AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AFG • US0259321042
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This AFG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AFG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- AFG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years AFG has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years AFG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- AFG has a Return On Assets of 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFG outperforms 56.08% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.47%, AFG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AFG (2.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFG is significantly below the industry average of 15.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 17.47% | ||
| ROIC | 2.64% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)3.67%
ROE(3y)19.11%
ROE(5y)23.86%
ROIC(3y)2.71%
ROIC(5y)3.07%
1.3 Margins
- AFG's Profit Margin of 10.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFG outperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
- AFG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 13.38%, AFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-8.15%
OM growth 5Y12.97%
PM growth 3Y-6.86%
PM growth 5Y-4.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. AFG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AFG is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- AFG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AFG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that AFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AFG has a Altman-Z score of 0.77. This is in the better half of the industry: AFG outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
- AFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.30. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AFG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.30) than 60.81% of its industry peers.
- AFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- AFG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: AFG underperforms 60.14% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for AFG, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.61 indicates that AFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- AFG has a Current ratio of 5.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFG outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
- AFG has a Quick Ratio of 5.61. This indicates that AFG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- AFG has a better Quick ratio (5.61) than 97.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.61 |
3. AFG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AFG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.28%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.97% on average over the past years.
- AFG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.70%.
- Measured over the past years, AFG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.28%
EPS 3Y-4.03%
EPS 5Y3.97%
EPS Q2Q%16.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.25%
Sales Q2Q%-2.38%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, AFG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.39% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. AFG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AFG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.10.
- AFG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, AFG is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of AFG.
- AFG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. AFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as AFG.
- AFG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
5. AFG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.62%, AFG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.84, AFG pays a better dividend. On top of this AFG pays more dividend than 87.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, AFG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.62% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AFG grows each year by 13.79%, which is quite nice.
- AFG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of AFG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 71.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AFG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of AFG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP71.97%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
AFG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
124.47
-2.54 (-2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners68.36%
Inst Owner Change1.83%
Ins Owners17.98%
Ins Owner Change1.35%
Market Cap10.37B
Revenue(TTM)8.14B
Net Income(TTM)842.00M
Analysts70.91
Price Target143.31 (15.14%)
Short Float %3%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.62% |
Yearly Dividend7.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.79%
DP71.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (1.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.61%
Min EPS beat(2)6.15%
Max EPS beat(2)9.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.61%
Max EPS beat(4)9.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.28%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.71%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.86%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.74%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.94%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.85%
PT rev (1m)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
EPS(TTM)10.29
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)11.2
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)16.78
FCFY13.48%
OCF(TTM)18.4
OCFY14.79%
SpS97.72
BVpS57.86
TBVpS51.67
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)3.05
Graham Number115.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 17.47% | ||
| ROCE | 3.36% | ||
| ROIC | 2.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.04% | ||
| OM | 13.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 17.17% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)3.67%
ROE(3y)19.11%
ROE(5y)23.86%
ROIC(3y)2.71%
ROIC(5y)3.07%
ROICexc(3y)2.84%
ROICexc(5y)3.23%
ROICexgc(3y)3.1%
ROICexgc(5y)3.51%
ROCE(3y)3.44%
ROCE(5y)3.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y45.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y43.64%
OM growth 3Y-8.15%
OM growth 5Y12.97%
PM growth 3Y-6.86%
PM growth 5Y-4.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 156.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 130.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
F-Score5
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)137.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.27%
Profit Quality(3y)167.9%
Profit Quality(5y)141.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.28%
EPS 3Y-4.03%
EPS 5Y3.97%
EPS Q2Q%16.99%
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.25%
Sales Q2Q%-2.38%
Revenue Next Year2.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.48%
EBIT growth 5Y21.17%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y37.19%
FCF growth 3Y9.42%
FCF growth 5Y-8.02%
OCF growth 1Y33.07%
OCF growth 3Y9.96%
OCF growth 5Y-6.83%
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC / AFG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AFG.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AFG stock?
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) is 12.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.15.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) is expected to grow by 8.8% in the next year.