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AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AMSF - US03071H1005 - Common Stock

38.37 USD
-0.16 (-0.42%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 4:30:01 PM
38.37 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/29/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

AMSF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. AMSF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AMSF is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AMSF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AMSF had a positive cash flow from operations.
AMSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AMSF had a positive operating cash flow.
AMSF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAMSF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.28%, AMSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of AMSF (18.17%) is better than 81.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AMSF (4.22%) is better than 68.92% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AMSF is significantly below the industry average of 14.88%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 18.17%
ROIC 4.22%
ROA(3y)4.74%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)20.1%
ROE(5y)19.3%
ROIC(3y)4.78%
ROIC(5y)4.81%
AMSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAMSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

AMSF has a better Profit Margin (16.31%) than 83.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AMSF has declined.
AMSF has a better Operating Margin (19.35%) than 68.24% of its industry peers.
AMSF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.35%
PM (TTM) 16.31%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-3.47%
OM growth 5Y-8.09%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y-6.1%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AMSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAMSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AMSF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AMSF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AMSF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AMSF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AMSF Yearly Shares OutstandingAMSF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
AMSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAMSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

AMSF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC8.78%
AMSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAMSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
AMSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAMSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AMSF have decreased by -9.27% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AMSF shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.34% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.49% in the past year.
AMSF shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.27%
EPS 3Y-3.68%
EPS 5Y-11.34%
EPS Q2Q%-5.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.17%

3.2 Future

AMSF is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.80% yearly.
AMSF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.38%
EPS Next 2Y-5.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
AMSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAMSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
AMSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAMSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.33, AMSF is valued correctly.
AMSF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
AMSF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
AMSF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.97.
63.51% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AMSF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. AMSF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.33
Fwd PE 16.97
AMSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAMSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

AMSF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
AMSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AMSF is more expensive than 73.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 78.19
EV/EBITDA 11.22
AMSF Per share dataAMSF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as AMSF's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AMSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, which is a nice return.
AMSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.42. AMSF pays more dividend than 80.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, AMSF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.04%

5.2 History

The dividend of AMSF decreases each year by -0.15%.
AMSF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
AMSF Yearly Dividends per shareAMSF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

173.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AMSF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AMSF's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP173.45%
EPS Next 2Y-5.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
AMSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAMSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
AMSF Dividend Payout.AMSF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AMSF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AMERISAFE INC

NASDAQ:AMSF (12/29/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 38.37 0 (0%)

38.37

-0.16 (-0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners99.37%
Inst Owner Change-0.98%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap725.96M
Revenue(TTM)305.98M
Net Income(TTM)49.92M
Analysts77.78
Price Target50.32 (31.14%)
Short Float %0.86%
Short Ratio1.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.04%
Yearly Dividend4.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.15%
DP173.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.22%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.64%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.22%
Max EPS beat(4)4.89%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.43%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.11%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.08%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.84%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.84%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.32%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.08%
PT rev (1m)-1.99%
PT rev (3m)-9.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.33
Fwd PE 16.97
P/S 2.37
P/FCF 78.19
P/OCF 64.39
P/B 2.64
P/tB 2.64
EV/EBITDA 11.22
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY5.89%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY1.28%
OCF(TTM)0.6
OCFY1.55%
SpS16.17
BVpS14.52
TBVpS14.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 18.17%
ROCE 5.26%
ROIC 4.22%
ROICexc 4.44%
ROICexgc 5.05%
OM 19.35%
PM (TTM) 16.31%
GM N/A
FCFM 3.03%
ROA(3y)4.74%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)20.1%
ROE(5y)19.3%
ROIC(3y)4.78%
ROIC(5y)4.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.99%
ROICexc(5y)5.03%
ROICexgc(3y)5.72%
ROICexgc(5y)5.69%
ROCE(3y)5.96%
ROCE(5y)5.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.79%
OM growth 3Y-3.47%
OM growth 5Y-8.09%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y-6.1%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 234%
Cap/Sales 0.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 18.77%
Profit Quality 18.6%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)92.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.37%
Profit Quality(3y)45.41%
Profit Quality(5y)52.83%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.27%
EPS 3Y-3.68%
EPS 5Y-11.34%
EPS Q2Q%-5.17%
EPS Next Y-8.38%
EPS Next 2Y-5.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.17%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.9%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.68%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-46.33%
FCF growth 3Y-13.99%
FCF growth 5Y-21.39%
OCF growth 1Y-37.37%
OCF growth 3Y-13.98%
OCF growth 5Y-21.04%

AMERISAFE INC / AMSF FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AMSF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AMSF.


Can you provide the valuation status for AMERISAFE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to AMERISAFE INC (AMSF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) stock?

AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for AMSF stock?

The financial health rating of AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) stock?

The dividend rating of AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 173.45%.