Assured Guaranty, the leading bond insurance company in the US, trades at a discount to intrinsic value despite a strong stock rally. The company has successfully navigated the Puerto Rico debt restructuring and remains in a strong financial position. Higher interest rates and increased bond insurance opportunities have boosted earnings, and the management team is expected to create more value for shareholders.
Here is how Assured Guaranty (AGO) and Bank of America (BAC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 25.3% in Assured Guaranty (AGO). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.