ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ERIE • US29530P1021
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This ERIE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ERIE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ERIE was profitable.
- In the past year ERIE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ERIE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ERIE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ERIE's Return On Assets of 16.92% is amongst the best of the industry. ERIE outperforms 98.64% of its industry peers.
- ERIE has a better Return On Equity (24.28%) than 88.44% of its industry peers.
- ERIE has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERIE outperforms 97.28% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ERIE is significantly above the industry average of 9.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.92% | ||
| ROE | 24.28% | ||
| ROIC | 23.36% |
ROA(3y)18.5%
ROA(5y)16.42%
ROE(3y)27.18%
ROE(5y)24.87%
ROIC(3y)24.14%
ROIC(5y)21.38%
1.3 Margins
- ERIE has a Profit Margin of 13.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERIE outperforms 70.75% of its industry peers.
- ERIE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.91%, ERIE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- ERIE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.91%, ERIE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ERIE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.97% | ||
| GM | 17.91% |
OM growth 3Y10.01%
OM growth 5Y5.75%
PM growth 3Y9.36%
PM growth 5Y3.53%
GM growth 3Y10.01%
GM growth 5Y5.75%
2. ERIE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ERIE is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ERIE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- ERIE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ERIE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 10.54 indicates that ERIE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ERIE's Altman-Z score of 10.54 is amongst the best of the industry. ERIE outperforms 98.64% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for ERIE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.54 |
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- ERIE has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that ERIE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ERIE has a better Current ratio (1.29) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that ERIE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, ERIE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. ERIE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ERIE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.98%.
- Measured over the past years, ERIE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.78% on average per year.
- ERIE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.76%.
- ERIE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.98%
EPS 3Y23.36%
EPS 5Y13.78%
EPS Q2Q%8.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.9%
Sales Q2Q%2.28%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y28.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.1%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. ERIE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.04, ERIE is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ERIE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 79.59% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ERIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say ERIE is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.58, which indicates a correct valuation of ERIE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ERIE is valued a bit more expensive than 68.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- ERIE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ERIE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ERIE is more expensive than 70.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ERIE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- ERIE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ERIE's earnings are expected to grow with 13.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ERIE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%, ERIE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- ERIE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.37.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ERIE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ERIE decreases each year by -1.51%.
- ERIE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ERIE has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.51%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- ERIE pays out 45.30% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.3%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ERIE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
229.94
-1.28 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Industry Strength40.37
Industry Growth89.44
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2026-08-05
Inst Owners45.85%
Inst Owner Change0.39%
Ins Owners9.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap12.02B
Revenue(TTM)4.09B
Net Income(TTM)571.39M
Analysts85.71
Price Target76.31 (-66.81%)
Short Float %9.46%
Short Ratio9.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
Yearly Dividend4.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.51%
DP45.3%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-07 2026-04-07 (1.4625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.39%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.73%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.39%
Max EPS beat(4)1.82%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.91%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.74%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.55%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.94%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.21 | ||
| P/B | 5.11 | ||
| P/tB | 5.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)10.93
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)13.87
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)10.27
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)12.63
OCFY5.49%
SpS78.21
BVpS45.01
TBVpS45.01
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)1.53
Graham Number105.209 (-54.25%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.92% | ||
| ROE | 24.28% | ||
| ROCE | 29.58% | ||
| ROIC | 23.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.39% | ||
| OM | 17.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.97% | ||
| GM | 17.91% | ||
| FCFM | 13.13% |
ROA(3y)18.5%
ROA(5y)16.42%
ROE(3y)27.18%
ROE(5y)24.87%
ROIC(3y)24.14%
ROIC(5y)21.38%
ROICexc(3y)28.1%
ROICexc(5y)24.7%
ROICexgc(3y)28.1%
ROICexgc(5y)24.7%
ROCE(3y)30.57%
ROCE(5y)27.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.2%
OM growth 3Y10.01%
OM growth 5Y5.75%
PM growth 3Y9.36%
PM growth 5Y3.53%
GM growth 3Y10.01%
GM growth 5Y5.75%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.54 |
F-Score5
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC2.6
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.4%
Profit Quality(3y)82.6%
Profit Quality(5y)86.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.98%
EPS 3Y23.36%
EPS 5Y13.78%
EPS Q2Q%8.68%
EPS Next Y28.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.72%
Revenue growth 5Y9.9%
Sales Q2Q%2.28%
Revenue Next Year4.1%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.38%
EBIT growth 3Y23.99%
EBIT growth 5Y16.22%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.53%
FCF growth 3Y24.06%
FCF growth 5Y14.74%
OCF growth 1Y57.1%
OCF growth 3Y23.31%
OCF growth 5Y14.92%
ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A / ERIE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ERIE.
Can you provide the valuation status for ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) stock?
ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) is expected to grow by 28.79% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) stock?
The dividend rating of ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY-CL A (ERIE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 45.3%.