Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, life and health reinsurer Reinsurance Group of America (RGA 2.26%) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at RGA's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
RGA facts
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Headquarters (Founded) |
Chesterfield, Mo. (1973) |
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Market Cap |
$4.7 billion |
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Industry |
Reinsurance |
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Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$10.1 billion |
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Management |
CEO Albert Woodring |
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Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) |
11.1% |
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Cash / Debt |
$1.3 billion / $2.3 billion |
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Dividend Yield |
1.5% |
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Competitors |
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 94% of the 129 members who have rated RGA believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just yesterday, one of those Fools, All-Star NovaTodd, succinctly summed up the RGA bull case for our community:
RGA has been remarkably consistent in generating ~10% returns on equity. It pays a decent dividend with room to grow, has been repurchasing shares at a discount to tangible book, and is trading at a P/B ratio at or near its ten year low. This is a quality company selling for a great price in an otherwise frothy market.
