(AGO) Assured Guaranty - Ratings and Ratios

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) is a Bermuda-based provider of credit protection products, operating in both public and structured finance markets globally. The company is divided into two primary segments: Insurance and Asset Management. Its core offering is financial guaranty insurance, which safeguards debt instrument holders against payment defaults. This includes coverage for municipal bonds, infrastructure projects, and structured finance products like residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm also provides specialty insurance and reinsurance, targeting transactions with risk profiles akin to its core structured finance exposures. Additionally, it offers asset management services, including investment advisory, further diversifying its revenue streams.

The company’s expertise extends to insuring and reinsuring a broad range of obligations, including U.S. public finance bonds (such as general obligation, tax-backed, and housing revenue bonds) and non-U.S. public finance obligations (like regulated utilities and sovereign bonds). In structured finance, it covers residential mortgage-backed securities, consumer receivables, and financial products. Specialty business lines include real estate, insurance securitizations, and aircraft residual value insurance. The company markets its services directly to issuers, underwriters, and investors, leveraging its position as a leading financial guarantor. Incorporated in 2003, Assured Guaranty is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

### 3-Month Forecast Based on the provided data: - Technical Outlook: AGO is trading above its SMA20 ($83.35) and SMA50 ($86.04), with the SMA200 ($84.82) slightly below the current price ($86.80). This suggests potential bullish momentum forming. The ATR ($2.65) indicates moderate volatility, with possible price targets between $88.45 (upper) and $85.15 (lower). - Fundamental Outlook: With a P/B ratio of 0.76 and a forward P/E of 12.29, the stock appears reasonably valued. The P/S ratio of 4.63 reflects its niche market position. An RoE of 6.84% indicates moderate profitability. Expect focus on maintaining operational efficiency and expanding its structured finance portfolio.