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Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR)

This page compares Aon (AON) with Progressive (PGR) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Aon (AON) and Progressive (PGR) both belong to the Insurance industry, though AON is classified under Insurance Brokers while PGR falls under Property & Casualty Insurance.

SymbolAONPGR
NameAon plcProgressive Corporation
Country/RegionIrelandUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupInsuranceInsurance
GICS IndustryInsuranceInsurance
GICS Sub-IndustryInsurance BrokersProperty & Casualty Insurance
Market Capitalization70.82 billion USD116.78 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJune 2, 1980March 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Progressive (PGR) at 10.18 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Aon (AON) at 18.22 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AON carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

AON

Insurance industry group

18.22

Max
28.03
Q3
16.55
Median
11.89
Q1
8.14
Min
3.32

PGR

Insurance industry group

10.18

Max
28.03
Q3
16.55
Median
11.89
Q1
8.14
Min
3.32
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Progressive (PGR) at 1.31 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Aon (AON) at 4.05 sits in the pricier quartile — AON costs more per dollar of sales.

AON

Insurance industry group

4.05

Max
4.05
Q3
2.12
Median
1.17
Q1
0.81
Min
0.13

PGR

Insurance industry group

1.31

Max
4.05
Q3
2.12
Median
1.17
Q1
0.81
Min
0.13
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Progressive (PGR) at 3.65 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and Aon (AON) at 7.20 prices even higher, above its industry range.

AON

Insurance industry group

7.20

Max
3.65
Q3
2.20
Median
1.60
Q1
1.11
Min
-0.14

PGR

Insurance industry group

3.65

Max
3.65
Q3
2.20
Median
1.60
Q1
1.11
Min
-0.14
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)18.2210.18
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)4.051.31
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)7.203.65
Free Cash Flow Yield4.72%13.27%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Aon (AON) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 46.45%, above its industry benchmark range, while Progressive (PGR) at 37.90% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

AON

Insurance industry group

46.45%

Max
38.88%
Q3
22.53%
Median
14.44%
Q1
9.76%
Min
-6.23%

PGR

Insurance industry group

37.90%

Max
38.88%
Q3
22.53%
Median
14.44%
Q1
9.76%
Min
-6.23%
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Aon (AON) at 22.54% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Progressive (PGR) at 12.93%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

AON

Insurance industry group

22.54%

Max
38.86%
Q3
19.36%
Median
11.21%
Q1
5.35%
Min
-2.80%

PGR

Insurance industry group

12.93%

Max
38.86%
Q3
19.36%
Median
11.21%
Q1
5.35%
Min
-2.80%
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon (AON) in Insurance or Progressive (PGR) in Insurance under our convention.

AON

Insurance industry group

35.84%

Max
47.92%
Q3
23.78%
Median
15.75%
Q1
7.31%
Min
-16.30%

PGR

Insurance industry group

16.39%

Max
47.92%
Q3
23.78%
Median
15.75%
Q1
7.31%
Min
-16.30%
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
Return on Equity (TTM)46.45%37.90%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.05%7.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)22.54%12.93%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)35.84%16.39%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)47.34%18.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
1-Year Revenue Growth9.45%16.32%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.25%20.90%

EPS Growth

Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
1-Year EPS Growth36.27%33.54%
3-Year EPS CAGR11.92%153.53%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon (AON) in Insurance or Progressive (PGR) in Insurance under our convention.

AON

Insurance industry group

1.07

Max
3.72
Q3
1.91
Median
1.13
Q1
0.66
Min
0.12

PGR

Insurance industry group

0.30

Max
3.72
Q3
1.91
Median
1.13
Q1
0.66
Min
0.12
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon (AON) in Insurance or Progressive (PGR) in Insurance under our convention.

AON

Insurance industry group

1.55

Max
0.86
Q3
0.48
Median
0.30
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00

PGR

Insurance industry group

0.26

Max
0.86
Q3
0.48
Median
0.30
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.070.30
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.550.26
Net Debt / EBITDA2.440.40

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Aon (AON) at 0.99% and Progressive (PGR) at 6.95% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

AON

Insurance industry group

0.99%

Max
5.63%
Q3
2.73%
Median
1.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PGR

Insurance industry group

6.95%

Max
5.63%
Q3
2.73%
Median
1.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Aon (AON) at 16.36% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Progressive (PGR) at 70.70% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

AON

Insurance industry group

16.36%

Max
86.52%
Q3
35.84%
Median
15.02%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PGR

Insurance industry group

70.70%

Max
86.52%
Q3
35.84%
Median
15.02%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.99%6.95%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)16.36%70.70%

Performance & Risk

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Aon (AON) vs. Progressive (PGR): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolAONPGR
1-Year Return-11.77%-23.65%
1-Year Volatility23.54%22.63%
Beta0.700.27
3-Month Avg. Volume1.41M2.96M