2# st168
回复 11# eiknarf
some other insurance companies
Symbol Price P/B 5 Yr Avg P/B
ALL 28.98 0.9 1.5
CB 53.76 1.1 1.4
MET 41.42 0.9 1.2
PRU 59.08 1 1.4
TRV 50.27 0.9 1.2
note:
GAAP book value is an unstable metric, particularly for financial companies that use aggressive investment strategies. Various nonGAAP book values are more stable and better reflected true values during the meltdown. In times of financial stress investors may be able to secure excellent returns by developing and applying an understanding of the asset valuation issues highlighted by these differences.
There is a potentially messy complication. Companies that are forced sellers either due to liquidity or de-risking concerns, such as pressure from rating agencies, can suffer rapid and permanent loss of value. At the bottom, there is always the fear that things could get worse, creating pressure to realize losses rather than hold through to recovery.
Book value cannot be used in isolation as an investment criterion. Investors should consider the risks and growth potential associated with the company's operations, as well as the quality of assets, the accuracy of estimated liabilities, and the investment philosophy employed. Under stable economic conditions and average levels of investor confidence insurance companies trade at a premium to tangible book value. |