential Financial
6 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.60
Aegon
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Prudential Financial pays an annual dividend of $5.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Aegon pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Prudential Financial pays out 57.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aegon pays out -237.5% 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 Financial has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Prudential Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

56.8% of Prudential Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of Aegon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Prudential Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Prudential Financial has a net margin of 5.83% compared to Aegon's net margin of 0.00%. Prudential Financial's return on equity of 16.33% beat Aegon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Prudential Financial5.83% 16.33% 0.68%
Aegon N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Prudential Financial had 10 more articles in the media than Aegon. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Prudential Financial and 1 mentions for Aegon. Prudential Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Aegon's score of 0.33 indicating that Prudential Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Prudential Financial
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aegon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Prudential Financial$57.68B0.63$3.58B$9.7210.71
Aegon$10.29B1.68$1.11B-$0.16N/A

Prudential Financial has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aegon has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Prudential Financial beats Aegon on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AEG vs. The Competition

MetricAegonINS IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$17.27B$21.09B$13.60B$23.20B
Dividend Yield4.36%3.00%5.84%4.10%
P/E Ratio-53.7810.4723.9630.65
Price / Sales1.681.58153.6224.50
Price / Cash18.8511.1020.1525.12
Price / Book1.612.182.154.74
Net Income$1.11B$1.86B$1.13B$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.47%-1.38%0.61%1.45%
1 Month Performance7.31%0.36%-0.07%1.58%
1 Year Performance23.72%3.57%12.01%28.44%

Aegon Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AEG
Aegon
3.3522 of 5 stars
$8.61
-0.1%
$10.00
+16.2%
+23.7%$17.27B$10.29BN/A15,304
PFG
Principal Financial Group
3.4568 of 5 stars
$100.19
-0.3%
$95.33
-4.8%
N/A$21.71B$15.63B14.3311,600
DB
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
4.1356 of 5 stars
$31.72
-1.1%
N/A+19.0%$62.22B$68.84B8.7489,879
EQH
Equitable
4.8497 of 5 stars
$40.94
-3.9%
$58.09
+41.9%
-17.8%$11.99B$11.67BN/A8,000
MET
MetLife
4.8614 of 5 stars
$77.93
-0.2%
$93.85
+20.4%
+8.8%$50.24B$77.08B15.1046,000

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