Aon plc (AON) vs. The Travelers Companies (TRV)
This page compares Aon plc (AON) with The Travelers Companies (TRV) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Aon plc (AON) and The Travelers Companies (TRV) both belong to the Insurance industry, though AON is classified under Insurance Brokers while TRV falls under Property & Casualty Insurance.
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Aon plc | The Travelers Companies, Inc. |
| Country/Region | Ireland | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Insurance | Insurance |
| GICS Industry | Insurance | Insurance |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Insurance Brokers | Property & Casualty Insurance |
| Market Capitalization | 69.13 billion USD | 64.97 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 2, 1980 | November 17, 1975 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 4.10% | 2.59% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -0.71% | 4.00% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -7.51% | 8.36% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -11.32% | 11.83% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 3.85% | 0.28% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -8.28% | 5.49% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.64M | 1.27M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.48M | 1.55M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 26.79% | 16.87% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.53 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Aon plc (AON) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 45.09%, above its industry benchmark range, while The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 24.14% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
AON
Insurance industry group
45.09%
- Max
- 36.48%
- Q3
- 20.88%
- Median
- 13.12%
- Q1
- 7.68%
- Min
- -3.27%
TRV
Insurance industry group
24.14%
- Max
- 36.48%
- Q3
- 20.88%
- Median
- 13.12%
- Q1
- 7.68%
- Min
- -3.27%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Aon plc (AON) at 22.54% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 15.54%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
AON
Insurance industry group
22.54%
- Max
- 31.15%
- Q3
- 18.03%
- Median
- 10.86%
- Q1
- 5.62%
- Min
- -2.53%
TRV
Insurance industry group
15.54%
- Max
- 31.15%
- Q3
- 18.03%
- Median
- 10.86%
- Q1
- 5.62%
- Min
- -2.53%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon plc (AON) in Insurance or The Travelers Companies (TRV) in Insurance under our convention.
AON
Insurance industry group
33.78%
- Max
- 41.20%
- Q3
- 23.69%
- Median
- 16.33%
- Q1
- 9.39%
- Min
- -1.22%
TRV
Insurance industry group
20.20%
- Max
- 41.20%
- Q3
- 23.69%
- Median
- 16.33%
- Q1
- 9.39%
- Min
- -1.22%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 45.09% | 24.14% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.59% | 5.35% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 22.54% | 15.54% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.78% | 20.20% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 47.79% | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon plc (AON) in Insurance or The Travelers Companies (TRV) in Insurance under our convention.
AON
Insurance industry group
1.07
- Max
- 2.64
- Q3
- 1.18
- Median
- 0.64
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
TRV
Insurance industry group
1.00
- Max
- 2.64
- Q3
- 1.18
- Median
- 0.64
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon plc (AON) in Insurance or The Travelers Companies (TRV) in Insurance under our convention.
AON
Insurance industry group
1.49
- Max
- 0.79
- Q3
- 0.47
- Median
- 0.29
- Q1
- 0.23
- Min
- 0.00
TRV
Insurance industry group
0.29
- Max
- 0.79
- Q3
- 0.47
- Median
- 0.29
- Q1
- 0.23
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Aon plc (AON) in Insurance or The Travelers Companies (TRV) in Insurance under our convention.
AON
Insurance industry group
6.90
- Max
- 32.11
- Q3
- 16.88
- Median
- 8.05
- Q1
- 5.01
- Min
- -2.55
TRV
Insurance industry group
19.34
- Max
- 32.11
- Q3
- 16.88
- Median
- 8.05
- Q1
- 5.01
- Min
- -2.55
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 1.00 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.06 | 1.00 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.49 | 0.29 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 6.90 | 19.34 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 6.45% | 0.97% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 6.90% | 4.11% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 11.25% | 9.76% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 9.20% | 8.79% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 27.05% | 356.96% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 55.27% | 82.92% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 11.91% | 32.57% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 15.04% | 21.17% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Aon plc (AON) at 0.92% and The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 1.49% 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
0.92%
- Max
- 6.87%
- Q3
- 3.15%
- Median
- 1.71%
- Q1
- 0.23%
- Min
- 0.00%
TRV
Insurance industry group
1.49%
- Max
- 6.87%
- Q3
- 3.15%
- Median
- 1.71%
- Q1
- 0.23%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Aon plc (AON) at 16.34% and The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 12.84% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
AON
Insurance industry group
16.34%
- Max
- 89.03%
- Q3
- 40.06%
- Median
- 16.75%
- Q1
- 3.17%
- Min
- 0.00%
TRV
Insurance industry group
12.84%
- Max
- 89.03%
- Q3
- 40.06%
- Median
- 16.75%
- Q1
- 3.17%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.92% | 1.49% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 16.34% | 12.84% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 8.60 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Aon plc (AON) at 17.71 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in trailing earnings multiples.
AON
Insurance industry group
17.71
- Max
- 21.77
- Q3
- 16.82
- Median
- 12.89
- Q1
- 9.44
- Min
- 3.82
TRV
Insurance industry group
8.60
- Max
- 21.77
- Q3
- 16.82
- Median
- 12.89
- Q1
- 9.44
- Min
- 3.82
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 1.34 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Aon plc (AON) at 3.99 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AON carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.
AON
Insurance industry group
3.99
- Max
- 4.91
- Q3
- 2.59
- Median
- 1.32
- Q1
- 0.90
- Min
- 0.34
TRV
Insurance industry group
1.34
- Max
- 4.91
- Q3
- 2.59
- Median
- 1.32
- Q1
- 0.90
- Min
- 0.34
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
The Travelers Companies (TRV) at 1.94 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Aon plc (AON) at 7.03 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for AON relative to peers.
AON
Insurance industry group
7.03
- Max
- 3.62
- Q3
- 2.11
- Median
- 1.67
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.36
TRV
Insurance industry group
1.94
- Max
- 3.62
- Q3
- 2.11
- Median
- 1.67
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.36
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AON | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 17.71 | 8.60 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.99 | 1.34 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 7.03 | 1.94 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 19.96 | 5.71 |