Brighthouse Financial Takes on National Western Life Group in Head-to-Head Showdown
December 12, 2023

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Brighthouse Financial ($NASDAQ:BHF) and National Western Life Group are two major players in the financial industry, facing off in what is sure to be a head-to-head showdown. To compare the two, it’s important to understand a bit about each. Brighthouse Financial is a financial services company that specializes in providing life insurance, annuities, and other retirement products to individuals and groups.
In addition, the company focuses on providing long-term financial security and peace of mind to its customers through an array of financial products. National Western Life Group is a holding company for several divisions focused on providing life insurance, annuities, and other retirement products. It provides services to individuals, families, and businesses, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and more. It is also a major provider of reinsurance products for different types of businesses. Both companies have impressive experience in the industry and provide excellent services to individuals, families, and businesses alike. It remains to be seen which company will come out on top but one thing is for certain – the competition between these two financial giants is going to be fierce.
Market Price
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL opened at $53.0 and closed at $53.1, down by 0.3% from its prior closing price of 53.2. Despite the small moves, the two companies were locked in a tight battle throughout the day, with the slight dip in BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL’s stock ultimately ending up being the difference maker. This head-to-head showdown is just one of many between the two financial giants, and it will be interesting to see if either side can gain the upper hand in the future. Live Quote…
About the Company
Income Snapshot
Below shows the total revenue, net income and net margin for Brighthouse Financial. More…
| Total Revenues | Net Income | Net Margin |
| 4.05k | -4.04k | -97.0% |
Cash Flow Snapshot
Below shows the cash from operations, investing and financing for Brighthouse Financial. More…
| Operations | Investing | Financing |
| -438 | -3.32k | 2.81k |
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Below shows the total assets, liabilities and book value per share for Brighthouse Financial. More…
| Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Book Value Per Share |
| 223.52k | 219.38k | 62.89 |
Key Ratios Snapshot
Some of the financial key ratios for Brighthouse Financial are shown below. More…
| 3Y Rev Growth | 3Y Operating Profit Growth | Operating Margin |
| -22.8% | – | -123.6% |
| FCF Margin | ROE | ROA |
| -10.8% | -69.8% | -1.4% |
Analysis
We have conducted an analysis of BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL‘s wellbeing, using the GoodWhale star chart. On our star chart, BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL is strong in , and weak in asset, dividend, growth, and profitability. We have classified BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL as an ‘elephant’, which is a type of company that we have concluded is rich in assets after deducting off liabilities. This type of company may be of interest to investors who favour large companies that are strong in terms of assets and cashflows. BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL has an intermediate health score of 5/10 considering its cashflows and debt, so it might be able to sustain future operations in times of crisis. More…

Peers
The company competes with National Western Life Group Inc, Prudential Financial Inc, and CNP Assurances in the highly competitive life insurance and annuities market.
– National Western Life Group Inc ($NASDAQ:NWLI)
National Western Life Group Inc is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries. The Company’s principal subsidiary is National Western Life Insurance Company, a Texas corporation. National Western offers a variety of insurance products, including annuities, life insurance, and reinsurance.
– Prudential Financial Inc ($NYSE:PRU)
Prudential Financial Inc is an American multinational financial services company with a market cap of $36.56 billion as of 2022. It offers a variety of products and services including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, pension and retirement products, and investment management. Prudential is one of the largest financial services companies in the world with over $1 trillion in assets under management.
Summary
Brighthouse Financial is a Delaware-registered holding company offering a wide range of financial products. Its focus is on providing annuities, life insurance, and asset management. Brighthouse Financial’s annuities provide fixed and variable rates of return, with additional riders available to enhance the contracts. Its life insurance products offer tailored death benefits and living benefits for policyholders.
For asset management, Brighthouse Financial provides mutual funds, money market accounts, and exchange-traded funds. The company has a track record of delivering attractive returns in all of its divisions, making it an attractive choice for investors. Brighthouse Financial also has an excellent customer service rating, with a knowledgeable team of advisors always available to help customers make the best decisions for their financial goals.
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