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.
- Each year in the past 5 years AFG has been profitable.
- AFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AFG has a Return On Assets (2.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AFG has a Return On Equity of 17.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: AFG outperforms 70.07% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.64%, AFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- AFG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.71%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.55%.
| 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFG outperforms 59.86% of its industry peers.
- AFG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- AFG's Operating Margin of 13.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFG outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
- AFG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AFG has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for AFG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AFG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.77, AFG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AFG is 1.30, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AFG, only 1.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AFG has a Debt to FCF ratio (1.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, AFG is not doing good in the industry: 60.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.61 indicates that AFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.61, AFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Quick ratio of 5.61 is amongst the best of the industry. AFG outperforms 97.28% 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%.
- AFG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.97% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AFG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the last year.
- AFG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.25% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AFG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y3.75%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.59, which indicates a correct valuation of AFG.
- AFG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.35, AFG is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.57, the valuation of AFG can be described as very reasonable.
- AFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- AFG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as AFG.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as AFG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AFG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)3.17
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
5. AFG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, AFG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AFG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AFG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.79%!
- AFG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- AFG pays out 71.97% of its income as dividend. 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
129.55
-0.73 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners68.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners17.56%
Ins Owner Change1.35%
Market Cap10.76B
Revenue(TTM)8.14B
Net Income(TTM)842.00M
Analysts70.91
Price Target144.16 (11.28%)
Short Float %2.32%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
Yearly Dividend7.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.79%
DP71.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.88)
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)0.59%
PT rev (3m)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.02 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.29 |
EPS(TTM)10.29
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)11.2
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)16.83
FCFY12.99%
OCF(TTM)18.45
OCFY14.24%
SpS97.97
BVpS58.01
TBVpS51.8
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)3.17
Graham Number115.891 (-10.54%)
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
WACC8.23%
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 Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y3.75%
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 for AFG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) stock?
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AFG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) is 12.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.
Is the dividend of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.97%.