Universal Insurance Competitors

Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

71.9% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.9% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.0% of Universal Insurance 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Universal Insurance and Berkshire Hathaway, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Universal Insurance currently has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.47%. Given Universal Insurance's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Universal Insurance is more favorable than Berkshire Hathaway.

Risk and Volatility

Universal Insurance has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Universal Insurance and Berkshire Hathaway's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway beats Universal Insurance on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

The Progressive pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Universal Insurance pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. The Progressive pays out 68.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Universal Insurance pays out 54.2% 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. The Progressive is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

The Progressive has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Universal Insurance has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for The Progressive and Universal Insurance, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Progressive currently has a consensus target price of $95.7692, indicating a potential upside of 9.28%. Universal Insurance has a consensus target price of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.47%. Given The Progressive's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Progressive is more favorable than Universal Insurance.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.5% of The Progressive shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.9% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of The Progressive shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Universal Insurance shares are owned 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Progressive and Universal Insurance's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

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

Summary

The Progressive beats Universal Insurance on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Risk & Volatility

The Travelers Companies has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Universal Insurance has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

81.8% of The Travelers Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.9% of Universal Insurance shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of The Travelers Companies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Universal Insurance shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

The Travelers Companies pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Universal Insurance pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. The Travelers Companies pays out 35.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Universal Insurance pays out 54.2% 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 Travelers Companies has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for The Travelers Companies and Universal Insurance, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Travelers Companies currently has a consensus price target of $135.20, indicating a potential downside of 10.10%. Universal Insurance has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.47%. Given Universal Insurance's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Universal Insurance is more favorable than The Travelers Companies.

Profitability

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

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Travelers Companies and Universal Insurance's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

The Travelers Companies beats Universal Insurance on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE) and The Allstate (NYSE:ALL) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

Universal Insurance has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Allstate has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Universal Insurance and The Allstate's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

71.9% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of The Allstate shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.0% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of The Allstate 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.

Profitability

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

Dividends

Universal Insurance pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. The Allstate pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Universal Insurance pays out 54.2% 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 raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Universal Insurance and The Allstate, as reported by MarketBeat.

Universal Insurance currently has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.47%. The Allstate has a consensus price target of $119.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 8.52%. Given The Allstate's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Allstate is more favorable than Universal Insurance.

Summary

The Allstate beats Universal Insurance on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:CINF) and Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Cincinnati Financial and Universal Insurance's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Cincinnati Financial has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Universal Insurance has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Cincinnati Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Universal Insurance pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Cincinnati Financial pays out 57.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Universal Insurance pays out 54.2% 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 increased its dividend for 39 consecutive years. Universal Insurance is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Cincinnati Financial and Universal Insurance, as reported by MarketBeat.

Cincinnati Financial currently has a consensus target price of $77.00, suggesting a potential downside of 23.88%. Universal Insurance has a consensus target price of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.47%. Given Universal Insurance's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Universal Insurance is more favorable than Cincinnati Financial.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cincinnati Financial and Universal Insurance's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

65.3% of Cincinnati Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.9% of Universal Insurance shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Cincinnati Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Universal Insurance shares are held 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.

Summary

Cincinnati Financial beats Universal Insurance on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Markel (NYSE:MKL) and Universal Insurance (NYSE:UVE) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Markel and Universal Insurance, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Markel currently has a consensus price target of $1,143.75, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Universal Insurance has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.47%. Given Universal Insurance's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Universal Insurance is more favorable than Markel.

Volatility and Risk

Markel has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Universal Insurance has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

74.6% of Markel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.9% of Universal Insurance shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Markel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Universal Insurance shares are owned 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Markel and Universal Insurance's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Markel beats Universal Insurance on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.