Hiscox (OTCMKTS:HCXLF – Get Free Report) is one of 316 publicly-traded companies in the “Insurance” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Hiscox to similar companies based on the strength of its profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Hiscox pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Hiscox pays out 12.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Insurance” companies pay a dividend yield of 3.0% and pay out 30.0% of their earnings in the form of a dividend.

This is a summary of current ratings for Hiscox and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.

As a group, “Insurance” companies have a potential upside of 7.85%. Given Hiscox’s rivals higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hiscox has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

This table compares Hiscox and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

This table compares Hiscox and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Hiscox’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Hiscox. Hiscox is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.

59.1% of Hiscox shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of shares of all “Insurance” companies are owned by institutional investors. 13.9% of shares of all “Insurance” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Hiscox rivals beat Hiscox on 8 of the 13 factors compared.

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Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers. The company also provides property insurance; marine, specialty, and energy insurance; space and aviation insurance; casualty insurance; specialty insurance; terrorism, kidnap, and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance products. In addition, it offers healthcare and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. Hiscox Ltd was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

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