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Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH)

This page compares Chubb (CB) with Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Chubb (CB) and Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) both belong to the Insurance industry, though CB is classified under Property & Casualty Insurance while MRSH falls under Insurance Brokers.

SymbolCBMRSH
NameChubb LimitedMarsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Country/RegionSwitzerlandUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupInsuranceInsurance
GICS IndustryInsuranceInsurance
GICS Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty InsuranceInsurance Brokers
Market Capitalization126.55 billion USD79.71 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 25, 1993February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Chubb (CB) at 11.55 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 20.65 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MRSH carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

CB

Insurance industry group

11.55

Max
23.34
Q3
16.14
Median
11.54
Q1
8.46
Min
3.25

MRSH

Insurance industry group

20.65

Max
23.34
Q3
16.14
Median
11.54
Q1
8.46
Min
3.25
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Chubb (CB) at 2.07 and Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 2.90 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.

CB

Insurance industry group

2.07

Max
3.94
Q3
2.05
Median
1.16
Q1
0.76
Min
0.13

MRSH

Insurance industry group

2.90

Max
3.94
Q3
2.05
Median
1.16
Q1
0.76
Min
0.13
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Chubb (CB) at 1.72 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 5.48 prices above its benchmark range — MRSH looks rich relative to book.

CB

Insurance industry group

1.72

Max
3.56
Q3
2.24
Median
1.59
Q1
1.07
Min
0.03

MRSH

Insurance industry group

5.48

Max
3.56
Q3
2.24
Median
1.59
Q1
1.07
Min
0.03
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)11.5520.65
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.072.90
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.725.48
Free Cash Flow Yield9.97%6.23%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 27.57% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Chubb (CB) at 15.43%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CB

Insurance industry group

15.43%

Max
38.88%
Q3
22.58%
Median
14.60%
Q1
9.87%
Min
-6.23%

MRSH

Insurance industry group

27.57%

Max
38.88%
Q3
22.58%
Median
14.60%
Q1
9.87%
Min
-6.23%
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Chubb (CB) at 18.53% and Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 14.26% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

CB

Insurance industry group

18.53%

Max
38.86%
Q3
19.38%
Median
11.36%
Q1
5.57%
Min
-2.80%

MRSH

Insurance industry group

14.26%

Max
38.86%
Q3
19.38%
Median
11.36%
Q1
5.57%
Min
-2.80%
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): 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 Chubb (CB) in Insurance or Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) in Insurance under our convention.

CB

Insurance industry group

20.64%

Max
47.18%
Q3
23.07%
Median
15.52%
Q1
6.90%
Min
-16.30%

MRSH

Insurance industry group

24.34%

Max
47.18%
Q3
23.07%
Median
15.52%
Q1
6.90%
Min
-16.30%
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
Return on Equity (TTM)15.43%27.57%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.36%7.27%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)18.53%14.26%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)20.64%24.34%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)31.00%43.85%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
1-Year Revenue Growth6.74%10.32%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.56%9.20%

EPS Growth

Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
1-Year EPS Growth14.08%3.06%
3-Year EPS CAGR26.95%11.75%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Chubb (CB) in Insurance or Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) in Insurance under our convention.

CB

Insurance industry group

0.39

Max
3.60
Q3
1.88
Median
1.13
Q1
0.67
Min
0.12

MRSH

Insurance industry group

1.11

Max
3.60
Q3
1.88
Median
1.13
Q1
0.67
Min
0.12
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): 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 Chubb (CB) in Insurance or Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) in Insurance under our convention.

CB

Insurance industry group

0.31

Max
0.86
Q3
0.48
Median
0.31
Q1
0.15
Min
0.00

MRSH

Insurance industry group

1.52

Max
0.86
Q3
0.48
Median
0.31
Q1
0.15
Min
0.00
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.391.11
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.311.52
Net Debt / EBITDA1.222.73

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Chubb (CB) at 1.25% and Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 2.18% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

CB

Insurance industry group

1.25%

Max
5.63%
Q3
2.79%
Median
1.51%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MRSH

Insurance industry group

2.18%

Max
5.63%
Q3
2.79%
Median
1.51%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Chubb (CB) at 13.72% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) at 43.94% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

CB

Insurance industry group

13.72%

Max
86.52%
Q3
36.67%
Median
15.38%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MRSH

Insurance industry group

43.94%

Max
86.52%
Q3
36.67%
Median
15.38%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Insurance industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.25%2.18%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)13.72%43.94%

Performance & Risk

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Chubb (CB) vs. Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCBMRSH
1-Year Return12.63%-26.33%
1-Year Volatility17.66%23.63%
Beta0.400.60
3-Month Avg. Volume1.68M3.03M