ASTREE (XTUN:AST) Policy Acquisition Expense: TND11.5 Mil (As of Dec. 2020)

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What is ASTREE Policy Acquisition Expense?

ASTREE XTUN:AST 26 Policy Acquisition Expense is TND11.5 Mil as of Dec. 2020. GuruFocus rates XTUN:AST with a GF Score™ of 26/100.

Policy acquisition expense is the expenses incurred by insurance companies in activities such as marketing, advertising, commissions etc. ASTREE's policy acquisition expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was TND11.5 Mil. Its policy acquisition expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2020 was TND11.5 Mil.

ASTREE Policy Acquisition Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASTREE's Policy Acquisition Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

ASTREE Policy Acquisition Expense Chart

ASTREE Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20
Policy Acquisition Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.92 9.60 10.30 11.05 11.47

ASTREE Semi-Annual Data
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Policy Acquisition Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.92 9.60 10.30 11.05 11.47
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ASTREE Policy Acquisition Expense Calculation

Expenses incurred by insurance companies in activities such as marketing, advertising, commissions etc.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Policy Acquisition Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2020 was TND11.5 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Policy Acquisition Expense of TND11.5 Mil mean?
ASTREE (XTUN:AST) has a Policy Acquisition Expense of TND11.5 Mil as of Dec. 2020. Policy acquisition expenses are costs insurance companies incur through marketing and commissions. View historical data on ASTREE and its competitors.
Is ASTREE's Policy Acquisition Expense too high?
ASTREE's current Policy Acquisition Expense is TND11.5 Mil. Overall, ASTREE has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASTREE's Policy Acquisition Expense compare to BRK.A and AIG?
ASTREE's Policy Acquisition Expense of TND11.5 Mil 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 Policy Acquisition Expense for an Insurance company?
A good Policy Acquisition Expense depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Policy Acquisition Expense 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 Policy Acquisition Expense mean?
A high Policy Acquisition Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Policy acquisition expenses are costs insurance companies incur through marketing and commissions. View historical data on ASTREE and its competitors. ASTREE's current Policy Acquisition Expense is TND11.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASTREE stock overvalued right now?
ASTREE (XTUN:AST) has a current Policy Acquisition Expense of TND11.5 Mil. The current Policy Acquisition Expense is TND11.5 Mil. ASTREE's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Policy Acquisition Expense calculated?
Policy Acquisition Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ASTREE (XTUN:AST), the current Policy Acquisition Expense is TND11.5 Mil as of Dec. 2020. 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.

ASTREE Business Description

Address 45, Avenue Khereddine Pacha, Tunis, TUN, 1002
ASTREE is engaged in offering insurance and reinsurance of all kinds of risks in Tunisia and abroad. The services provided by the company include Protection insurance, Health, Daily life Accidents, Travel, Savings, and Loan coverage among others.
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