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AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (AFSI)

Overview
Price 26.56
Price Change Today +$0.14 (+0.53%)
P&P rating Rating: 4
Zacks Rank 3 - HOLD
Open Price $26.54
Previous Close $26.42
Daily Range $26.15 - $26.74
52-Week Range $17.92 - $27.63
Volume 229,310
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AMTRUST is a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small businesses. They offer workers' compensation insurance, extended warranty coverage, specialty middle market property and casualty insurance and a host of related products and services.They have built a reputation as an innovative, technology driven insurance company. Their commitment to excellence is the common thread connecting each of our businesses.
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AMTRUST is a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small businesses. They offer workers' compensation insurance, extended warranty coverage, specialty middle market property and casualty insurance and a host of related products and services.They have built a reputation as an innovative, technology driven insurance company. Their commitment to excellence is the common thread connecting each of our businesses.
 
Brokerage Analyst Recommendations
7 Brokerage Firms Covering AFSI
 
  
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Average Broker Recommendation (ABR): 1.29
 
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Top Buy Analysis
BUY: AFSI Rating: 4
Company: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Points: 152.84
Start Price: $8.13
Start Date: 02/20/2009 2:18 PM
morganuci
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P&P Score: 99.23
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In their last 8 quarters, they've never had < 15% earnings surprise. Management predicts 10% growth in revenue for 2009, and that shareholder equity will grow faster than earnings because the prices on their bond portfolio will rebound from unrealized losses in 2008. They also state that they are prepared to do acquisitions which could allow them to scoop up competitors at a bargain.

Overall, at the current $8/share, this company is selling at a very low P/E, especially compared to its expe… More

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99.23 02/20/10 AmTrust Financial Services: One year later 0
Commentary
BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $22.73
Points: +16.97
Created: 05/31/2011
Broke out of monthly chart to new all time high

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $8.13
Points: +152.84
Created: 02/20/2009
In their last 8 quarters, they've never had < 15% earnings surprise. Management predicts 10% growth in revenue for 2009, and that shareholder equity will grow faster than earnings because the prices on their bond portfolio will rebound from unrealized losses in 2008. They also state that they are prepared to do acquisitions which could allow them to scoop up competitors at a bargain.

Overall, at the current $8/share, this company is selling at a very low P/E, especially compared to its expected growth rate, and low price/book as well, with expectation of higher growth in the book value in 2009. Return on equity is a very high 33%. Insider and 5% owners own 59% of shares outstanding, and mutual funds another 38%. Gross premiums written exceeded $1B for the first time in 2008. For 4Q2008, gross premiums written were up 19% over 4Q2007, with operating earnings up 26% over the same periods. The combined ratio is holding pretty steady around 77%.

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $25.43
Points: -2.79
Created: 10/24/2011

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vip vip
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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $23.66
Points: +1.62
Created: 10/20/2011
buy

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $21.97
Points: +15.21
Created: 06/18/2011

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $22.22
Points: +18.60
Created: 05/30/2011

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $17.89
Points: +57.15
Created: 01/01/2008

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $10.19
Points: +169.91
Created: 01/01/2008

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $16.29
Points: +71.77
Created: 01/01/2008

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BUY: AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (AFSI) Rating: 4
Start Price: $18.20
Points: +54.61
Created: 01/01/2008

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Picks
Username P&P Score Call Time Frame Start Date Start Price Today (change) Stock Gain S&P Gain Points Analysis
vip 99.98 BUY One to Three Months 10/24/2011 $25.43 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+4.98% +7.77% -2.79
rtezanos 0.24 BUY One to Three Years 10/20/2011 $23.66 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+12.83% +11.21% +1.62 view
dmonnie 0.21 BUY One to Three Months 06/18/2011 $21.97 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+21.51% +6.31% +15.21
wallstreeter 0.23 BUY Six Months to a Year 05/31/2011 $22.73 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+17.45% +0.48% +16.97 view
dmb 0.25 BUY Three to Six Months 05/30/2011 $22.22 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+20.15% +1.55% +18.60
morganuci 99.23 BUY One to Three Years 02/20/2009 $8.13 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+228.37% +75.53% +152.84 view
thedad37 45.76 BUY Six Months to a Year 01/01/2008 $17.89 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+49.23% -7.92% +57.15
ChefBrian 33.24 BUY Six Months to a Year 01/01/2008 $10.19 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+161.99% -7.92% +169.91
mactrac 45.76 BUY Six Months to a Year 01/01/2008 $16.29 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+63.85% -7.92% +71.77
lihahia 54.60 BUY Six Months to a Year 01/01/2008 $18.20 $26.70
(+1.24%)
+46.68% -7.92% +54.61
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