Equitable Competitors

AON (NYSE:AON) and Equitable (NYSE:EQH) 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, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares AON and Equitable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for AON and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

AON presently has a consensus price target of $221.7692, suggesting a potential downside of 4.63%. Equitable has a consensus price target of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.69%. Given Equitable's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Equitable is more favorable than AON.

Risk & Volatility

AON has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equitable has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.7% of AON shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Equitable shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of AON shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

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

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

Dividends

AON pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Equitable pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. AON pays out 20.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equitable pays out 14.0% 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. AON has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Equitable has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Equitable is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

AON beats Equitable on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Willis Towers Watson Public (NASDAQ:WLTW) and Equitable (NYSE:EQH) 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, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Willis Towers Watson Public and Equitable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Willis Towers Watson Public and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Willis Towers Watson Public presently has a consensus price target of $217.5833, suggesting a potential downside of 4.19%. Equitable has a consensus price target of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.69%. Given Equitable's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Equitable is more favorable than Willis Towers Watson Public.

Risk & Volatility

Willis Towers Watson Public has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equitable has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

90.3% of Willis Towers Watson Public shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Equitable shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Willis Towers Watson Public shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Willis Towers Watson Public and Equitable's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Equitable has higher revenue and earnings than Willis Towers Watson Public. Equitable is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Willis Towers Watson Public, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Willis Towers Watson Public pays an annual dividend of $2.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Equitable pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Willis Towers Watson Public pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equitable pays out 14.0% 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. Willis Towers Watson Public has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Equitable has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Equitable is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Willis Towers Watson Public beats Equitable on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) and Equitable (NYSE:EQH) 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, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Risk & Volatility

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equitable has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Equitable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Equitable pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. pays out 49.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equitable pays out 14.0% 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. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Equitable has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Equitable is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. presently has a consensus price target of $125.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.12%. Equitable has a consensus price target of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.69%. Given Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is more favorable than Equitable.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Equitable's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Equitable has higher revenue and earnings than Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.. Equitable is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.0% of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Equitable shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Equitable beats Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Volatility & Risk

Brown & Brown has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equitable has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Brown & Brown and Equitable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Brown & Brown pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Equitable pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Brown & Brown pays out 26.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equitable pays out 14.0% 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. Brown & Brown has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years and Equitable has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Equitable is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Brown & Brown and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Brown & Brown presently has a consensus target price of $48.4444, suggesting a potential upside of 4.45%. Equitable has a consensus target price of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.69%. Given Brown & Brown's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Brown & Brown is more favorable than Equitable.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Brown & Brown and Equitable's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Brown & Brown shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Equitable shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.1% of Brown & Brown shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Equitable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Equitable beats Brown & Brown on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Volatility & Risk

Erie Indemnity has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equitable has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Erie Indemnity and Equitable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Erie Indemnity pays an annual dividend of $4.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Equitable pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Erie Indemnity pays out 68.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equitable pays out 14.0% 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. Erie Indemnity has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Equitable has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Equitable is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Erie Indemnity and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Equitable has a consensus target price of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.69%. Given Equitable's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Equitable is more favorable than Erie Indemnity.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Erie Indemnity and Equitable's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

35.0% of Erie Indemnity shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Equitable shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.8% of Erie Indemnity shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Equitable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Equitable beats Erie Indemnity on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

SelectQuote (NYSE:SLQT) and Equitable (NYSE:EQH) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares SelectQuote and Equitable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares SelectQuote and Equitable's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for SelectQuote and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

SelectQuote presently has a consensus target price of $32.70, suggesting a potential upside of 14.42%. Equitable has a consensus target price of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.69%. Given SelectQuote's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe SelectQuote is more favorable than Equitable.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

34.8% of SelectQuote shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Equitable shares are held by institutional investors. 10.3% of SelectQuote shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Equitable shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Equitable beats SelectQuote on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.