Question 1

Do analysts rate STC or SANG?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services currently has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 17.88%. Sangoma Technologies has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.50%. Given Stewart Information Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Stewart Information Services is more favorable than Sangoma Technologies. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Stewart Information Services 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Sangoma Technologies 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 2

Which has better valuation and earnings, STC or SANG?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services has higher revenue and earnings than Sangoma Technologies. Sangoma Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stewart Information Services, 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 Stewart Information Services $2.92B 0.72 $115.54M $4.56 15.16 Sangoma Technologies $212.63M 0.62 -$5.01M -$0.19 N/A

Question 3

Do institutionals and insiders believe in STC or SANG?

Accepted Answer

96.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.7% of Sangoma Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Sangoma Technologies 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.

Question 4

Is STC or SANG more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services has a net margin of 4.12% compared to Sangoma Technologies' net margin of -3.04%. Stewart Information Services' return on equity of 10.02% beat Sangoma Technologies' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Stewart Information Services 4.12% 10.02% 5.12% Sangoma Technologies -3.04% -2.26% -1.71%

Question 5

Which has more risk and volatility, STC or SANG?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sangoma Technologies has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 6

Does the media favor STC or SANG?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Stewart Information Services had 2 more articles in the media than Sangoma Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Stewart Information Services and 0 mentions for Sangoma Technologies. Stewart Information Services' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Sangoma Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Stewart Information Services is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment Stewart Information Services Very Positive Sangoma Technologies Neutral

Question 7

Do analysts recommend FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial currently has a consensus price target of $84.60, suggesting a potential upside of 17.86%. Stewart Information Services has a consensus price target of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.88%. Given Stewart Information Services' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Stewart Information Services is more favorable than First American Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First American Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Stewart Information Services 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 8

Is FAF or STC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First American Financial pays out 30.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stewart Information Services pays out 46.1% 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. First American Financial has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Stewart Information Services has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. First American Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 9

Which has better valuation and earnings, FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Stewart Information Services. First American Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stewart Information Services, 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 First American Financial $7.45B 0.98 $621.80M $7.22 9.94 Stewart Information Services $2.92B 0.72 $115.54M $4.56 15.16

Question 10

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

89.1% of First American Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of First American Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by company 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.

Question 11

Is FAF or STC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a net margin of 9.33% compared to Stewart Information Services' net margin of 4.12%. First American Financial's return on equity of 13.31% beat Stewart Information Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First American Financial 9.33% 13.31% 4.14% Stewart Information Services 4.12% 10.02% 5.12%

Question 12

Which has more volatility & risk, FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stewart Information Services has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 13

Does the media refer more to FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First American Financial had 6 more articles in the media than Stewart Information Services. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First American Financial and 2 mentions for Stewart Information Services. Stewart Information Services' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat First American Financial's score of 0.98 indicating that Stewart Information Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First American Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Stewart Information Services 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 14

Do analysts recommend STC or FNF?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services currently has a consensus target price of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.88%. Fidelity National Financial has a consensus target price of $56.75, suggesting a potential upside of 19.93%. Given Fidelity National Financial's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fidelity National Financial is more favorable than Stewart Information Services. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Stewart Information Services 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Fidelity National Financial 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.20

Question 15

Is STC or FNF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Fidelity National Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Stewart Information Services pays out 46.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fidelity National Financial pays out 73.5% 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. Stewart Information Services has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Fidelity National Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 16

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, STC or FNF?

Accepted Answer

Fidelity National Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Stewart Information Services. Stewart Information Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fidelity National Financial, 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 Stewart Information Services $2.92B 0.72 $115.54M $4.56 15.16 Fidelity National Financial $14.45B 0.88 $602M $2.83 16.72

Question 17

Do institutionals & insiders believe in STC or FNF?

Accepted Answer

96.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Fidelity National Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Fidelity National Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 18

Is STC or FNF more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Fidelity National Financial has a net margin of 5.03% compared to Stewart Information Services' net margin of 4.12%. Fidelity National Financial's return on equity of 16.07% beat Stewart Information Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Stewart Information Services 4.12% 10.02% 5.12% Fidelity National Financial 5.03% 16.07% 1.30%

Question 19

Which has more volatility and risk, STC or FNF?

Accepted Answer

Stewart Information Services has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity National Financial has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 20

Does the media prefer STC or FNF?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Stewart Information Services and Stewart Information Services both had 2 articles in the media. Stewart Information Services' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Fidelity National Financial's score of 1.61 indicating that Stewart Information Services is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Stewart Information Services 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Fidelity National Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 21

Do analysts recommend THG or STC?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group currently has a consensus price target of $225.71, suggesting a potential upside of 1.11%. Stewart Information Services has a consensus price target of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.88%. Given Stewart Information Services' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stewart Information Services is more favorable than The Hanover Insurance Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score The Hanover Insurance Group 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.70 Stewart Information Services 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 22

Is THG or STC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. The Hanover Insurance Group pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stewart Information Services pays out 46.1% 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 Hanover Insurance Group has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Stewart Information Services has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Question 23

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, THG or STC?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group has higher revenue and earnings than Stewart Information Services. The Hanover Insurance Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stewart Information Services, 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 The Hanover Insurance Group $6.59B 1.18 $662.50M $20.95 10.66 Stewart Information Services $2.92B 0.72 $115.54M $4.56 15.16

Question 24

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of THG or STC?

Accepted Answer

86.6% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Stewart Information Services 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.

Question 25

Is THG or STC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group has a net margin of 11.17% compared to Stewart Information Services' net margin of 4.12%. The Hanover Insurance Group's return on equity of 21.72% beat Stewart Information Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets The Hanover Insurance Group 11.17% 21.72% 4.61% Stewart Information Services 4.12% 10.02% 5.12%

Question 26

Which has more risk & volatility, THG or STC?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.27, indicating that its share price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stewart Information Services has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 27

Does the media favor THG or STC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, The Hanover Insurance Group had 12 more articles in the media than Stewart Information Services. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for The Hanover Insurance Group and 2 mentions for Stewart Information Services. Stewart Information Services' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat The Hanover Insurance Group's score of 1.00 indicating that Stewart Information Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Hanover Insurance Group 11 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Stewart Information Services 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 28

Do analysts recommend AXS or STC?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital presently has a consensus price target of $120.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.20%. Stewart Information Services has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 17.88%. Given Axis Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Axis Capital is more favorable than Stewart Information Services. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Axis Capital 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.58 Stewart Information Services 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 29

Is AXS or STC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Axis Capital pays out 12.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stewart Information Services pays out 46.1% 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. Stewart Information Services has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Stewart Information Services is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 30

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, AXS or STC?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Stewart Information Services. Axis Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stewart Information Services, 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 1.10 $1.01B $14.08 7.00 Stewart Information Services $2.92B 0.72 $115.54M $4.56 15.16

Question 31

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in AXS or STC?

Accepted Answer

93.4% of Axis Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Axis Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by company 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 32

Is AXS or STC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has a net margin of 16.23% compared to Stewart Information Services' net margin of 4.12%. Axis Capital's return on equity of 17.00% beat Stewart Information Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Axis Capital 16.23% 17.00% 2.82% Stewart Information Services 4.12% 10.02% 5.12%

Question 33

Which has more risk and volatility, AXS or STC?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stewart Information Services has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 34

Does the media favor AXS or STC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Axis Capital had 2 more articles in the media than Stewart Information Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Axis Capital and 2 mentions for Stewart Information Services. Stewart Information Services' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Axis Capital's score of 0.79 indicating that Stewart Information Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Axis Capital 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Stewart Information Services 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Metric	Stewart Information Services	Insurance Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.11B	$19.29B	$13.63B	$24.31B
Dividend Yield	3.03%	3.30%	5.89%	3.70%
P/E Ratio	15.16	15.79	29.61	30.31
Price / Sales	0.72	30.80	521.31	21.00
Price / Cash	10.50	12.56	38.19	32.49
Price / Book	1.26	2.07	2.18	6.77
Net Income	$115.54M	$1.80B	$1.31B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.36%	-0.59%	-0.30%	-0.65%
1 Month Performance	7.56%	3.47%	2.37%	3.38%
1 Year Performance	-6.01%	8.97%	9.68%	14.90%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
STC Stewart Information Services	4.8381 of 5 stars	$69.14 +0.3%	$81.50 +17.9%	-6.0%	$2.11B	$2.92B	15.16	7,800	Positive News
SANG Sangoma Technologies	0.7958 of 5 stars	$4.10 flat	$4.00 -2.4%	-30.5%	$136.45M	$236.69M	N/A	730
FAF First American Financial	4.9323 of 5 stars	$73.92 +1.0%	$84.60 +14.5%	+8.0%	$7.57B	$7.98B	10.26	19,102
FNF Fidelity National Financial	4.9729 of 5 stars	$49.41 +0.6%	$56.75 +14.9%	-22.2%	$13.28B	$14.98B	17.48	24,535	Positive News
THG The Hanover Insurance Group	4.2168 of 5 stars	$225.47 +1.5%	$223.57 -0.8%	+27.3%	$7.85B	$6.59B	10.77	4,900	News Coverage Analyst Forecast Insider Trade

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Do analysts rate STC or SANG?

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Which has better valuation and earnings, FAF or STC?

Is FAF or STC more profitable?

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Is STC or FNF more profitable?

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Is THG or STC more profitable?

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