Sampo (SAXPY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sampo plc is a Finland-based financial services group with a primary focus on insurance operations. Established in 1909 as a mutual insurer, the company demutualized in 2001 and subsequently listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki exchange. Through its principal subsidiaries, Sampo offers a comprehensive suite of non-life and life insurance products, including property and casualty coverage, motor insurance, liability protection, and personal life and savings solutions. The company’s non-life insurance arm, If P&C Insurance, serves both retail and commercial clients across the Nordic and Baltic regions, while Mandatum Life provides life insurance, wealth management, and pension solutions in Finland.

In addition to its Nordic footprint, Sampo maintains a growing presence in the United Kingdom through its majority ownership of the Hastings Group, which specializes in personal lines motor and pet insurance for the under-licensed market. Sampo also holds a leading position in the Danish insurance market through its stake in Topdanmark, delivering property and casualty insurance products tailored to individual and corporate customers. These strategic investments enable Sampo to diversify its geographic exposure and product mix, reinforcing the group’s resilience across different economic cycles.

Sampo’s leadership team is spearheaded by President and CEO Torbjörn Magnusson, who oversees the group’s strategic direction, capital allocation, and risk management framework. Under his stewardship, Sampo has prioritized disciplined underwriting practices, prudent investment management, and a balanced approach to growth. The board of directors comprises seasoned industry professionals and finance experts who guide corporate governance, sustainability initiatives, and long-term value creation for shareholders.

Committed to maintaining strong credit ratings and a solid capital position, Sampo continually invests in digital distribution channels and data analytics to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The company’s focus on innovation, coupled with its robust claim-handling capabilities and diversified portfolio, positions Sampo as a leading insurer in Northern Europe and a reliable partner for clients seeking comprehensive risk protection and long-term savings solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.46 to $21.54
• 50-Day Range: $19.53 to $21.57
• 52-Week Range: $15.70 to $22.39
• Volume: 7,333 shs
• Average Volume: 87,949 shs
• Market Capitalization: $115.94 billion
• P/E Ratio: 23.67
• Dividend Yield: 1.49%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Sampo Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sampo scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Sampo.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sampo is 23.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sampo is 23.65, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.04.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sampo has a P/B Ratio of 3.79. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Sampo has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sampo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sampo has recently decreased by 61.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Sampo pays a meaningful dividend of 1.47%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Sampo does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Sampo is 35.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Sampo has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sampo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sampo has recently decreased by 61.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.11

News Sentiment

Sampo has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Sampo this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sampo insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Sampo is held by institutions.

SAXPY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SAXPY shares performed this year?

Sampo's stock was trading at $20.24 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SAXPY shares have increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $21.5250.
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How were Sampo's earnings last quarter?

Sampo PLC (OTCMKTS:SAXPY) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The financial services provider reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.05. The financial services provider earned $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.16 billion.

How do I buy shares of Sampo?

Shares of SAXPY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Ex-Dividend for 5/21 Dividend: 4/25/2025
• Record date for 5/21 Dividend: 4/28/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/21/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: INS - PROP&CASLTY
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SAXPY
• CIK: 1436778
• Web: www.sampo.com
• Phone: 358105160100
• Fax: 358-1051-60016
• Employees: 14,779
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.91
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.48
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.25 billion
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: 68.32%
• Return on Equity: 18.27%
• Return on Assets: 5.27%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.42
• Current Ratio: 0.32
• Quick Ratio: 0.32

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.47 billion
• Price / Sales: 46.57
• Cash Flow: $1.20 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.82
• Book Value: $5.68 per share
• Price / Book: 3.76

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,382,480,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $115.00 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.58