PEG Ratio

The PEG ratio—price-to-earnings divided by earnings growth—measures how much investors pay for each unit of expected profit growth; a value of 0.13x means the stock is priced at roughly 13% of its expected annual earnings growth rate.

Compared to the sector median of 0.81x, AIZ sits at the 19th percentile among Financial Services peers, indicating it is cheaper on a growth-adjusted basis than the majority of its sector. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of -74.5% and a quarter-over-quarter change of -74.5%, reflecting a sharp compression in valuation relative to growth expectations. A very low PEG ratio combined with a steep downward trend can signal that the market has priced in substantial deterioration in future earnings growth or that the company is facing headwinds, which elevates risk rather than offering a clear bargain. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because such an extreme discount often points to deep concerns that may not be captured by a balanced view, making the stock appear more speculative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Closest Sector Peers