Content Provided by Zacks.com
DFG Positives Priced In
Delphi (DFG - Analyst Report) has, in our opinion, strong potential to expand its ROE beyond the 12.8-13.9% level it has generated in the last three years. The hard market for excess workers comp insurance (more than 40% of Delphis income in 2005), Delphis recent sale of its reserve-intensive property catastrophe business, and potential to increase its premium-to-equity ratio are three catalysts for improving ROE, in our opinion.
Nevertheless, pricing the workers comp market is showing signs of moderation and we think the positives are factored into Delphis valuation multiple, which has expanded recently. Therefore, we believe DFG stock will perform in-line with the overall market.
Read the analyst report on DFG