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American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US0259321042
CUSIP
025932104
IPO Date
Apr 6, 1983

Highlights

Market Cap
$10.65B
Enterprise Value
-$4.71B
EPS (TTM)
$10.09
PE Ratio
12.65
PEG Ratio
0.39
Total Revenue (TTM)
$8.14B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$968.00M
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.22B
Year Range
$114.73 - $150.02
Target Price
$153.50
ROA (TTM)
2.58%
ROE (TTM)
17.47%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in American Financial Group, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) has returned -4.83% so far this year and 2.35% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AFG has achieved an annualized return of 14.07%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


American Financial Group, Inc.

1D
0.45%
1M
-3.96%
YTD
-4.83%
6M
-8.89%
1Y
2.35%
3Y*
7.83%
5Y*
13.54%
10Y*
14.07%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 1983, AFG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 2000 with a return of +39.4%, while the worst month was Oct 1990 at -27.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AFG closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +45.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -26.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-4.05%3.28%-3.96%-4.83%
20250.34%-7.53%5.67%-2.96%-2.12%1.80%-0.42%8.78%7.26%-9.07%6.08%-0.76%5.45%
20241.88%8.24%6.90%-5.88%1.69%-5.30%7.06%2.03%0.73%-3.65%17.21%-6.76%23.79%
20234.33%-3.16%-9.40%1.54%-8.52%5.77%2.96%-4.68%-3.67%-1.44%6.07%3.93%-7.61%
2022-4.74%3.92%9.16%-4.54%8.11%-1.76%-3.30%-4.49%-3.72%18.64%-0.59%-3.47%10.91%
20218.05%13.34%6.94%8.13%8.30%4.12%3.45%9.05%-5.94%8.57%1.00%4.31%93.83%

Benchmark Metrics

American Financial Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.68%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 1983.

  • R² of 0.30 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.68%
Beta
0.90
0.30
Upside Capture
99.79%
Downside Capture
95.80%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AFG ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


AFG Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
AFG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AFG Sortino Ratio Rank: 3636
Sortino Ratio Rank
AFG Omega Ratio Rank: 3535
Omega Ratio Rank
AFG Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
AFG Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AFGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.10

0.90

-0.79

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.30

1.39

-1.09

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.04

1.21

-0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.26

1.40

-1.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.50

6.61

-6.11

Explore AFG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

American Financial Group, Inc. provided a 5.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.86 per share.


5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%$0.00$5.00$10.00$15.00$20.00$25.00$30.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$6.86$7.28$9.43$8.10$14.31$28.06$3.85$4.95$4.45$4.79$2.15$2.03

Dividend yield

5.37%5.33%6.89%6.81%10.42%20.43%4.39%4.51%4.92%4.41%2.44%2.82%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Financial Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.88$1.50$0.00$2.38
2025$0.80$0.00$2.00$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.88$2.00$0.00$7.28
2024$0.71$2.50$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.80$4.00$0.00$9.43
2023$0.63$4.00$0.00$0.63$0.00$0.00$0.63$0.00$0.00$0.71$1.50$0.00$8.10
2022$0.56$0.00$2.00$0.56$8.00$0.00$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.63$2.00$0.00$14.31
2021$0.50$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.00$14.00$2.50$0.00$4.00$0.56$4.00$2.00$28.06

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

American Financial Group, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.37%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

American Financial Group, Inc. has a payout ratio of 91.45%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Financial Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American Financial Group, Inc. was 62.94%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 484 trading sessions.

The current American Financial Group, Inc. drawdown is 10.72%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-62.94%Feb 22, 2007515Mar 9, 2009484Feb 7, 2011999
-58.98%Feb 12, 202025Mar 18, 2020234Feb 22, 2021259
-58.39%Aug 1, 1997640Feb 14, 20001471Dec 20, 20052111
-52.35%Aug 4, 1987822Oct 31, 1990648May 25, 19931470
-40.7%Jul 22, 1993340Nov 22, 1994488Oct 28, 1996828

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Financial Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Financial Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AFG, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, AFG has a P/E ratio of 12.7. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AFG compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. AFG currently has a PEG ratio of 0.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AFG relative to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, AFG has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AFG in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, AFG has a P/B value of 2.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items