Ally Financial (ALLY) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Ally Financial (ALLY), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ALLY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 27.18% | 3.05% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ALLY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.87% | 33.90% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.04 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | ALLY |
|---|---|
| Name | Ally Financial Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Financial Services |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Finance |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Consumer Finance |
| Market Capitalization | 13.94 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 28, 2014 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) trades at P/E ratio of 11.04, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
11.04
Group distribution
- Max
- 45.29
- Q3
- 25.35
- Median
- 14.55
- ALLY
- 11.04
- Q1
- 9.01
- Min
- 0.62
Largest peers
- V
- 28.55
- MA
- 28.31
- MS
- 20.21
- GS
- 20.03
- BRK.B
- 14.56
- BRK.A
- 14.55
- ALLY
- 11.04
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) trades at 1.81 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
1.81
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.88
- Median
- 2.89
- ALLY
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.44
- Min
- -1.20
Largest peers
- V
- 14.46
- MA
- 12.75
- GS
- 5.26
- MS
- 4.81
- BRK.B
- 2.81
- BRK.A
- 2.81
- ALLY
- 1.81
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Ally Financial (ALLY) trades at 1.05 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
1.05
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.19
- Q3
- 3.53
- Median
- 1.66
- ALLY
- 1.05
- Q1
- 0.90
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- MA
- 64.65
- V
- 17.55
- MS
- 3.37
- GS
- 3.08
- BRK.A
- 1.45
- ALLY
- 1.05
- BRK.B
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ALLY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 11.04 | 14.55 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.81 | 2.89 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.05 | 1.66 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) posts ROE of 9.36%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
9.36%
Group distribution
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.57%
- Median
- 12.32%
- ALLY
- 9.36%
- Q1
- 5.04%
- Min
- -17.69%
Largest peers
- MA
- 232.08%
- V
- 60.35%
- MS
- 16.39%
- GS
- 14.55%
- BRK.B
- 10.50%
- BRK.A
- 10.50%
- ALLY
- 9.36%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) keeps 18.16% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
18.16%
Group distribution
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.45%
- ALLY
- 18.16%
- Median
- 16.66%
- Q1
- 4.52%
- Min
- -26.88%
Largest peers
- V
- 51.68%
- MA
- 45.88%
- GS
- 29.36%
- MS
- 24.75%
- BRK.B
- 19.31%
- BRK.A
- 19.31%
- ALLY
- 18.16%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) turns 21.02% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
21.02%
Group distribution
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 48.40%
- Median
- 26.61%
- ALLY
- 21.02%
- Q1
- 12.07%
- Min
- -36.26%
Largest peers
- V
- 67.35%
- MA
- 60.84%
- MS
- 40.62%
- GS
- 38.60%
- ALLY
- 21.02%
- BRK.B
- 14.35%
- BRK.A
- 14.35%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ALLY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 9.36% | 12.32% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.72% | 2.91% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 18.16% | 16.66% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.02% | 26.61% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ALLY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.57%
- Q3
- 3.98%
- ALLY
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MS
- 1.81%
- GS
- 1.65%
- V
- 0.80%
- MA
- 0.69%
- ALLY
- 0.00%
- BRK.B
- 0.00%
- BRK.A
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
No usable payout ratio is available for Ally Financial (ALLY) this period, so dividend coverage against earnings cannot be assessed here.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 248.04%
- Q3
- 99.70%
- Median
- 25.37%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
- ALLY
- --
Largest peers
- MS
- 35.55%
- GS
- 28.31%
- V
- 21.97%
- MA
- 18.23%
- ALLY
- --
- BRK.B
- --
- BRK.A
- --
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: ALLY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | -- | 25.37% |