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CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNO - US12621E1038 - Common Stock

43.4 USD
-0.51 (-1.16%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
43.4 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CNO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CNO against 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CNO while its profitability can be described as average. CNO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CNO had a positive cash flow from operations.
CNO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CNO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CNO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

CNO has a worse Return On Assets (0.77%) than 64.19% of its industry peers.
CNO has a Return On Equity (11.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.77%
ROE 11.29%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)1.24%
ROE(3y)21.43%
ROE(5y)16.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CNO (6.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CNO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CNO has a better Operating Margin (16.49%) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.49%
PM (TTM) 6.54%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-3.08%
OM growth 5Y9.46%
PM growth 3Y-13.73%
PM growth 5Y-2.56%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CNO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CNO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CNO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CNO is higher compared to a year ago.
CNO Yearly Shares OutstandingCNO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CNO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

CNO has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.04. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNO would need 6.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.04, CNO is not doing good in the industry: 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CNO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.55, CNO is not doing good in the industry: 91.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.55
Debt/FCF 6.04
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CNO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CNO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.36% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the past year.
CNO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.36%
EPS 3Y12.53%
EPS 5Y16.49%
EPS Q2Q%16.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y3.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.03%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CNO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue Next Year3.35%
Revenue Next 2Y3.49%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CNO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
CNO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CNO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CNO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
CNO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.89.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CNO.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. CNO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.19
Fwd PE 9.89
CNO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

CNO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNO is cheaper than 66.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
CNO Per share dataCNO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, CNO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CNO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%

5.2 History

The dividend of CNO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.19%!
CNO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CNO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.19%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
CNO Yearly Dividends per shareCNO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

CNO pays out 22.53% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CNO is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP22.53%
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
CNO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
CNO Dividend Payout.CNO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC

NYSE:CNO (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 43.4 0 (0%)

43.4

-0.51 (-1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners96.66%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners2.27%
Ins Owner Change-2.56%
Market Cap4.14B
Revenue(TTM)4.51B
Net Income(TTM)294.70M
Analysts73.33
Price Target45.29 (4.35%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.19%
DP22.53%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.43%
Min EPS beat(2)1.54%
Max EPS beat(2)39.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(4)39.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)19.9%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.78%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)14.66%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)18.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)16.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.9%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.9%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.49%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.46%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.3%
PT rev (3m)4.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.19
Fwd PE 9.89
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 6.17
P/OCF 6.17
P/B 1.58
P/tB 1.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY9.82%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY10.11%
FCF(TTM)7.04
FCFY16.21%
OCF(TTM)7.04
OCFY16.21%
SpS47.25
BVpS27.38
TBVpS27.38
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number51.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.77%
ROE 11.29%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 16.49%
PM (TTM) 6.54%
GM N/A
FCFM 14.89%
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)1.24%
ROE(3y)21.43%
ROE(5y)16.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.15%
ROCE(5y)1.99%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.08%
OM growth 5Y9.46%
PM growth 3Y-13.73%
PM growth 5Y-2.56%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.55
Debt/FCF 6.04
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 227.69%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)148.25%
Profit Quality(5y)158.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.36%
EPS 3Y12.53%
EPS 5Y16.49%
EPS Q2Q%16.22%
EPS Next Y3.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y3.34%
Revenue growth 5Y2.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.03%
Revenue Next Year3.35%
Revenue Next 2Y3.49%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%
EBIT growth 1Y13.26%
EBIT growth 3Y0.16%
EBIT growth 5Y12.04%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.32%
FCF growth 3Y1.61%
FCF growth 5Y-2.06%
OCF growth 1Y18.32%
OCF growth 3Y1.61%
OCF growth 5Y-2.06%

CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC / CNO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CNO.


What is the valuation status of CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) stock?

CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CNO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) is 10.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.


Is the dividend of CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (CNO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.53%.