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MBI vs. UFCS, UVE, SAFT, EIG, and DGICA

Should you buy MBIA stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MBIA 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 MBIA include United Fire Group (UFCS), Universal Insurance (UVE), Safety Insurance Group (SAFT), Employers (EIG), and Donegal Group (DGICA). These companies are all part of the "property & casualty insurance" industry.

How does MBIA compare to United Fire Group?

MBIA (NYSE:MBI) and United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MBIA$90M3.35-$177M-$3.10N/A
United Fire Group$1.39B0.84$118.19M$4.969.12

MBIA presently has a consensus target price of $7.50, suggesting a potential upside of 26.63%. United Fire Group has a consensus target price of $51.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.73%. Given MBIA's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe MBIA is more favorable than United Fire Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MBIA
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
United Fire Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

In the previous week, MBIA and MBIA both had 1 articles in the media. United Fire Group's average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat MBIA's score of 0.15 indicating that United Fire Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MBIA
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
United Fire Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

MBIA has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Fire Group has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

United Fire Group has a net margin of 9.16% compared to MBIA's net margin of -172.22%. United Fire Group's return on equity of 14.65% beat MBIA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MBIA-172.22% N/A -1.71%
United Fire Group 9.16%14.65%3.51%

61.0% of MBIA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.7% of United Fire Group shares are held by institutional investors. 11.3% of MBIA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of United Fire Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

United Fire Group beats MBIA on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MBIA compare to Universal Insurance?

Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE) and MBIA (NYSE:MBI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

Universal Insurance has a net margin of 12.22% compared to MBIA's net margin of -172.22%. Universal Insurance's return on equity of 37.51% beat MBIA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Universal Insurance12.22% 37.51% 6.54%
MBIA -172.22%N/A -1.71%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Universal Insurance$1.60B0.64$182.95M$6.755.42
MBIA$90M3.35-$177M-$3.10N/A

In the previous week, MBIA had 1 more articles in the media than Universal Insurance. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for MBIA and 0 mentions for Universal Insurance. Universal Insurance's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat MBIA's score of 0.15 indicating that Universal Insurance is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Universal Insurance Positive
MBIA Neutral

Universal Insurance has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MBIA has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

Universal Insurance currently has a consensus price target of $40.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.37%. MBIA has a consensus price target of $7.50, indicating a potential upside of 26.63%. Given MBIA's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MBIA is more favorable than Universal Insurance.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Universal Insurance
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.33
MBIA
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

66.6% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of MBIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.0% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of MBIA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Universal Insurance beats MBIA on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MBIA compare to Safety Insurance Group?

MBIA (NYSE:MBI) and Safety Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SAFT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

MBIA presently has a consensus target price of $7.50, suggesting a potential upside of 26.63%. Given MBIA's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe MBIA is more favorable than Safety Insurance Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MBIA
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Safety Insurance Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MBIA$90M3.35-$177M-$3.10N/A
Safety Insurance Group$1.26B0.81$99.25M$4.2316.50

In the previous week, MBIA and MBIA both had 1 articles in the media. MBIA's average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Safety Insurance Group's score of 0.00 indicating that MBIA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MBIA
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Safety Insurance Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

MBIA has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Safety Insurance Group has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

61.0% of MBIA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Safety Insurance Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.3% of MBIA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Safety Insurance Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Safety Insurance Group has a net margin of 4.94% compared to MBIA's net margin of -172.22%. Safety Insurance Group's return on equity of 6.31% beat MBIA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MBIA-172.22% N/A -1.71%
Safety Insurance Group 4.94%6.31%2.29%

Summary

Safety Insurance Group beats MBIA on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MBIA compare to Employers?

Employers (NYSE:EIG) and MBIA (NYSE:MBI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Employers has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MBIA has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Employers$858.70M0.97$10.80M$0.33138.58
MBIA$90M3.35-$177M-$3.10N/A

Employers has a net margin of 0.95% compared to MBIA's net margin of -172.22%. Employers' return on equity of 1.10% beat MBIA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Employers0.95% 1.10% 0.31%
MBIA -172.22%N/A -1.71%

MBIA has a consensus target price of $7.50, indicating a potential upside of 26.63%. Given MBIA's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MBIA is more favorable than Employers.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Employers
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
MBIA
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

80.5% of Employers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of MBIA shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Employers shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of MBIA shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Employers and Employers both had 1 articles in the media. Employers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat MBIA's score of 0.15 indicating that Employers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Employers
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
MBIA
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Employers beats MBIA on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MBIA compare to Donegal Group?

Donegal Group (NASDAQ:DGICA) and MBIA (NYSE:MBI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and dividends.

Donegal Group has a beta of 0.01, meaning that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MBIA has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Donegal Group$968.84M0.65$79.34M$1.799.54
MBIA$90M3.35-$177M-$3.10N/A

Donegal Group currently has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.39%. MBIA has a consensus target price of $7.50, suggesting a potential upside of 26.63%. Given MBIA's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MBIA is more favorable than Donegal Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Donegal Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
MBIA
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

28.0% of Donegal Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of MBIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Donegal Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of MBIA shares are owned 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.

Donegal Group has a net margin of 6.77% compared to MBIA's net margin of -172.22%. Donegal Group's return on equity of 10.31% beat MBIA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Donegal Group6.77% 10.31% 2.69%
MBIA -172.22%N/A -1.71%

In the previous week, Donegal Group had 4 more articles in the media than MBIA. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Donegal Group and 1 mentions for MBIA. Donegal Group's average media sentiment score of 1.62 beat MBIA's score of 0.15 indicating that Donegal Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Donegal Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
MBIA
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Donegal Group beats MBIA on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MBI vs. The Competition

MetricMBIAINS IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$301.68M$20.34B$13.51B$22.99B
Dividend YieldN/A3.30%5.78%4.08%
P/E Ratio-1.9110.0619.9030.30
Price / Sales3.351.54136.7092.46
Price / Cash13.4612.6019.1518.46
Price / Book-0.132.522.194.61
Net Income-$177M$1.89B$1.13B$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.37%-0.13%-0.15%-1.80%
1 Month Performance3.82%-1.96%-0.63%-1.21%
1 Year Performance33.40%-2.36%10.80%21.30%

MBIA Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MBI
MBIA
2.4222 of 5 stars
$5.92
-3.4%
$7.50
+26.6%
+38.6%$301.68M$90MN/A80
UFCS
United Fire Group
4.0898 of 5 stars
$47.23
+0.1%
$51.00
+8.0%
+59.3%$1.21B$1.39B9.521,090
UVE
Universal Insurance
4.2519 of 5 stars
$38.78
-0.5%
$40.00
+3.1%
+35.7%$1.08B$1.60B5.751,068
SAFT
Safety Insurance Group
2.8874 of 5 stars
$72.41
-0.4%
N/A-12.2%$1.06B$1.26B17.12550
EIG
Employers
1.5779 of 5 stars
$43.85
-0.1%
N/A-2.4%$799.82M$858.70M132.88680

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