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This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

The experts are quite positive about Definity Financial (DFY-T). They point out its strong recent results, including premiums covering expenses and a 16% dividend raise. They believe the company has good upside potential and is either going to make acquisitions or be acquired. Additionally, the company's possible creeping takeover and its leverage restrictions reduction are seen as positive developments. Overall, the experts find it to be a good time to buy this stock.

Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Undervalued
PARTIAL BUY
Definity Financial

Recent insurance losses (flooding) in Toronto will be hard on the business, but overall long term prospects are good. Climate change actually good for the business (more premiums). Likes business, but does not own shares (prefers Intact). 

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HOLD
Definity Financial

P&C business. Making a ton of money. Great business, good valuation. Will probably be acquired at some point. His insurance play remains BRK.B.

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HOLD
Definity Financial

Does not owns shares. However, likes property and casualty insurance space. Canadian company with online business model that is good for reducing costs. Will take time to see if business is consolidated. If already own shares - would recommend holding. 

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BUY
Definity Financial

Reasonable dividend. Good company with quality prospects. Q1 a slight miss, but the business is very sound. Would recommend buying weakness. Excellent value at current share price. 

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TOP PICK
Definity Financial

Trades at significant discount (1.7x book value) to IFC (2.7x book value), as it's growing faster and increasing ROE faster. Sees it trading at 2x book within a year, giving it a $60 share price. Pullback is a great entry point. Yield is 1.49%.

(Analysts’ price target is $49.21)
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DON'T BUY
Definity Financial

All reinsurance in property & casualty business. Really expensive in Canada. IFC is the monster, DFY is a newer entrant. He owns none of them. Likes the business, but valuation is too high.

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1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
Definity Financial
(A Top Pick Dec 14/23, Up 19.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with DFY is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $37) to $41 at this time.  If triggered, this would result in a net investment gain of 16%, including the previous recommendation to cover half the position.

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PAST TOP PICK
Definity Financial
(A Top Pick Mar 27/23, Up 29%)

Very strong results recently. Premiums more than covered expenses. Raised dividend by 16%. Now allowed to lever balance sheet to make acquisitions. Growing faster than IFC, which is #1 in Canada. Trades at big discount (1.8x book value) to IFC (2.8x). Really good upside. 

Swiss Reinsurance just purchased 10% of company. Possible creeping takeover? DFY is either going to make acquisitions or be acquired. Good time to buy.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS
Definity Financial

A Canadian P&C name to own in the space.

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PAST TOP PICK
Definity Financial
(A Top Pick Dec 14/23, Up 21.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with DFY has achieved its $44 target.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $31) to $37.  

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BUY ON WEAKNESS
Definity Financial

Likes it. Trades at a PEG ratio similar to IFC, and has exciting things happening.

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TOP PICK
Definity Financial
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

DFY is the financial holding company for one of the leading property and casualty insurers in Canada, with nearly $4 billion in annual gross premiums.  They are completing compliance approvals to reduce its leverage restrictions, allowing for a $550 million increase in their credit facility to grow their business.  It trades at 14x earnings, under 2x book and supports an 18% ROE.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $31, looking to achieve $44 -- upside potential of over 18%.  Yield 1.4%

(Analysts’ price target is $43.55)
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PAST TOP PICK
Definity Financial
(A Top Pick Jun 05/23, Down 0.2%)

Likes it long term. Management expects price increases which sets it up for a great bottom line in 2024. Last week, they reported a massive 27% earnings beat which caught people's attention.

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BUY
Definity Financial

Cheap and growing fast.

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PAST TOP PICK
Definity Financial
(A Top Pick Feb 28/23, Down 1%)

Rising cost of insurance due to inflation - hard on business margins.
Long term, still believes in business.
Insurance a required product for all people.
Largest provider of pet insurance. 


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Definity Financial(DFY-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 9

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 12

Stockchase rating for Definity Financial is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Definity Financial(DFY-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Definity Financial stock symbol?

Definity Financial is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol DFY-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (DFY-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:DFY or DFY-T

Is Definity Financial a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 12 stock analysts published opinions about DFY-T. 9 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Definity Financial.

Is Definity Financial a good investment or a top pick?

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Why is Definity Financial stock dropping?

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Is Definity Financial worth watching?

12 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Definity Financial In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Definity Financial stock price?

On 2024-07-26, Definity Financial (DFY-T) stock closed at a price of $48.02.