UNM Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?

Key Takeaways UNM trades at 1.25X forward P/B, well below the industry's 1.83X and the Finance sector's 4.26X. Strong execution in Unum U.S. and Colonial Life segments supports consistent operating income growth. Growth is fuelled by disciplined sales, favorable risk trends, and expansion in employee benefits offerings.Shares of  Unum Group (UNM)  have gained 9.6% year to date, outperforming its industry,the Finance sector,  and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s growth of 0.7%, 8.4% and 5.9%, respectively.The ...