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Progressive Corp (PGR)

Undervalued
Financial ServicesInsurance - Property & CasualtyUnited States

Fundamental

81

Price

$207.31

Market Cap

$121.58B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

The Progressive Corporation operates as an insurance company in the United States. It writes insurance for personal autos and special lines products, including motorcycles, RVs, and watercraft; and personal residential property insurance for homeowners and renters. The company also writes auto-related liability and physical damage insurance for comprising dump trucks, log trucks, garbage trucks, tractors, trailers, straight trucks, tow trucks and wreckers, vans, pick-up trucks, and autos; business-related general liability and commercial property insurance for small businesses; and workers' compensation insurance for the transportation industry. In addition, it offers other specialty property-casualty insurance and provides related services; personal property reinsurance products; and involved in investment activities. It sells its products through independent insurance agencies, as well as online and over the phone. The Progressive Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Mayfield, Ohio.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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P/E: 4.4Score: 87Market cap: $57.54B

Allstate is the fourth-largest US personal auto writer and competes with Progressive on both auto and homeowners policies, through agents and increasingly through its own direct brands.

P/E: 9.6Score: 83Market cap: $75.75B

Travelers is one of the largest US commercial auto and small-business insurers, competing with Progressive's Commercial Lines segment for fleet, contractor and trucking policies.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyNot tracked

State Farm is the other carrier at the top of the US private passenger auto market, writing roughly the same premium volume as Progressive and competing for the same household auto and home policies nationwide.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company)Not tracked

GEICO is Progressive's closest rival in the direct-to-consumer auto channel, selling online and by phone to the same price-sensitive US drivers and spending heavily on the same advertising battleground.

United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Not tracked

USAA is a top-five US personal auto and property insurer that competes directly for military families and veterans, a segment Progressive also courts with dedicated pricing and bundles.

Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc.Not tracked

Liberty Mutual writes personal auto and home insurance across the US alongside a large commercial book, overlapping with Progressive in both the personal and small-business lines.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$91.06B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$11.70B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$17.20B

Total Equity

$30.32B

Total Liabilities

$92.72B

Current Ratio

0.09

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

0.54

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

InsuranceUndervalued

Fair Value

$293.87

Current Price

$207.31

Margin of Safety

+29.5%

Fair Value Range

$196.67 - $391.06

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$231.38
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings multiple (P/E):$246.16
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):Not applicable to this type of company
Justified P/B:$406.20
Dividend discount (Gordon):$127.38
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not applicable to this type of company
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Analyst Consensus:Hold (12B / 18H / 1S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-0.45%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

10.40

ROE

37.3%

P/B Ratio

3.51

P/FCF

7.56

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

-

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-

WACC

7.6%

ROIC − WACC

-

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (17)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 14.62%
  • Price CAGR 19.88%
  • P/FCF 7.56
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • ROE 35.4%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 15.5%
  • PEG Ratio 0.71
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.40
  • Share Dilution -0.1%
  • Net Margin Trend 12.8% vs 12.7%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (5)

  • P/B Ratio 3.51
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Analyst Consensus 39% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg -3.8%

Unavailable (6)

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  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.40

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-0.1%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Ms. Susan Patricia GriffithPresident, CEO & Director61
Mr. Patrick K. CallahanPresident of Personal Lines55
Mr. John Joseph MurphyPresident of Claims56
Ms. Karen Barone BailoPresident of Commercial Lines57
Mr. Andrew John QuiggVP & CFO46
Mr. Jonathan S. BauerChief Investment Officer47
Mr. Carl G. JoyceVP & Chief Accounting Officer43
Mr. Steven Anthony BrozChief Information Officer55
Ms. Julianna Paterra C.F.A.Director of Investor Relations-
Mr. David M. StringerVP, Secretary & Chief Legal Officer50

Audit Risk

7

Board Risk

2

Compensation Risk

3

Shareholder Rights Risk

6

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-03-02

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-03

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-18

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for PGR, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 5/25/2026POSITIVE
    $100 Invested In Progressive 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

    An investment of $100 in Progressive Corporation five years ago would have yielded a significant return, illustrating the company's strong performance and growth trajectory. While specific figures are not detailed in the provided snippet, such an article typically highlights substantial capital appreciation driven by factors like increased market share, successful product launches, and favorable industry conditions. Investors would view this as a testament to Progressive's robust business model and its ability to generate wealth over the medium term, potentially encouraging further investment.

  • 4/16/2026POSITIVE
    These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Progressive Following Q1 Earnings

    Progressive Corporation (PGR) announced robust Q1 earnings, reporting $4.96 per share, a 6.4% increase year-over-year. Sales also saw a healthy uptick, growing 8% to reach $20.97 billion. Following this strong performance, several analysts have revised their price targets upward for the stock. This positive earnings report and subsequent analyst upgrades suggest growing investor confidence and potential for continued stock appreciation.

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