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South African (JSE) Insurance Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M3.3%
  • 1Y10.5%
  • YTD2.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Insurance industry has risen 2.2%, driven by gains from Sanlam of 2.0%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 11%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Insurance Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 06 Aug 2026R643.3bR620.3bR50.0b11.2x12.9x1x
Sat, 04 Jul 2026R642.2bR620.3bR50.0b11.3x12.8x1x
Mon, 01 Jun 2026R625.5bR625.3bR50.9b10.6x12.3x1x
Wed, 29 Apr 2026R622.2bR625.3bR50.9b10.9x12.2x1x
Fri, 27 Mar 2026R625.8bR625.4bR50.9b10.7x12.3x1x
Sun, 22 Feb 2026R676.3bR582.0bR51.2b11.3x13.2x1.2x
Tue, 20 Jan 2026R630.2bR582.0bR51.2b10.5x12.3x1.1x
Thu, 18 Dec 2025R635.0bR582.0bR51.2b10.6x12.4x1.1x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025R621.4bR582.0bR51.2b10.1x12.1x1.1x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025R595.5bR582.0bR51.2b9.6x11.6x1x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025R592.8bR569.1bR49.7b9x11.9x1x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025R586.8bR538.6bR48.6b9.4x12.1x1.1x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025R602.1bR538.6bR48.6b9.8x12.4x1.1x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025R596.1bR538.6bR48.6b9.7x12.3x1.1x
Thu, 01 May 2025R575.0bR538.6bR48.6b9.3x11.8x1.1x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025R560.8bR538.6bR48.6b9.3x11.5x1x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025R565.7bR499.5bR42.9b12.6x13.2x1.1x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025R543.0bR499.5bR42.9b12.4x12.6x1.1x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024R555.2bR499.5bR42.9b12.8x12.9x1.1x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024R547.7bR499.5bR42.9b12.6x12.8x1.1x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024R530.0bR499.5bR42.9b12.3x12.3x1.1x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024R485.4bR577.1bR40.1b10.5x12.1x0.8x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024R456.3bR587.7bR34.6b14.1x13.2x0.8x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024R457.5bR587.7bR34.6b14.5x13.2x0.8x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024R398.6bR587.7bR34.6b12.9x11.5x0.7x
Fri, 03 May 2024R392.6bR587.7bR34.6b12x11.3x0.7x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024R403.0bR587.7bR34.6b12.3x11.6x0.7x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024R427.2bR560.1bR33.8b12.4x12.7x0.8x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024R426.0bR560.1bR33.8b11.8x12.6x0.8x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023R427.0bR560.1bR33.8b12x12.6x0.8x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023R424.7bR560.1bR33.8b11.5x12.6x0.8x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023R411.9bR560.1bR33.8b11.6x12.2x0.7x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023R423.8bR528.5bR33.5b12.9x12.7x0.8x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023R423.4bR386.2bR33.7b12.6x12.6x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.6x


Total Market Cap: R423.4bTotal Earnings: R33.7bTotal Revenue: R386.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Insurance Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 12.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the South African Insurance industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 12.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Insurance industry have grown 14% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 17% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South African Financials industry?

ZA Market2.74%
Financials2.42%
Insurance1.28%
Life and Health Insurance1.91%
Insurance Brokers0%0
General Insurance0%0
Property and Casualty Insurance-0.42%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 18.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 14.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Life and Health Insurance industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 11.1x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 12% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the Life and Health Insurance industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SLM SanlamR88.652.0%
+R3.7b		3.6%PE11.6x
MTM Momentum GroupR42.615.0%
+R2.6b		21.8%PE9x
DSY DiscoveryR263.231.4%
+R2.5b		23.6%PE16.7x
OMU Old MutualR13.240.3%
+R167.1m		8.5%PE6.6x

Latest News

DSY
R263.23
Discovery
7D
1.4%
1Y
23.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 29

DSY: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower Discount Rate Suggest Balanced Future Prospects

The analyst price target for Discovery has been raised from ZAR207.10 to ZAR240.00, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, a wider profit margin, weaker revenue growth and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Discovery No recent Discovery specific press releases or news headlines were provided in the source feed as of 28 July 2026.
OUT
R82.33
OUTsurance Group
7D
-0.5%
1Y
9.0%
Analysis Article • Jul 24

Here's Why We Think OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
MTM
R42.61
Momentum Group
7D
5.0%
1Y
21.8%
Analysis Article • Jul 21

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Momentum Group (JSE:MTM) Presents An Opportunity

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
SNT
R401.72
Santam
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-7.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

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Santam’s updated analyst price target has moved from ZAR503.51 to ZAR449.33, as analysts adjust their assumptions for fair value, discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Santam No recent Santam specific news, periodical coverage or key developments were provided in the available sources.
SLM
R88.65
Sanlam
7D
2.0%
1Y
3.6%
OMU
R13.24
Old Mutual
7D
0.3%
1Y
8.5%