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KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KNSL - US49714P1084 - Common Stock

430.66 USD
+2.36 (+0.55%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 4:43:50 PM
430.66 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 4:43:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KNSL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNSL was compared to 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. KNSL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. KNSL shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KNSL was profitable.
In the past 5 years KNSL has always been profitable.
KNSL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.04%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.52% of the companies in the same industry.
KNSL has a better Return On Equity (25.93%) than 92.47% of its industry peers.
KNSL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 89.73% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNSL is above the industry average of 4.47%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.04%
ROE 25.93%
ROIC 7.55%
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)7.14%
ROE(3y)25.89%
ROE(5y)22.97%
ROIC(3y)7.61%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
KNSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

KNSL's Profit Margin of 26.78% is amongst the best of the industry. KNSL outperforms 97.95% of its industry peers.
KNSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KNSL has a Operating Margin of 31.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 97.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNSL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.08%
PM (TTM) 26.78%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y8.21%
PM growth 3Y3.58%
PM growth 5Y5.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
KNSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNSL is destroying value.
KNSL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KNSL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KNSL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingKNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
KNSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KNSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
KNSL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNSL outperforms 76.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.6%
KNSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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 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 has grown by an nice 19.96% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 46.15% 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 19.68% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 38.41% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.96%
EPS 3Y40.94%
EPS 5Y46.15%
EPS Q2Q%27.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.68%
Revenue growth 3Y34.73%
Revenue growth 5Y38.41%
Sales Q2Q%22.17%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KNSL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.35%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3Y12.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
KNSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 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 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, the valuation of KNSL can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than 76.03% of the companies in the same industry.
KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.47, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNSL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, KNSL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.88
Fwd PE 20.47
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.70% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.13
KNSL Per share dataKNSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KNSL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KNSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
KNSL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KNSL has a yearly dividend return of 0.16%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.43, KNSL is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KNSL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.16%

5.2 History

The dividend of KNSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.48%!
KNSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)13.48%
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 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

KNSL pays out 1.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KNSL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP1.56%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%
KNSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
KNSL Dividend Payout.KNSL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KNSL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC

NYSE:KNSL (9/17/2025, 4:43:50 PM)

After market: 430.66 0 (0%)

430.66

+2.36 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners90.32%
Inst Owner Change-3.22%
Ins Owners5.29%
Ins Owner Change-0.57%
Market Cap10.03B
Analysts71.58
Price Target514.08 (19.37%)
Short Float %7.49%
Short Ratio8.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.16%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.48%
DP1.56%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.21%
Min EPS beat(2)6.2%
Max EPS beat(2)12.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.28%
Min EPS beat(4)4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)14.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.78%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.24%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)14.9%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.87%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.87%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.79%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.8%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.11%
PT rev (1m)-0.11%
PT rev (3m)5.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.88
Fwd PE 20.47
P/S 6.02
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.83
P/tB 5.84
EV/EBITDA 19.13
EPS(TTM)17.31
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)21.04
Fwd EY4.89%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS71.58
BVpS73.93
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)0.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.04%
ROE 25.93%
ROCE 9.39%
ROIC 7.55%
ROICexc 7.75%
ROICexgc 8.52%
OM 31.08%
PM (TTM) 26.78%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)7.14%
ROE(3y)25.89%
ROE(5y)22.97%
ROIC(3y)7.61%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
ROICexc(3y)7.91%
ROICexc(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc(3y)8.76%
ROICexgc(5y)7.83%
ROCE(3y)9.47%
ROCE(5y)8.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.3%
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y8.21%
PM growth 3Y3.58%
PM growth 5Y5.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.35
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)289.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)642.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.25%
Profit Quality(3y)284.25%
Profit Quality(5y)278.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.96%
EPS 3Y40.94%
EPS 5Y46.15%
EPS Q2Q%27.47%
EPS Next Y16.35%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y12.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.68%
Revenue growth 3Y34.73%
Revenue growth 5Y38.41%
Sales Q2Q%22.17%
Revenue Next Year12.92%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3Y12.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.27%
EBIT growth 3Y42.2%
EBIT growth 5Y49.77%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.62%
FCF growth 3Y33.41%
FCF growth 5Y43.1%
OCF growth 1Y13.55%
OCF growth 3Y33.86%
OCF growth 5Y40.49%