Progressive (PGR) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Progressive (PGR): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Insurance peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | PGR |
|---|---|
| Name | The Progressive Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Insurance |
| GICS Industry | Insurance |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Property & Casualty Insurance |
| Market Capitalization | 132.17 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 10.12% | 14.94% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 17.57% | 18.12% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 21.65% | 9.96% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 26.49% | 28.33% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -30.35% | -37.87% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.22 | 0.42 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.30 | 0.62 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Progressive (PGR) posts ROE of 33.24%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
PGR
Insurance industry group
33.24%
Group distribution
- Max
- 38.99%
- PGR
- 33.24%
- Q3
- 22.12%
- Median
- 14.68%
- Q1
- 10.07%
- Min
- -3.97%
Largest peers
- AON
- 44.70%
- PGR
- 33.24%
- TRV
- 27.50%
- MRSH
- 27.24%
- CB
- 14.25%
- MFC
- 13.31%
- AJG
- 6.72%
Net Margin (TTM)
Progressive (PGR) keeps 12.67% 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.
PGR
Insurance industry group
12.67%
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.68%
- Q3
- 18.79%
- PGR
- 12.67%
- Median
- 11.13%
- Q1
- 5.69%
- Min
- -10.79%
Largest peers
- AON
- 22.27%
- MFC
- 20.31%
- CB
- 18.12%
- TRV
- 17.03%
- MRSH
- 14.20%
- PGR
- 12.67%
- AJG
- 10.38%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Progressive (PGR) in Insurance: the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 33.24% | 14.68% |
| ROA (TTM) | 7.53% | 3.09% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 12.67% | 11.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Progressive (PGR) grew revenue 16.32%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Progressive (PGR) grew earnings per share 33.54%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 16.32% | 8.02% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 20.90% | 11.40% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 33.54% | 23.05% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 153.53% | 18.46% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Progressive (PGR) in Insurance: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for Progressive (PGR) in Insurance: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Progressive (PGR) has dividend yield of 0.04%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
PGR
Insurance industry group
0.04%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.12%
- Q3
- 2.25%
- Median
- 1.14%
- PGR
- 0.04%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MFC
- 4.06%
- MRSH
- 1.90%
- TRV
- 1.16%
- CB
- 1.09%
- AJG
- 1.00%
- AON
- 1.00%
- PGR
- 0.04%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Progressive (PGR) has payout ratio of 69.71%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
PGR
Insurance industry group
69.71%
Group distribution
- Max
- 78.97%
- PGR
- 69.71%
- Q3
- 35.81%
- Median
- 16.14%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PGR
- 69.71%
- MFC
- 50.14%
- AJG
- 44.78%
- MRSH
- 44.14%
- AON
- 16.84%
- CB
- 13.92%
- TRV
- 12.36%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.04% | 1.14% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 69.71% | 16.14% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Progressive (PGR) trades at P/E ratio of 11.49, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
PGR
Insurance industry group
11.49
Group distribution
- Max
- 30.74
- Q3
- 18.50
- Median
- 11.83
- PGR
- 11.49
- Q1
- 8.70
- Min
- 2.58
Largest peers
- AJG
- 44.45
- MRSH
- 23.62
- AON
- 16.73
- MFC
- 16.58
- CB
- 12.45
- PGR
- 11.49
- TRV
- 10.47
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Progressive (PGR) trades at 1.44 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.
PGR
Insurance industry group
1.44
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.55
- Q3
- 2.41
- PGR
- 1.44
- Median
- 1.30
- Q1
- 0.87
- Min
- 0.07
Largest peers
- AJG
- 4.55
- AON
- 3.66
- MRSH
- 3.30
- MFC
- 2.21
- CB
- 2.21
- TRV
- 1.67
- PGR
- 1.44
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Progressive (PGR) trades at 3.83 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
PGR
Insurance industry group
3.83
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.37
- PGR
- 3.83
- Q3
- 2.90
- Median
- 1.86
- Q1
- 1.22
- Min
- 0.38
Largest peers
- AON
- 6.70
- MRSH
- 6.40
- PGR
- 3.83
- AJG
- 2.90
- TRV
- 2.81
- MFC
- 2.04
- CB
- 1.86
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: PGR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.49 | 11.83 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 1.44 | 1.30 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.83 | 1.86 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |