NYSE:CBChubb Competitors & Alternatives

Chubb (NYSE:CB) and Progressive (NYSE:PGR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Dividends

Chubb pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Progressive pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Chubb pays out 30.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Progressive pays out 6.0% 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. Chubb has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years and Progressive has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Chubb is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Chubb has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Progressive has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Chubb and Progressive's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

87.4% of Chubb shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Progressive shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Chubb shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Progressive 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.

Profitability

This table compares Chubb and Progressive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Chubb and Progressive, as reported by MarketBeat.

Chubb currently has a consensus price target of $147.6250, indicating a potential upside of 14.95%. Progressive has a consensus price target of $85.7143, indicating a potential upside of 6.13%. Given Chubb's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Chubb is more favorable than Progressive.

Summary

Chubb beats Progressive on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Chubb (NYSE:CB) and Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Chubb and Travelers Companies, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Chubb currently has a consensus target price of $147.6250, indicating a potential upside of 14.95%. Travelers Companies has a consensus target price of $126.0667, indicating a potential upside of 10.74%. Given Chubb's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Chubb is more favorable than Travelers Companies.

Dividends

Chubb pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Travelers Companies pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Chubb pays out 30.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Travelers Companies pays out 35.4% 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. Chubb has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years and Travelers Companies has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

87.4% of Chubb shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.7% of Travelers Companies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Chubb shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Travelers Companies 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Chubb and Travelers Companies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Chubb has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Travelers Companies has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Chubb and Travelers Companies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Chubb beats Travelers Companies on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Allstate (NYSE:ALL) and Chubb (NYSE:CB) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Allstate and Chubb, as reported by MarketBeat.

Allstate presently has a consensus price target of $115.5714, indicating a potential upside of 32.89%. Chubb has a consensus price target of $147.6250, indicating a potential upside of 14.95%. Given Allstate's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Allstate is more favorable than Chubb.

Dividends

Allstate pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Chubb pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Allstate pays out 20.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chubb pays out 30.9% 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. Allstate has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Chubb has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. Allstate is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.5% of Allstate shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Chubb shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Allstate shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Chubb shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Allstate and Chubb's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Allstate has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chubb has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Allstate and Chubb's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Allstate beats Chubb on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) and Chubb (NYSE:CB) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares American International Group and Chubb's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

American International Group has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chubb has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares American International Group and Chubb's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for American International Group and Chubb, as reported by MarketBeat.

American International Group presently has a consensus price target of $43.1667, indicating a potential upside of 43.41%. Chubb has a consensus price target of $147.6250, indicating a potential upside of 14.95%. Given American International Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe American International Group is more favorable than Chubb.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.1% of American International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Chubb shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of American International Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Chubb shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

American International Group pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Chubb pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. American International Group pays out 27.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chubb pays out 30.9% 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. Chubb has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. American International Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Chubb beats American International Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) and Chubb (NYSE:CB) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Hartford Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Chubb pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Hartford Financial Services Group pays out 23.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chubb pays out 30.9% 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. Hartford Financial Services Group has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Chubb has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. Hartford Financial Services Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Hartford Financial Services Group and Chubb, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Hartford Financial Services Group presently has a consensus price target of $54.6667, indicating a potential upside of 46.13%. Chubb has a consensus price target of $147.6250, indicating a potential upside of 14.95%. Given Hartford Financial Services Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Hartford Financial Services Group is more favorable than Chubb.

Risk & Volatility

Hartford Financial Services Group has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chubb has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Hartford Financial Services Group and Chubb's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

89.8% of Hartford Financial Services Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.4% of Chubb shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Hartford Financial Services Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Chubb shares are held 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Hartford Financial Services Group and Chubb's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Hartford Financial Services Group beats Chubb on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Chubb (NYSE:CB) and Markel (NYSE:MKL) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Chubb and Markel, as provided by MarketBeat.

Chubb presently has a consensus target price of $147.6250, indicating a potential upside of 14.95%. Markel has a consensus target price of $1,097.50, indicating a potential upside of 20.09%. Given Markel's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Markel is more favorable than Chubb.

Risk & Volatility

Chubb has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Markel has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Chubb and Markel's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

87.4% of Chubb shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Markel shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Chubb shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Markel shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Chubb and Markel's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Chubb beats Markel on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.