Aetna (AET) GF Value Rank : 0 (As of May. 05, 2024)

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What is Aetna GF Value Rank?

Aetna has the GF Value Rank of 0.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

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Aetna (AET) Business Description

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http://www.aetna.com

Aetna is one of the largest managed-care organizations in the U.S., with over 22 million medical members. This large member count helps the firm diversify its operating risk and has formed the basis for material competitive advantages. The firm provides health insurance services to its members through products that encompass every major insurance market--individual, group, and government sponsored. Aetna and CVS recently announced their intention to merge operations, and if approved, it would form one of the most powerful players within the healthcare space.

Executives

Fernando Aguirre	director	CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, 250 EAST FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Harold L Paz	officer: EVP & Chief Medical Officer	AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Molly Joel Coye	director	AETNA INC, 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Jeffrey E Garten	director	AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Frank M Clark	director	AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Shawn M Guertin	officer: Exec. Vice President, CFO	TRINET GROUP, INC., ONE PARK PLACE, SUITE 600, DUBLIN CA 94568
Mark T Bertolini	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Karen S Lynch	officer: President	151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, RW61, HARTFORD CT 06156
Roger N Farah	director	POLO RALPH LAUREN CORP, 650 MADISON AVE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Ellen M Hancock	director	126 LIMESTONE ROAD, RIDGEFIELD CT 06877
Edward J Ludwig	director	C/O BECTON DICKERSON & CO, 1 BECTON DR, FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417
Margaret M Mccarthy	officer: EVP, Operations & Technology	AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Olympia J. Snowe	director	100 E. PRATT STREET, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Heather Brianne Dixon	officer: VP, Controller & CAO	AETNA INC., 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE, HARTFORD CT 06156
Sabatino Thomas J Jr	officer: EVP & General Counsel	C/O JAN STERN REED BAXTER INTERNATIONAL, ONE BAXTER PARKWAY DF2 2W, DEERFIELD IL 60015