Question 1

Do analysts rate ORI or CINF?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International presently has a consensus price target of $42.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.37%. Cincinnati Financial has a consensus price target of $183.25, suggesting a potential upside of 4.23%. Given Old Republic International's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Old Republic International is more favorable than Cincinnati Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Old Republic International 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Cincinnati Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80

Question 2

Is ORI or CINF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Cincinnati Financial pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Old Republic International pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cincinnati Financial pays out 21.5% 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. Old Republic International has raised its dividend for 45 consecutive years and Cincinnati Financial has raised its dividend for 65 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ORI or CINF?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Old Republic International. Cincinnati Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Republic International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Old Republic International $9.14B 1.06 $935.40M $3.73 10.69 Cincinnati Financial $12.63B 2.15 $2.39B $17.49 10.05

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ORI or CINF?

Accepted Answer

70.9% of Old Republic International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.2% of Cincinnati Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Old Republic International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Cincinnati Financial shares are owned by company 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.

Question 5

Is ORI or CINF more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial has a net margin of 21.33% compared to Old Republic International's net margin of 10.83%. Old Republic International's return on equity of 15.71% beat Cincinnati Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Old Republic International 10.83% 15.71% 3.23% Cincinnati Financial 21.33% 10.57% 4.01%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, ORI or CINF?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cincinnati Financial has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer ORI or CINF?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Old Republic International had 1 more articles in the media than Cincinnati Financial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Old Republic International and 4 mentions for Cincinnati Financial. Old Republic International's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Cincinnati Financial's score of 0.66 indicating that Old Republic International is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Old Republic International 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Cincinnati Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate AFG or ORI?

Accepted Answer

American Financial Group presently has a consensus target price of $145.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.85%. Old Republic International has a consensus target price of $42.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.37%. Given American Financial Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe American Financial Group is more favorable than Old Republic International. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score American Financial Group 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40 Old Republic International 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 9

Is AFG or ORI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

American Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Old Republic International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. American Financial Group pays out 33.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old Republic International pays out 33.8% 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. American Financial Group has increased its dividend for 19 consecutive years and Old Republic International has increased its dividend for 45 consecutive years. Old Republic International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AFG or ORI?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International has higher revenue and earnings than American Financial Group. Old Republic International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio American Financial Group $8.17B 1.39 $842M $10.52 13.02 Old Republic International $9.14B 1.06 $935.40M $3.73 10.69

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AFG or ORI?

Accepted Answer

64.4% of American Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Old Republic International shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.9% of American Financial Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Old Republic International 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.

Question 12

Is AFG or ORI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International has a net margin of 10.83% compared to American Financial Group's net margin of 10.76%. American Financial Group's return on equity of 19.50% beat Old Republic International's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets American Financial Group 10.76% 19.50% 2.82% Old Republic International 10.83% 15.71% 3.23%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, AFG or ORI?

Accepted Answer

American Financial Group has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Old Republic International has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor AFG or ORI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Old Republic International had 4 more articles in the media than American Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Old Republic International and 1 mentions for American Financial Group. Old Republic International's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat American Financial Group's score of 1.00 indicating that Old Republic International is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment American Financial Group Positive Old Republic International Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate ORI or AFL?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International presently has a consensus target price of $42.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.37%. Aflac has a consensus target price of $112.27, indicating a potential downside of 5.57%. Given Old Republic International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Old Republic International is more favorable than Aflac. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Old Republic International 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Aflac 2 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 16

Is ORI or AFL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Aflac pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Old Republic International pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aflac pays out 27.7% 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. Old Republic International has increased its dividend for 45 consecutive years and Aflac has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Old Republic International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, ORI or AFL?

Accepted Answer

Aflac has higher revenue and earnings than Old Republic International. Old Republic International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aflac, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Old Republic International $9.14B 1.06 $935.40M $3.73 10.69 Aflac $18.31B 3.31 $3.65B $8.81 13.50

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ORI or AFL?

Accepted Answer

70.9% of Old Republic International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Aflac shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Old Republic International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Aflac shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is ORI or AFL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Aflac has a net margin of 25.60% compared to Old Republic International's net margin of 10.83%. Old Republic International's return on equity of 15.71% beat Aflac's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Old Republic International 10.83% 15.71% 3.23% Aflac 25.60% 13.88% 3.34%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, ORI or AFL?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aflac has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer ORI or AFL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Aflac had 23 more articles in the media than Old Republic International. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Aflac and 5 mentions for Old Republic International. Old Republic International's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Aflac's score of 0.84 indicating that Old Republic International is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Old Republic International 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Aflac 17 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer AXS or ORI?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital presently has a consensus price target of $122.10, suggesting a potential upside of 15.22%. Old Republic International has a consensus price target of $42.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.37%. Given Axis Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Axis Capital is more favorable than Old Republic International. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Axis Capital 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 Old Republic International 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is AXS or ORI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Old Republic International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Axis Capital pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old Republic International pays out 33.8% 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. Old Republic International has increased its dividend for 45 consecutive years. Old Republic International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, AXS or ORI?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Old Republic International. Axis Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Republic International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Axis Capital $6.56B 1.19 $1.01B $13.42 7.90 Old Republic International $9.14B 1.06 $935.40M $3.73 10.69

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AXS or ORI?

Accepted Answer

93.4% of Axis Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Old Republic International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Axis Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Old Republic International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is AXS or ORI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has a net margin of 16.00% compared to Old Republic International's net margin of 10.83%. Axis Capital's return on equity of 18.12% beat Old Republic International's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Axis Capital 16.00% 18.12% 3.02% Old Republic International 10.83% 15.71% 3.23%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, AXS or ORI?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Old Republic International has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer AXS or ORI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Axis Capital had 7 more articles in the media than Old Republic International. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Axis Capital and 5 mentions for Old Republic International. Old Republic International's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Axis Capital's score of 0.74 indicating that Old Republic International is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Axis Capital 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Old Republic International 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer ORI or CNA?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International currently has a consensus price target of $42.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.37%. Given Old Republic International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Old Republic International is more favorable than CNA Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Old Republic International 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 CNA Financial 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.50

Question 30

Is ORI or CNA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. CNA Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Old Republic International pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CNA Financial pays out 43.0% 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. Old Republic International has increased its dividend for 45 consecutive years and CNA Financial has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ORI or CNA?

Accepted Answer

CNA Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Old Republic International. CNA Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Republic International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Old Republic International $9.14B 1.06 $935.40M $3.73 10.69 CNA Financial $14.99B 0.85 $1.28B $4.47 10.50

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ORI or CNA?

Accepted Answer

70.9% of Old Republic International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of CNA Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Old Republic International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of CNA Financial shares are held 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.

Question 33

Is ORI or CNA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International has a net margin of 10.83% compared to CNA Financial's net margin of 8.08%. Old Republic International's return on equity of 15.71% beat CNA Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Old Republic International 10.83% 15.71% 3.23% CNA Financial 8.08% 11.57% 1.86%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, ORI or CNA?

Accepted Answer

Old Republic International has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CNA Financial has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor ORI or CNA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Old Republic International had 5 more articles in the media than CNA Financial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Old Republic International and 0 mentions for CNA Financial. Old Republic International's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat CNA Financial's score of 0.00 indicating that Old Republic International is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment Old Republic International Very Positive CNA Financial Neutral

Metric	Old Republic International	INS Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$9.68B	$21.18B	$13.96B	$23.13B
Dividend Yield	3.26%	3.24%	5.74%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	10.69	10.64	20.23	31.08
Price / Sales	1.06	1.67	139.81	20.72
Price / Cash	12.08	12.84	19.54	18.65
Price / Book	1.66	2.65	2.25	4.65
Net Income	$935.40M	$1.89B	$1.14B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.03%	-0.46%	-0.21%	-1.04%
1 Month Performance	1.30%	1.03%	1.13%	0.18%
1 Year Performance	4.35%	0.09%	15.50%	24.25%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ORI Old Republic International	4.5798 of 5 stars	$39.86 +2.0%	$42.00 +5.4%	+4.8%	$9.68B	$9.14B	10.69	9,500	Positive News
CINF Cincinnati Financial	3.9169 of 5 stars	$169.34 +0.2%	$183.25 +8.2%	+18.6%	$26.14B	$12.63B	9.68	5,705
AFG American Financial Group	3.8974 of 5 stars	$133.56 -0.4%	$145.00 +8.6%	+8.4%	$11.14B	$8.17B	12.70	8,500	Positive News Analyst Revision
AFL Aflac	4.2852 of 5 stars	$116.88 -0.8%	$112.27 -3.9%	+12.8%	$59.96B	$17.16B	13.27	12,716	Insider Trade
AXS Axis Capital	4.5239 of 5 stars	$101.33 -0.1%	$122.10 +20.5%	+0.8%	$7.48B	$6.56B	7.55	1,966

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Is ORI or CINF more profitable?

Does the media prefer ORI or CINF?

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Do analysts prefer AXS or ORI?

Which has more risk and volatility, AXS or ORI?

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