(PUK) Prudential - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Hong Kong • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US74435K2042

PUK: Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Asset Management

Prudential PLC ADR (NYSE:PUK) is a leading global financial services group with a strong focus on life and health insurance, as well as asset management. Operating in Asia and Africa, the company has built a significant presence in these high-growth markets, leveraging its deep regional expertise and extensive distribution networks.

Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, Prudential PLC has a long history of providing financial protection and investment solutions to individuals. The companys ADR is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol PUK, offering U.S. investors access to its diversified operations. With a market capitalization of $22.82 billion, Prudential PLC is a major player in the life and health insurance industry, classified under the GICS sub-industry.

From a financial perspective, Prudential PLC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.95 and a forward P/E of 7.79, indicating expectations of significant earnings growth. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.37, while the price-to-sales ratio is 2.04, providing investors with key valuation metrics to assess the stock.

For investors and fund managers, Prudential PLCs exposure to emerging markets in Asia and Africa represents a compelling growth opportunity. The companys ability to navigate diverse regulatory environments and deliver tailored insurance and asset management products positions it well to capitalize on the expanding middle classes and increasing life expectancy in these regions. Additionally, its disciplined approach to capital management and strong balance sheet make it an attractive option for those seeking stability alongside growth potential.

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PUK Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 28,060m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Life
GiC Sub-Industry Life & Health Insurance
IPO / Inception 1990-07-03

PUK Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -26.7%
Fundamental 6.73%
Dividend 23.7%
Rel. Strength -4.06
Analysts 5/5
Fair Price Momentum 21.11 USD
Fair Price DCF 31.05 USD

PUK Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.67%
Annual Growth 5y -7.06%
Payout Consistency 89.8%

PUK Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 96.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -27.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -75%
CAGR 5y 1.02%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.02
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.71
Alpha 6.29
Beta 1.252
Volatility 32.48%
Current Volume 901.7k
Average Volume 20d 986k
What is the price of PUK stocks?
As of April 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 21.50 with a total of 901,736 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.70%, over one month by +18.68%, over three months by +36.92% and over the past year by +15.86%.
Is Prudential a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Prudential is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 6.73 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PUK as of April 2025 is 21.11. This means that PUK is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.81%.
Is PUK a buy, sell or hold?
Prudential has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy PUK.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for PUK stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PUK Prudential will be worth about 23.6 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 21.50. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.53%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 31.9 48.2%
Analysts Target Price 28.4 32%
ValueRay Target Price 23.6 9.5%