Allianz SE (ALIZY) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Shares of Allianz SE (ALIZY) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 5.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $39.31 in the previous session. Allianz SE has gained 27.3% since the start of the year compared to the -1.4% move for the Zacks Finance sector and the 4.1% return for the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on February 28, 2025, Allianz reported EPS of $0.67 versus consensus estimate of $0.64.For the current fiscal year, Allianz is expected to post earnings of $3.01 per share on $107.98 billion in revenues. This represents a 9.45% change in EPS on a -4.21% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $3.33 per share on $113.44 billion in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 10.47% and 5.06%, respectively.Valuation MetricsAllianz may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.Allianz has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 12.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 9.6X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 12.4X versus its peer group's average of 11.1X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 1.23. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Allianz currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Allianz passes the test. Thus, it seems as though Allianz shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.How Does ALIZY Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of ALIZY have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Horace Mann Educators Corporation (HMN). HMN has a Zacks Rank of # 2 (Buy) and a Value Score of A, a Growth Score of B, and a Momentum Score of F.Earnings were strong last quarter. Horace Mann Educators Corporation beat our consensus estimate by 63.64%, and for the current fiscal year, HMN is expected to post earnings of $3.87 per share on revenue of $1.73 billion.Shares of Horace Mann Educators Corporation have gained 4.2% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 11.14X and a P/CF of 11.07X.The Insurance - Multi line industry is in the top 15% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for ALIZY and HMN, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.9% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Allianz SE (ALIZY): Free Stock Analysis Report Horace Mann Educators Corporation (HMN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks