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Expense Ratio % is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. It indicates the efficiency of the insurance company before considering its claims and investment gains or losses.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zurich Insurance Group AG's Expense Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
ZFSVF's Expense Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Expense Ratio % only.
Zurich Insurance Group AG (OTCPK:ZFSVF) Expense Ratio % Explanation
Expense Ratio % is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. It can be used to make comparisons between insurance companies as well as measure their performance. An expense ratio below 100% suggests that the premiums an insurance company earned or wrote are more than the expenses it paid to support those premiums.
However, we should keep in mind that the ratio does not indicate an ending profitability. The overall profit is also influenced by the claims, investment gains or losses and other income. The ratio can be combined with Claims Ratio % and Combined Ratio % to get an overall performance of an insurance company.
Zurich Insurance Group AG Expense Ratio % Related Terms
Zurich Insurance Group AG Expense Ratio % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Zurich Insurance Group AG (OTCPK:ZFSVF) Expense Ratio % Calculation
Expense Ratio % is calculated as:
Expense Ratio %
=
Expenses of Acquiring, Underwriting and Servicing Premiums
/
Net Premium Earned
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100%
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Expense Ratio % of 0.00% mean?
Zurich Insurance Group AG (ZFSVF) has a Expense Ratio % of 0.00% as of . 20. Expense Ratio is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. View historical data on Zurich Insurance Group AG and its competitors.
Is Zurich Insurance Group AG's Expense Ratio % too high?
Zurich Insurance Group AG's current Expense Ratio % is 0.00%. Overall, Zurich Insurance Group AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zurich Insurance Group AG's Expense Ratio % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Zurich Insurance Group AG's Expense Ratio % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Expense Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Expense Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Expense Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Expense Ratio % mean?
A high Expense Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Expense Ratio is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. View historical data on Zurich Insurance Group AG and its competitors. Zurich Insurance Group AG's current Expense Ratio % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zurich Insurance Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurich Insurance Group AG (ZFSVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $583.10, compared to a current price of $754.63 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Expense Ratio % is 0.00%. Zurich Insurance Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Expense Ratio % calculated?
Expense Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zurich Insurance Group AG (ZFSVF), the current Expense Ratio % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Zurich Insurance Group AG (ZFSVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurich Insurance Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $754.63 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $583.10.
GuruFocus considers Zurich Insurance Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZFSVF:
Expense Ratio %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $583.10 vs. price of $754.63 (29.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZFSVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zurich is a multiline insurer that writes business across both life and nonlife insurance and also owns Farmers Management Services. Zurich was founded in 1872 as a marine reinsurer to provide reinsurance to its parent company. The company subsequently expanded into transport and accident insurance and rode the wave of transport technology innovation that drove rising demand for insurance. One of Zurich's early principles was that setting prices too low would result in unfair claims handling, which would be damaging to both customers and Zurich. Over the years, Zurich has sought to combine customer goodwill through claims and a sufficient premium. Zurich is one of the most successful European multilines.
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