Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Insurance industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.
Why Focus on Undervalued Insurance Stocks?
Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.
AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.
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5 Undervalued Insurance Stocks
Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Insurance industry for Friday, July 31, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Insurance industry median.
| Company | Ticker | Price/Sales | Price/Earnings | EV/EBITDA | Shareholder Yield | Price/Book Value | Price/Free Cash Flow | Value Grade |
| American International Group, Inc. | AIG | 1.67 | 13.9 | 6.5 | 11.9% | 1.04 | 17.1 | A |
| AXIS Capital Holdings Limited | AXS | 1.22 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 10.4% | 1.33 | na | A |
| Manulife Financial Corporation | MFC | 2.33 | 17.9 | 8.7 | 4.2% | 2.12 | 3.0 | B |
| Unum Group | UNM | 1.11 | 18.8 | 12.8 | 10.1% | 1.28 | 63.3 | B |
| Yuanbao Inc. | YB | 0.09 | 3.2 | 2.0 | (169.1%) | 1.10 | 0.4 | A |
The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.
The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)
Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).
As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.
American International Group, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | AIG | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 44 | 1.67 | 1.31 |
| Price/Earnings | 32 | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 17 | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 3 | 11.9% | 1.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 24 | 1.04 | 1.77 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 43 | 17.1 | 9.0 |
American International Group, Inc. provides insurance products for commercial, institutional, and individual customers in North America and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Commercial, International Commercial, and Global Personal. The company offers commercial and industrial property insurance, including business interruption and package insurance that cover exposure to made and natural disasters; general liability, environmental, commercial automobile liability, workers’ compensation, excess casualty, and crisis management insurance products; risk-sharing and other customized structured programs for large corporate and multinational customers; professional liability insurance; and marine, energy-related property insurance products, aviation, political risk, trade credit, and trade finance products. It also provides group personal accident and business travel products for employees, associations, and other organizations; voluntary and sponsor-paid personal accident and supplemental health products for individuals; and personal auto and homeowners in selected markets, comprehensive extended warranty, device protection insurance, home warranty and related services, and insurance for high net-worth individuals. In addition, the company offers mortgage and other loans receivable, such as commercial mortgages, life insurance policy loans, commercial loans, and other loans and notes receivable. American International Group, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
American International Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 88, which is considered to be undervalued.
When you look at American International Group, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.67 compared to the industry median at 1.31, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make American International Group, Inc.’s stock less attractive for value investors.
American International Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 13.90 compared to the industry median at 12.90. This means it has a higher share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make American International Group, Inc. less attractive for value investors.
Now, let’s assess American International Group, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 6.5, when compared to the industry median of 8.8, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.
Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. American International Group, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.30%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.
As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. American International Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.77. This could make American International Group, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.
Lastly, let’s take a look at American International Group, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. American International Group, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 8.95. This could make American International Group, Inc. less attractive because the higher P/FCF ratio indicates that American International Group, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | AXS | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 35 | 1.22 | 1.31 |
| Price/Earnings | 9 | 7.8 | 12.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13 | 5.7 | 8.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 4 | 10.4% | 1.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 34 | 1.33 | 1.77 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 9.0 |
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides various specialty insurance and reinsurance products in Bermuda, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance. Its Insurance segment offers professional insurance products that cover directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary, crime, professional indemnity, medical malpractice, environmental liability, and other financial insurance related coverages for commercial enterprises, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and other professional service providers; and property insurance products for commercial buildings, residential premises, construction projects, property in transit, onshore renewable energy installations, and physical damage and business interruption following an act of terrorism. This segment also provides marine and aviation insurance services for offshore energy, offshore renewable energy, ocean marine, cargo, liability, including kidnap and ransom, fine art, specie, and hull war, hull and liability, and specific war coverage for passenger airlines, cargo operations, general aviation operations, airports, aviation authorities, security firms, and product manufacturers; personal accident, travel insurance, specialty health products for employer and affinity groups, and pet insurance products; and liability, cyber, and credit and political risk insurance services. The Reinsurance segment offers agriculture, marine and aviation, catastrophe, accident and health, credit and surety, motor, professional, travel, life, engineering, property, and liability reinsurance products. AXIS Capital Holdings Limited was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has a Value Score of 96, which is considered to be undervalued.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s price-earnings ratio is 7.8 compared to the industry median at 12.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes AXIS Capital Holdings Limited more attractive for value investors.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make AXIS Capital Holdings Limited less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.77.
You can read more about AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | MFC | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 53 | 2.33 | 1.31 |
| Price/Earnings | 44 | 17.9 | 12.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 29 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 19 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 53 | 2.12 | 1.77 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 6 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It operates through Wealth and Asset Management Businesses; Insurance and Annuity Products; and Corporate and Other segments. The Wealth and Asset Management Businesses segment offers investment advice and solutions to retirement, retail, and institutional clients through multiple distribution channels, including agents and brokers affiliated with the company, independent securities brokerage firms and financial advisors pension plan consultants, and banks. The Insurance and Annuity Products segment provides deposit and credit products; and individual life insurance, individual and group long-term care insurance, and guaranteed and partially guaranteed annuity products through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing. The Corporate and Other segment is involved in the property and casualty reinsurance businesses; and run-off reinsurance operations, including variable annuities, and accident and health. The company also manages timberland and agricultural portfolios; and engages in the insurance agency, broker dealer, investment counseling, portfolio and mutual fund management, property and casualty insurance, and fund and investment management businesses. In addition, it provides integrated banking products and services, as well as offers asset management services. The company was incorporated in 1887 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Manulife Financial Corporation has a Value Score of 77, which is considered to be undervalued.
Manulife Financial Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 17.9 compared to the industry median at 12.9. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Manulife Financial Corporation less attractive for value investors.
Manulife Financial Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Manulife Financial Corporation more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.77.
You can read more about Manulife Financial Corporation’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Unum Group’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | UNM | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 33 | 1.11 | 1.31 |
| Price/Earnings | 47 | 18.8 | 12.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 52 | 12.8 | 8.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 5 | 10.1% | 1.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 32 | 1.28 | 1.77 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 86 | 63.3 | 9.0 |
Unum Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial protection benefit solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland. It operates through Unum US, Unum International, Colonial Life, and Closed Block segments. The company offers group long-term and short-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment products; supplemental and voluntary products, such as voluntary benefits, individual disability, and dental and vision products; and accident, sickness, disability, life, and cancer and critical illness products. It also provides group pensions, individual life and corporate-owned life insurance, reinsurance pools and management operations, and other miscellaneous products. The company sells its products to employers for the benefit of employees. It sells its products through field sales personnel, independent brokers, consultants, and independent contractor agent sales force and brokers. Unum Group was formerly known as UnumProvident Corporation and changed its name to Unum Group in March 2007. The company was founded in 1848 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Unum Group has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.
Unum Group’s price-earnings ratio is 18.8 compared to the industry median at 12.9. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Unum Group less attractive for value investors.
Unum Group’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Unum Group less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.77.
You can read more about Unum Group’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Yuanbao Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | YB | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 4 | 0.09 | 1.31 |
| Price/Earnings | 3 | 3.2 | 12.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4 | 2.0 | 8.8 |
| Shareholder Yield | 95 | (169.1%) | 1.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 26 | 1.10 | 1.77 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 1 | 0.4 | 9.0 |
Yuanbao Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance brokerage and agency licenses services in the People’s Republic of China. The company offers medical, critical illness, accident, property, and pet insurance products. Yuanbao Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Yuanbao Inc. has a Value Score of 94, which is considered to be undervalued.
Yuanbao Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 3.2 compared to the industry median at 12.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Yuanbao Inc. more attractive for value investors.
Yuanbao Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Yuanbao Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.77.
You can read more about Yuanbao Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Other Insurance Stock Grades
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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Insurance Stocks Is Right for You
Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.
- American International Group, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Manulife Financial Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Unum Group stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Yuanbao Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Insurance industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.
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Additional Resources About Insurance Stocks
Want to learn more about Insurance stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.
- 5 Undervalued Insurance Stocks for Thursday, July 30
- Is Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NP) Overvalued?
- Why Accelerant Holdings’s (ARX) Stock Is Down 7.66%
- Why Brown & Brown, Inc.’s (BRO) Stock Is Down 5.43%
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