Loews Corp
Exchange: NYSESector: Financial ServicesIndustry: Insurance - Property & Casualty
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage and excellence in service. The hospitality company encompasses branded independent Loews Hotels and a solid mix of partner-brand hotels. Loews Hotels & Co owns and/or operates 27 hotels and resorts across the U.S., including eleven hotels at Universal Orlando Resort with three new hotels that opened in 2025 as part of their partnership with Comcast NBC Universal. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews Hotels portfolio features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments with a handcrafted approach.
Did you know?
Net income compounded at 10.2% annually over 6 years.
Current Price
$107.77
+0.07%GoodMoat Value
$594.95
452.1% undervaluedProfile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$22.27B
P/E13.36
EV$30.99B
P/B1.19
Shares Out206.66M
P/Sales1.21
Revenue$18.45B
EV/EBITDA9.69
Loews Corp (L) Stock Analysis
GoodMoat Analysis
Loews Corp is a diversified holding company with a core insurance business, trading at a significant discount to the GoodMoat target price. While its moat score is likely low, its valuation metrics and cash flow profile appear favourable for a value investor. The large discrepancy between the market price and the target warrants a deeper investigation into the underlying assumptions.
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Loews Corp is a diversified holding company whose primary subsidiary is CNA Financial, a major property and casualty insurer. Applying the GoodMoat framework, the company's competitive advantages (moat) are likely limited. It operates in the competitive insurance sector, where regulatory barriers and scale can provide some advantage, but it is unlikely to score highly on most moat criteria such as network effects, proprietary data, or high switching costs. A preliminary moat score would likely be below the framework's 5+ threshold for a durable moat, which would cause it to fail Step 1 of the Decision Framework's Moat & Quality Gate. However, the valuation metrics are compelling. Trading at a P/E of 13.2 and offering a free cash flow yield of 12.3%, the stock appears cheap on an absolute basis. The provided GoodMoat target price of $594.95 suggests a massive margin of safety, implying the stock is deeply undervalued by over 450%. This extreme discrepancy is unusual and requires scrutiny. For a value investor, the key question is whether this target price is based on a realistic sum-of-the-parts valuation of Loews's holdings, including its insurance operations, energy investments, and other stakes. The low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51 is a positive quality indicator. While the business may lack a wide moat, the extreme valuation gap makes Loews Corp a company worth investigating further to understand the source of the target price and the true intrinsic value of its constituent parts. Analysis based on data as of 2024-05-15.
Market Cap$22.27B
Current Price$107.77
P/E Ratio13.36
Forward P/E—
PEG Ratio0.11
EPS$7.97
Book Value$90.42
P/B Ratio1.19
L Financial Charts
FCF vs CAPEX
FCFCAPEX
Forward estimates use 25.2% FCF growth (CAGR)
Cash vs Debt
Net Debt: 9.0B
Revenue
14.9B
FY19
12.6B
FY20
14.7B
FY21
14.0B
FY22
15.9B
FY23
17.5B
FY24
18.5B
FY25
Net Income
932M
FY19
—
FY20
1.6B
FY21
822M
FY22
1.4B
FY23
1.4B
FY24
1.7B
FY25
L 52-Week Range
$80.69
$112.19
50-Day MA: $107.92200-Day MA: $101.05
Did you know?
Net income compounded at 10.2% annually over 6 years.
Loews Corp (L) Financial Summary
Loews Corp (L) is a Financial Services company in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry, listed on NYSE. The stock currently trades at $107.77 with a market capitalization of $22.27B.
Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 13.36, price-to-book ratio of 1.19, and EPS of $7.97. The company reports a profit margin of 9.0% and return on equity of 8.9%.
L Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $22.27B |
| P/E Ratio | 13.36 |
| EPS | $7.97 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.19 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.21 |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
| Profit Margin | 9.0% |
| Return on Equity | 8.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 |
L Revenue & Earnings History
| Year | Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|
| FY19 | $14.93B | $932.00M |
| FY20 | $12.58B | $-931.00M |
| FY21 | $14.66B | $1.56B |
| FY22 | $14.04B | $822.00M |
| FY23 | $15.90B | $1.43B |
| FY24 | $17.51B | $1.41B |
| FY25 | $18.45B | $1.67B |
Loews Corp (L) Valuation
Based on GoodMoat's DCF model, Loews Corp has a fair value estimate of $594.95. At the current price of $107.77, the stock appears 81.9% undervalued relative to our intrinsic value estimate.
L Quality Indicators
Loews Corp maintains a profit margin of 9.0% and an operating margin of 14.3%. Return on equity stands at 8.9%. Debt-to-equity ratio is 0.51.
About Loews Corp
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage and excellence in service. The hospitality company encompasses branded independent Loews Hotels and a solid mix of partner-brand hotels. Loews Hotels & Co owns and/or operates 27 hotels and resorts across the U.S., including eleven hotels at Universal Orlando Resort with three new hotels that opened in 2025 as part of their partnership with Comcast NBC Universal. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews Hotels portfolio features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments with a handcrafted approach.
L Free Cash Flow
Loews Corp generated $2.70B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow, representing an FCF yield of 12.12%. This strong FCF yield suggests the company generates substantial cash relative to its market value.
L Shares Outstanding
Loews Corp has 0.21 billion shares outstanding at a share price of $107.77, giving it a market capitalization of $22.27B.
L Recent Insider Trades
Recent insider transactions at Loews Corp include:
| Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISCH ANDREW H | SELL | 50,000 | $5.44M |
| SCHWARTZ MARK S (V.P., C.A.O. and Treasurer) | SELL | 3,150 | $346500.00 |
| TISCH ANDREW H | SELL | 50,000 | $5.51M |