The Progressive Corp (NYSE:PGR)

kumiawan (47.55) Submitted: 10/9/2006 12:10:53 PM : Start Price: $22.52 PGR Score: -7.97

although i personally use farmers, pgr just seems like a smarter way to do business

Immord (94.56) Submitted: 10/8/2006 3:28:03 AM : Start Price: $22.47 PGR Score: -7.79

Good Company, decent price.

dcatt99 (< 20) Submitted: 10/5/2006 10:19:59 AM : Start Price: $22.53 PGR Score: -8.03

fears over hurricane exposure and pricing issues have driven the stock down in recent months. As competitors also move to adjust pricing a realignment will occur, revealing the earnings stability and growth potential this stock has

XMFWBuffettJr (97.46) Submitted: 9/27/2006 8:03:05 PM : Start Price: $22.17 PGR Score: -7.68

Wow, nice rating by CAPS players. I guess I'm not the only one who noticed Progressive is still the only company that can beat GEICO on an insurance quote (well, at least on mine). Even with the good grades discount and the BRK shareholder discount (neither of which Progressive allows), Progressive still beats GEICO.

Debt has been cut in half since 9/11. Profit margins have always been higher than the industry, and always will. Dividend gone up, shares have gone down. That is usually a recipe for sucess. Owner earnings have just blown up. If this company can annualize 40% growth in owner earnings over the next five years like it did over the last five, you won't need auto insurance anymore. When the company's stock can compound your money faster than the company's insurance policies can, I know which one I'd rather buy! (Just kidding of course, I'll still carry collision and uninsured motorist, but if I were wealthy, I really would cancel the non-liability and put the money in the stock instead.

burbil (< 20) Submitted: 9/13/2006 1:19:23 AM : Start Price: $21.33 PGR Score: -5.68

Historically, after a split this stock has tripled in value within 3-4 years, to split again. Though that level of performance may not continue as strong since the stock has gone from pure growth to dividend producing, I believe the stock, now selling at @$24/share, will at least doubl in value in the next 2 years.

tsmfool (95.57) Submitted: 9/5/2006 9:14:21 PM : Start Price: $21.51 PGR Score: -7.11

PGR is an innovator and is currently #3 in Property and Casualty Insurance. The division by Channel provides consumers with options on how and when to purchase. I expect that Direct Business will continue to grow. While their is alot of competition, PGR management will continue to use technology to keep their competitive edge. The market is tough now, but will turn around within two years.

gailwood (97.40) Submitted: 8/24/2006 3:17:34 AM : Start Price: $21.26 PGR Score: -6.62

Strong marketing.