Value Investing Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends : Value Investing

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: Esvida who wrote (2511)	11/18/1997 9:51:00 AM
From: Paul Senior	Read Replies (2) of 78652

AlLe: more on MOTR and combined ratio: Combined ratio found in annual reports. Essentially it is the total in percentage terms of losses (claims paid) + underwriting expenses. Most annual reports will show definition so you can understand more clearly than my response here. 1 minus combined ratio = underwriting profit. Many insurance don't have an underwriting profit -- they run from surplus account(s). A combined ratio under 100 is a good sign. I checked quickly again MOTR on Yahoo. 36% ROE. This is either an incorrect figure or a number not sustainable IMO. IMO this is a warning sign ---it is not possible to have such good returns in this business - it's just too competitive in all markets, including niche. That's IMO. Show me where I'm wrong and I'll buy the stock -g-. Paul Senior

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next