RLI Competitors

RLI (NYSE:RLI) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for RLI and Berkshire Hathaway, as provided by MarketBeat.

RLI presently has a consensus price target of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.87%. Given RLI's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe RLI is more favorable than Berkshire Hathaway.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

86.5% of RLI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.4% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of RLI shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

RLI has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares RLI and Berkshire Hathaway's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares RLI and Berkshire Hathaway's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

RLI beats Berkshire Hathaway on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

RLI (NYSE:RLI) and The Progressive (NYSE:PGR) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Dividends

RLI pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. The Progressive pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. RLI pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The 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. The Progressive has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

86.5% of RLI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.9% of The Progressive shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of RLI shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of The Progressive shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares RLI and The Progressive's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

RLI has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Progressive has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for RLI and The Progressive, as provided by MarketBeat.

RLI presently has a consensus price target of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.87%. The Progressive has a consensus price target of $90.9167, suggesting a potential downside of 3.12%. Given RLI's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe RLI is more favorable than The Progressive.

Summary

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

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Travelers Companies and RLI, as provided by MarketBeat.

Travelers Companies currently has a consensus target price of $122.3846, suggesting a potential upside of 0.69%. RLI has a consensus target price of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.87%. Given RLI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RLI is more favorable than Travelers Companies.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.3% of Travelers Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RLI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Travelers Companies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.1% of RLI shares are held 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 Travelers Companies and RLI's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Travelers Companies has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RLI has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Travelers Companies pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. RLI pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Travelers Companies pays out 35.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RLI pays out 37.4% 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. Travelers Companies has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Travelers Companies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

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

Summary

RLI beats Travelers Companies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

RLI (NYSE:RLI) and The Allstate (NYSE:ALL) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares RLI and The Allstate's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

RLI pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. The Allstate pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. RLI pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Allstate pays out 20.7% 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. The Allstate has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years. The Allstate is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

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

Volatility and Risk

RLI has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Allstate has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

86.5% of RLI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of The Allstate shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of RLI shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of The Allstate 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for RLI and The Allstate, as reported by MarketBeat.

RLI currently has a consensus target price of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.87%. The Allstate has a consensus target price of $114.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 25.89%. Given The Allstate's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Allstate is more favorable than RLI.

Summary

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

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

86.5% of RLI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Markel shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of RLI shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Markel shares are owned 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares RLI and Markel's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for RLI and Markel, as reported by MarketBeat.

RLI presently has a consensus price target of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.87%. Markel has a consensus price target of $1,075.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.93%. Given Markel's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Markel is more favorable than RLI.

Risk & Volatility

RLI has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Markel has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Summary

Markel beats RLI on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:ACGL) and RLI (NYSE:RLI) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Arch Capital Group and RLI, as reported by MarketBeat.

Arch Capital Group presently has a consensus price target of $41.20, suggesting a potential upside of 35.17%. RLI has a consensus price target of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.87%. Given Arch Capital Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Arch Capital Group is more favorable than RLI.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

78.3% of Arch Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RLI shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Arch Capital Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.1% of RLI 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.

Volatility & Risk

Arch Capital Group has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RLI has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Arch Capital Group and RLI's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Arch Capital Group and RLI's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Arch Capital Group beats RLI on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.