Group 1: Company Performance - Allianz SE shares have increased by 5.1% over the past month and reached a 52-week high of $39.31, with a year-to-date gain of 27.3% compared to the Zacks Finance sector's -1.4% and the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry's 4.1% return [1] - The company has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $0.67 against a consensus estimate of $0.64 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Allianz is projected to achieve earnings of $3.01 per share on revenues of $107.98 billion, reflecting a 9.45% increase in EPS despite a 4.21% decline in revenues [3] Group 2: Valuation Metrics - Allianz has a Value Score of B, with Growth and Momentum Scores of C and D respectively, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6] - The stock trades at 12.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 9.6X, and at 12.4X on a trailing cash flow basis compared to the peer group's average of 11.1X [7] - Allianz holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, indicating potential for further price appreciation [8] Group 3: Industry Comparison - The Insurance - Multi line industry is performing well, ranking in the top 15% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for both Allianz and its peer, Horace Mann Educators Corporation [11] - Horace Mann has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and is expected to post earnings of $3.87 per share on revenues of $1.73 billion for the current fiscal year, indicating strong performance within the industry [10]
Allianz SE (ALIZY) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?