AFL vs. TRV: Aflac vs. Travelers Stock Comparison
This page compares Aflac (AFL) with Travelers (TRV) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 17.23% | 16.30% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 17.06% | 18.58% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.47 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 2.42M | 1.43M |
Company Profile
Aflac (AFL) and Travelers (TRV) both belong to the Insurance industry, though AFL is classified under Life & Health Insurance while TRV falls under Property & Casualty Insurance.
| Profile Item | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Aflac Inc. | The Travelers Companies, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Insurance | Insurance |
| GICS Industry | Insurance | Insurance |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Life & Health Insurance | Property & Casualty Insurance |
| Market Capitalization | 59.96 billion USD | 64.74 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | November 17, 1975 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Aflac (AFL) at 13.46 and Travelers (TRV) at 9.08 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
AFL
Insurance industry group
13.46
- Max
- 25.24
- Q3
- 16.46
- AFL
- 13.46
- Median
- 12.28
- Q1
- 8.66
- Min
- 3.44
TRV
Insurance industry group
9.08
- Max
- 25.24
- Q3
- 16.46
- Median
- 12.28
- TRV
- 9.08
- Q1
- 8.66
- Min
- 3.44
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Travelers (TRV) at 1.32 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Aflac (AFL) at 3.31 sits in the pricier quartile — AFL costs more per dollar of sales.
AFL
Insurance industry group
3.31
- Max
- 3.96
- AFL
- 3.31
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- 0.13
TRV
Insurance industry group
1.32
- Max
- 3.96
- Q3
- 2.13
- TRV
- 1.32
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- 0.13
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
On P/B ratio, both Aflac (AFL) at 2.01 and Travelers (TRV) at 2.02 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.
AFL
Insurance industry group
2.01
- Max
- 3.70
- Q3
- 2.21
- AFL
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.61
- Q1
- 1.12
- Min
- -0.14
TRV
Insurance industry group
2.02
- Max
- 3.70
- Q3
- 2.21
- TRV
- 2.02
- Median
- 1.61
- Q1
- 1.12
- Min
- -0.14
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 13.46 | 9.08 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.31 | 1.32 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.01 | 2.02 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Travelers (TRV) at 25.27% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Aflac (AFL) at 16.47% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for TRV.
AFL
Insurance industry group
16.47%
- Max
- 38.88%
- Q3
- 22.34%
- AFL
- 16.47%
- Median
- 14.13%
- Q1
- 9.51%
- Min
- -6.23%
TRV
Insurance industry group
25.27%
- Max
- 38.88%
- TRV
- 25.27%
- Q3
- 22.34%
- Median
- 14.13%
- Q1
- 9.51%
- Min
- -6.23%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Aflac (AFL) at 25.60% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Travelers (TRV) at 15.54%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
AFL
Insurance industry group
25.60%
- Max
- 38.86%
- AFL
- 25.60%
- Q3
- 19.36%
- Median
- 11.07%
- Q1
- 5.09%
- Min
- -2.80%
TRV
Insurance industry group
15.54%
- Max
- 38.86%
- Q3
- 19.36%
- TRV
- 15.54%
- Median
- 11.07%
- Q1
- 5.09%
- Min
- -2.80%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Neither side reports a meaningful operating margin: for Aflac (AFL) in Insurance and Travelers (TRV) in Insurance, funding costs are part of the core business, so net margin and ROE are the cleaner profitability reads.
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 16.47% | 25.27% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.09% | 4.44% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 25.60% | 15.54% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -9.27% | 5.17% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -3.23% | 9.79% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -29.18% | 27.76% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -0.53% | 32.58% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: Aflac (AFL) in Insurance and Travelers (TRV) in Insurance both report balance sheets without a current/non-current split, so their short-term liquidity is better judged through regulatory and funding measures.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for both: Aflac (AFL) in Insurance and Travelers (TRV) in Insurance run businesses where balance-sheet leverage is part of the model, so capital-adequacy and funding measures are the better gauges of balance-sheet risk.
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Aflac (AFL) at 2.07% and Travelers (TRV) at 1.64% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.
AFL
Insurance industry group
2.07%
- Max
- 5.43%
- Q3
- 2.64%
- AFL
- 2.07%
- Median
- 1.35%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TRV
Insurance industry group
1.64%
- Max
- 5.43%
- Q3
- 2.64%
- TRV
- 1.64%
- Median
- 1.35%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Aflac (AFL) at 26.86% and Travelers (TRV) at 13.13% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.
AFL
Insurance industry group
26.86%
- Max
- 86.52%
- Q3
- 35.43%
- AFL
- 26.86%
- Median
- 14.92%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TRV
Insurance industry group
13.13%
- Max
- 86.52%
- Q3
- 35.43%
- Median
- 14.92%
- TRV
- 13.13%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AFL | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.07% | 1.64% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 26.86% | 13.13% |