KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KNSL • US49714P1084

362.53 USD
+0.67 (+0.19%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
362 USD
-0.53 (-0.15%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This KNSL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KNSL. KNSL was compared to 149 industry peers in the Insurance industry. KNSL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KNSL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KNSL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KNSL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KNSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KNSL has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KNSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KNSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNSL 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KNSL (8.13%) is better than 93.29% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.42%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.60%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNSL is significantly below the industry average of 15.25%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.13%
ROE 25.42%
ROIC 7.6%
ROA(3y)8.33%
ROA(5y)7.66%
ROE(3y)27.34%
ROE(5y)25.04%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)7.44%
KNSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.18%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KNSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KNSL's Operating Margin of 31.51% is amongst the best of the industry. KNSL outperforms 93.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNSL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.51%
PM (TTM) 27.18%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y7.15%
OM growth 5Y11.44%
PM growth 3Y14.79%
PM growth 5Y6.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
KNSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. KNSL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNSL is destroying value.
  • KNSL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • KNSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KNSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingKNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
KNSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • KNSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.21. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • KNSL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.21) than 90.60% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KNSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KNSL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 78.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.21
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.8%
KNSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
KNSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

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3. KNSL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.41% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 43.92% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, KNSL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.61% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 32.59% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.41%
EPS 3Y35.8%
EPS 5Y43.92%
EPS Q2Q%25.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.61%
Revenue growth 3Y27.91%
Revenue growth 5Y32.59%
Sales Q2Q%17.26%

3.2 Future

  • KNSL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.52% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KNSL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.98%
Revenue Next 3Y6.76%
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 decreasing.
  • 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.
KNSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KNSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. KNSL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.58, KNSL is valued on the expensive side.
  • KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNSL is more expensive than 73.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, KNSL is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNSL.
  • 70.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNSL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say KNSL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.58
Fwd PE 17.44
KNSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNSL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KNSL is more expensive than 61.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KNSL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.73
EV/EBITDA 15.14
KNSL Per share dataKNSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KNSL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of KNSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%

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5. KNSL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KNSL has a yearly dividend return of 0.26%, which is pretty low.
  • KNSL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.79.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KNSL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KNSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.62%!
  • KNSL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • KNSL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.62%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
KNSL Yearly Dividends per shareKNSL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 3.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNSL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • KNSL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP3.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
KNSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
KNSL Dividend Payout.KNSL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KNSL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KNSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC

NYSE:KNSL (3/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 362 -0.53 (-0.15%)

362.53

+0.67 (+0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners91.66%
Inst Owner Change4.51%
Ins Owners5.23%
Ins Owner Change1.77%
Market Cap8.39B
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)474.09M
Analysts71.58
Price Target433.16 (19.48%)
Short Float %7.84%
Short Ratio7.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.26%
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.62%
DP3.24%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date02-26
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.06%
Min EPS beat(2)5.92%
Max EPS beat(2)6.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.17%
Min EPS beat(4)4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)12.22%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)7.73%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)9.78%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)11.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.22%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.49%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.29%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.3%
PT rev (1m)-7.24%
PT rev (3m)-8.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.58
Fwd PE 17.44
P/S 4.81
P/FCF 8.73
P/OCF 8.27
P/B 4.5
P/tB 4.51
EV/EBITDA 15.14
EPS(TTM)19.51
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)20.79
Fwd EY5.74%
FCF(TTM)41.53
FCFY11.46%
OCF(TTM)43.86
OCFY12.1%
SpS75.33
BVpS80.57
TBVpS80.42
PEG (NY)2.83
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number188.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.13%
ROE 25.42%
ROCE 9.5%
ROIC 7.6%
ROICexc 7.83%
ROICexgc 8.58%
OM 31.51%
PM (TTM) 27.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 55.13%
ROA(3y)8.33%
ROA(5y)7.66%
ROE(3y)27.34%
ROE(5y)25.04%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)7.44%
ROICexc(3y)8.19%
ROICexc(5y)7.75%
ROICexgc(3y)8.98%
ROICexgc(5y)8.54%
ROCE(3y)9.94%
ROCE(5y)9.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.02%
OM growth 3Y7.15%
OM growth 5Y11.44%
PM growth 3Y14.79%
PM growth 5Y6.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.21
Debt/EBITDA 0.36
Cap/Depr 923.36%
Cap/Sales 3.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 182.82%
Profit Quality 202.8%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)511.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)408.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.36%
Profit Quality(3y)234.37%
Profit Quality(5y)262.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.41%
EPS 3Y35.8%
EPS 5Y43.92%
EPS Q2Q%25.76%
EPS Next Y6.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.61%
Revenue growth 3Y27.91%
Revenue growth 5Y32.59%
Sales Q2Q%17.26%
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.98%
Revenue Next 3Y6.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.25%
EBIT growth 3Y37.06%
EBIT growth 5Y47.76%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.09%
FCF growth 3Y21.58%
FCF growth 5Y32%
OCF growth 1Y4.15%
OCF growth 3Y23.23%
OCF growth 5Y30.11%

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC / KNSL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KNSL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KNSL.


What is the valuation status of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of KNSL stock?

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is expected to grow by 6.57% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KNSL stock?

The dividend rating of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.24%.