Question 1

Do analysts rate CINF or THG?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial presently has a consensus price target of $195.40, indicating a potential upside of 19.59%. The Hanover Insurance Group has a consensus price target of $225.71, indicating a potential upside of 2.89%. Given Cincinnati Financial's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Cincinnati Financial is more favorable than The Hanover Insurance Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Cincinnati Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 The Hanover Insurance Group 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.70

Question 2

Is CINF or THG a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. The Hanover Insurance Group pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Cincinnati Financial pays out 17.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Hanover Insurance Group pays out 18.1% 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. Cincinnati Financial has raised its dividend for 65 consecutive years and The Hanover Insurance Group has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Cincinnati Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better valuation and earnings, CINF or THG?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial has higher revenue and earnings than The Hanover Insurance Group. Cincinnati Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Hanover Insurance 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 Cincinnati Financial $12.63B 1.99 $2.39B $21.20 7.71 The Hanover Insurance Group $6.59B 1.16 $662.50M $20.95 10.47

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CINF or THG?

Accepted Answer

65.2% of Cincinnati Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Cincinnati Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of The Hanover Insurance Group 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 5

Is CINF or THG more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial has a net margin of 23.84% compared to The Hanover Insurance Group's net margin of 11.17%. The Hanover Insurance Group's return on equity of 21.72% beat Cincinnati Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cincinnati Financial 23.84% 9.63% 3.70% The Hanover Insurance Group 11.17% 21.72% 4.61%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, CINF or THG?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati Financial has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.23, meaning that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer CINF or THG?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Cincinnati Financial had 10 more articles in the media than The Hanover Insurance Group. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Cincinnati Financial and 2 mentions for The Hanover Insurance Group. The Hanover Insurance Group's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Cincinnati Financial's score of 1.12 indicating that The Hanover Insurance Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cincinnati Financial 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive The Hanover Insurance Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer THG or AFG?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group presently has a consensus target price of $225.71, indicating a potential upside of 2.89%. American Financial Group has a consensus target price of $156.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.57%. Given American Financial Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe American Financial Group 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 American Financial Group 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 9

Is THG or AFG 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%. American Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. The Hanover Insurance Group pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Financial Group pays out 30.8% 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. The Hanover Insurance Group has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years and American Financial Group has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, THG or AFG?

Accepted Answer

American Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than The Hanover Insurance Group. The Hanover Insurance Group 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 The Hanover Insurance Group $6.59B 1.16 $662.50M $20.95 10.47 American Financial Group $8.17B 1.43 $842M $11.44 12.33

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

86.6% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.4% of American Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.9% of American Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is THG or AFG more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Financial Group has a net margin of 11.51% compared to The Hanover Insurance Group's net margin of 11.17%. The Hanover Insurance Group's return on equity of 21.72% beat American Financial Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets The Hanover Insurance Group 11.17% 21.72% 4.61% American Financial Group 11.51% 20.35% 2.94%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, THG or AFG?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Financial Group has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer THG or AFG?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Financial Group had 1 more articles in the media than The Hanover Insurance Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for American Financial Group and 2 mentions for The Hanover Insurance Group. The Hanover Insurance Group's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat American Financial Group's score of 0.61 indicating that The Hanover Insurance Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Hanover Insurance Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Financial Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer THG or ALL?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group currently has a consensus price target of $225.71, indicating a potential upside of 2.89%. Allstate has a consensus price target of $262.26, indicating a potential upside of 14.28%. Given Allstate's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Allstate 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 Allstate 4 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.30

Question 16

Is THG or ALL 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%. Allstate pays an annual dividend of $4.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. The Hanover Insurance Group pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Allstate pays out 8.6% 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 increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Allstate has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Allstate is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 17

Which has higher earnings & valuation, THG or ALL?

Accepted Answer

Allstate has higher revenue and earnings than The Hanover Insurance Group. Allstate is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Hanover Insurance 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 The Hanover Insurance Group $6.59B 1.16 $662.50M $20.95 10.47 Allstate $67.69B 0.86 $10.28B $50.08 4.58

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in THG or ALL?

Accepted Answer

86.6% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Allstate shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Allstate shares are owned by company 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 19

Is THG or ALL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Allstate has a net margin of 18.97% compared to The Hanover Insurance Group's net margin of 11.17%. Allstate's return on equity of 41.64% beat The Hanover Insurance Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets The Hanover Insurance Group 11.17% 21.72% 4.61% Allstate 18.97% 41.64% 9.82%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, THG or ALL?

Accepted Answer

The Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allstate has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to THG or ALL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Allstate had 12 more articles in the media than The Hanover Insurance Group. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Allstate and 2 mentions for The Hanover Insurance Group. The Hanover Insurance Group's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Allstate's score of 0.12 indicating that The Hanover Insurance Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Hanover Insurance Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Allstate 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 6 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts rate AXS or THG?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital currently has a consensus target price of $120.15, indicating a potential upside of 24.07%. The Hanover Insurance Group has a consensus target price of $225.71, indicating a potential upside of 2.89%. Given Axis Capital's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Axis Capital is more favorable than The Hanover Insurance Group. 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) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.69 The Hanover Insurance Group 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.70

Question 23

Is AXS or THG 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%. The Hanover Insurance Group pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Axis Capital pays out 12.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Hanover Insurance Group pays out 18.1% 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. Axis Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 24

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AXS or THG?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The Hanover Insurance Group. Axis Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Hanover Insurance 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 Axis Capital $6.56B 1.08 $1.01B $14.08 6.88 The Hanover Insurance Group $6.59B 1.16 $662.50M $20.95 10.47

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

93.4% of Axis Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Axis Capital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are held by 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 26

Is AXS or THG more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has a net margin of 16.23% compared to The Hanover Insurance Group's net margin of 11.17%. The Hanover Insurance Group's return on equity of 21.72% beat Axis Capital's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Axis Capital 16.23% 17.00% 2.82% The Hanover Insurance Group 11.17% 21.72% 4.61%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, AXS or THG?

Accepted Answer

Axis Capital has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor AXS or THG?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, The Hanover Insurance Group had 2 more articles in the media than Axis Capital. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The Hanover Insurance Group and 0 mentions for Axis Capital. The Hanover Insurance Group's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Axis Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that The Hanover Insurance Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment Axis Capital Neutral The Hanover Insurance Group Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer CB or THG?

Accepted Answer

Chubb presently has a consensus target price of $359.05, indicating a potential upside of 5.27%. The Hanover Insurance Group has a consensus target price of $225.71, indicating a potential upside of 2.89%. Given Chubb's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Chubb is more favorable than The Hanover Insurance Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Chubb 1 Sell rating(s) 12 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.41 The Hanover Insurance Group 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.70

Question 30

Is CB or THG a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Chubb pays an annual dividend of $4.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. The Hanover Insurance Group pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Chubb pays out 14.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Hanover Insurance Group pays out 18.1% 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. Chubb has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years and The Hanover Insurance Group has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has better valuation and earnings, CB or THG?

Accepted Answer

Chubb has higher revenue and earnings than The Hanover Insurance Group. The Hanover Insurance Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chubb, 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 Chubb $59.40B 2.22 $10.31B $28.27 12.06 The Hanover Insurance Group $6.59B 1.16 $662.50M $20.95 10.47

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CB or THG?

Accepted Answer

83.8% of Chubb shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Chubb shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of The Hanover Insurance Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is CB or THG more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Chubb has a net margin of 18.10% compared to The Hanover Insurance Group's net margin of 11.17%. The Hanover Insurance Group's return on equity of 21.72% beat Chubb's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Chubb 18.10% 14.47% 4.19% The Hanover Insurance Group 11.17% 21.72% 4.61%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, CB or THG?

Accepted Answer

Chubb has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Hanover Insurance Group has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor CB or THG?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Chubb had 19 more articles in the media than The Hanover Insurance Group. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Chubb and 2 mentions for The Hanover Insurance Group. The Hanover Insurance Group's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Chubb's score of 0.28 indicating that The Hanover Insurance Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Chubb 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral The Hanover Insurance Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	The Hanover Insurance Group	Insurance Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$7.64B	$18.50B	$13.15B	$23.09B
Dividend Yield	1.73%	3.29%	6.08%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	10.47	14.63	24.73	28.61
Price / Sales	1.16	29.94	483.49	21.77
Price / Cash	11.18	11.91	29.53	19.30
Price / Book	2.19	2.01	2.71	4.72
Net Income	$662.50M	$1.80B	$1.32B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.07%	0.04%	-0.51%	0.35%
1 Month Performance	-2.88%	-3.58%	-2.62%	-3.40%
1 Year Performance	23.93%	6.69%	10.49%	9.40%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
THG The Hanover Insurance Group	3.7757 of 5 stars	$219.37 -1.2%	$225.71 +2.9%	+23.9%	$7.64B	$6.59B	10.47	4,900	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CINF Cincinnati Financial	4.9055 of 5 stars	$163.08 +0.6%	$195.40 +19.8%	+2.8%	$25.02B	$12.63B	7.69	5,705	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Downgrade
AFG American Financial Group	3.6244 of 5 stars	$140.45 +0.8%	$156.00 +11.1%	+2.8%	$11.64B	$8.17B	12.27	8,500	News Coverage
ALL Allstate	4.636 of 5 stars	$223.69 -0.5%	$264.00 +18.0%	+11.6%	$56.57B	$67.69B	4.47	53,300	Analyst Forecast
AXS Axis Capital	4.1538 of 5 stars	$96.04 +0.4%	$120.31 +25.3%	+0.7%	$7.01B	$6.56B	6.82	1,966	Analyst Forecast

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Do analysts rate CINF or THG?

Which has better valuation and earnings, CINF or THG?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CINF or THG?

Is CINF or THG a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer CINF or THG?

Is CINF or THG more profitable?

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Which has more risk and volatility, THG or AFG?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, THG or AFG?

Do analysts prefer THG or AFG?

Does the media prefer THG or AFG?

Is THG or AFG more profitable?

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

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Which has more volatility and risk, THG or ALL?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in THG or ALL?

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Is AXS or THG more profitable?

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Do analysts rate AXS or THG?

Which has more volatility & risk, AXS or THG?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AXS or THG?

Does the media favor AXS or THG?

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Do analysts prefer CB or THG?

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Is CB or THG more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, CB or THG?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CB or THG?

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