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ageas SA/NV · Financial Services · Belgium · $16.6B · Avg Vol: $19M/d

70
StockRank
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Q
44
V
55
M
66
P/E (TTM)
8.1x
ROE
18.8%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
5.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

ageas is a Belgian insurer with strong momentum (M79) and a cheap value score, but the quality score is the weakest in this batch (Q46), and a large share of its earnings comes from Asian associate stakes whose contribution is equity-accounted and harder to assess. The group also carries a long legacy of Fortis-era litigation now largely settled. Nothing adverse is currently confirmed, so the default applies.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ageas SA/NV is an international insurance group with a strong heritage, operating in Europe and rapidly growing markets in Asia. The company is the market leader in Belgian life insurance and holds significant positions in non-life segments through its AG Insurance subsidiary. Its unique competitive profile is enhanced by a highly successful joint-venture model in Asia, which provides exposure to high-growth emerging insurance markets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (EUR)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue4.9B7.9B8.6B9.0B22.7%9.4B5.6B5.8B-20.1%
EPS (EUR)5.965.196.109.1015.2%9.098.138.84-1.4%
Shares183.7M183.7M182.1M190.7M+3.9%
Debt4.4B4.6B4.7B7.1B17.1%8.9B
Equity7.0B7.4B7.8B9.4B10.6%
Op CF1.0B121.0M1.0B2.9B41.7%2.9B
Inv CF-617.0M1.4B93.0M-2.7B
Fin CF-1.3B-865.0M-952.0M863.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+6.7%
78.5580.0881.6283.1584.69Jun 26Jul 17Aug 7
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$84.69
RSI (14)
74.8
52W High
$85.37
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
44
ROIC (ROA)
0.6%*25.7
ROE
18.8%83.2
GP/Assets
2.6%29.2
Op. Margin
11.1%29.2
FCF/Assets
n/mN/A
Piotroski
444.9
Int. Cover
8.5x46.1
D/E Ratio
0.78x32.4
Current Ratio
7.27x83.5
Value
55
P/E (TTM)
8.1x78.6
EV/EBITDA
n/mN/A
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
1.5x36.2
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
5.0%63.4
Momentum
66
52W High %
99%92.9
RS 6M
18%90.6
SMA 50/200
1.12x80.3
EPS Rev 4W
-1.3%15.5
EPS Rev 12W
-1.7%29.9
EPS Improve
-6%18.0
Q Growth
117%87.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$16.6B
P/E (Forward)
8.6x
Gross Margin
29.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AGS.BR are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AGS.BRageas SA/NV(you)$16.6B70BUY
KBC.BRKBC Group NV$53.0B68BUY
GBLB.BRGroupe Bruxelles Lambert SA$10.8B47HOLD
KBCA.BRKBC Ancora SA$7.1B37HOLD
GIMB.BRGimv NV$1.9B53HOLD
SOF.BRSofina Société Anonyme$9.2B17STRONG SELL
TINC.BRTINC NV$628M55HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 8.0% · P/E 14.6x · Gross margin 95.5%

ageas SA/NV (AGS.BR): Stock Score Summary

ageas SA/NV (AGS.BR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. ageas is a Belgian insurer with strong momentum (M79) and a cheap value score, but the quality score is the weakest in this batch (Q46), and a large share of its earnings comes from Asian associate stakes whose contribution is equity-accounted and harder to assess. The group also carries a long legacy of Fortis-era litigation now largely settled. Nothing adverse is currently confirmed, so the default applies.

ageas SA/NV is an international insurance group with a strong heritage, operating in Europe and rapidly growing markets in Asia. The company is the market leader in Belgian life insurance and holds significant positions in non-life segments through its AG Insurance subsidiary. Its unique competitive profile is enhanced by a highly successful joint-venture model in Asia, which provides exposure to high-growth emerging insurance markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$84.69
Market Cap$16.6B
P/E (TTM)8.12
P/E (Forward)8.64
Price/Book1.49
Return on Equity18.8%
Debt/Equity0.78x
Gross Margin29.8%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth19.5%
Dividend Yield5.0%
Free Cash Flow$2.9B

ageas SA/NV operates in the Insurance - Diversified industry, part of the Financial Services sector (Belgium).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ageas SA/NV’s (AGS.BR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for ageas SA/NV (AGS.BR) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (55), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does ageas SA/NV have an economic moat?
ageas SA/NV (AGS.BR) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is ageas SA/NV a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for ageas SA/NV (AGS.BR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is ageas SA/NV in?
ageas SA/NV (AGS.BR) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Diversified industry (Belgium).