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KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNSL - US49714P1084 - Common Stock

391.12 USD
-4.51 (-1.14%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:11:23 PM
391.12 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:11:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KNSL. KNSL was compared to 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While KNSL has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. KNSL is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KNSL had positive earnings in the past year.
KNSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KNSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KNSL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

KNSL's Return On Assets of 8.13% is amongst the best of the industry. KNSL outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.42%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KNSL (7.64%) is better than 89.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNSL is significantly below the industry average of 14.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.64%) for KNSL is above the 3 year average (7.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.13%
ROE 25.42%
ROIC 7.64%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 97.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNSL has grown nicely.
KNSL has a Operating Margin of 31.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 93.92% of its industry peers.
KNSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.51%
PM (TTM) 27.18%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KNSL 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 KNSL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KNSL has more shares outstanding
KNSL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingKNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNSL (0.21) is better than 91.22% of its industry peers.
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 77.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.21
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.73%
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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KNSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.58%, which is quite good.
KNSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.15% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 18.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KNSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 38.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.58%
EPS 3Y40.94%
EPS 5Y46.15%
EPS Q2Q%24.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y34.73%
Revenue growth 5Y38.41%
Sales Q2Q%19%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KNSL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.78% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.3%
Revenue Next 2Y12.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.55%
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 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

KNSL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.35.
KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNSL is more expensive than 69.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. KNSL is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.65, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNSL.
KNSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNSL is more expensive than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, KNSL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.35
Fwd PE 18.65
KNSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

63.51% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNSL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KNSL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.46
EV/EBITDA 16.43
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KNSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNSL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.17%, KNSL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, KNSL is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.17, KNSL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of KNSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.48%!
KNSL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As KNSL did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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 0.2 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.
The dividend of KNSL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP3.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%
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 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 (12/31/2025, 8:11:23 PM)

After market: 391.12 0 (0%)

391.12

-4.51 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners87.8%
Inst Owner Change-1.66%
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap9.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.74B
Net Income(TTM)474.09M
Analysts71.58
Price Target467.16 (19.44%)
Short Float %7.81%
Short Ratio6.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.17%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.48%
DP3.24%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-DateN/A
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)-2.28%
PT rev (3m)-9.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.35
Fwd PE 18.65
P/S 5.22
P/FCF 9.46
P/OCF 8.96
P/B 4.88
P/tB 4.89
EV/EBITDA 16.43
EPS(TTM)18.32
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)20.98
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)41.34
FCFY10.57%
OCF(TTM)43.65
OCFY11.16%
SpS74.98
BVpS80.19
TBVpS80.04
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number181.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.13%
ROE 25.42%
ROCE 9.5%
ROIC 7.64%
ROICexc 7.87%
ROICexgc 8.62%
OM 31.51%
PM (TTM) 27.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 55.13%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.21
Debt/EBITDA 0.36
Cap/Depr 928.46%
Cap/Sales 3.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 182.83%
Profit Quality 202.8%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.73%
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)19.58%
EPS 3Y40.94%
EPS 5Y46.15%
EPS Q2Q%24.05%
EPS Next Y19.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y34.73%
Revenue growth 5Y38.41%
Sales Q2Q%19%
Revenue Next Year16.3%
Revenue Next 2Y12.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.25%
EBIT growth 3Y42.2%
EBIT growth 5Y49.77%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y29.62%
FCF growth 3Y33.41%
FCF growth 5Y43.1%
OCF growth 1Y35.48%
OCF growth 3Y33.86%
OCF growth 5Y40.49%

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC / KNSL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KNSL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KNSL.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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 8 / 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 19.91% 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%.