KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KNSL • US49714P1084
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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.
1. KNSL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KNSL was profitable.
- KNSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years KNSL has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KNSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KNSL has a Return On Assets of 8.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 93.24% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.42%, KNSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KNSL (7.60%) is better than 87.84% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNSL is significantly below the industry average of 15.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of KNSL (27.18%) is better than 96.62% of its industry peers.
- KNSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.51%, KNSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNSL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. KNSL Health Analysis
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 reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KNSL has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, KNSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.21, KNSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KNSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KNSL (0.11) is better than 79.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. KNSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KNSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.41%, which is quite impressive.
- KNSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 43.92% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 17.61% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.52% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.76% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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.
4. KNSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.82, the valuation of KNSL can be described as correct.
- KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNSL is more expensive than 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. KNSL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.78, the valuation of KNSL can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than 68.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. KNSL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNSL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.67 |
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.
- KNSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
5. KNSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KNSL has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
- KNSL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.83.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, KNSL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- KNSL pays out 3.24% 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.
DP3.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.91%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
KNSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
328.21
+1.49 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners91.66%
Inst Owner Change4.51%
Ins Owners5.23%
Ins Owner Change1.77%
Market Cap7.60B
Revenue(TTM)1.81B
Net Income(TTM)474.09M
Analysts71.58
Price Target433.16 (31.98%)
Short Float %10.96%
Short Ratio10.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.62%
DP3.24%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date02-26 2026-02-26 (0.25)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.78 | ||
| P/S | 4.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/B | 4.07 | ||
| P/tB | 4.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.67 |
EPS(TTM)19.51
EY5.94%
EPS(NY)20.79
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)41.53
FCFY12.65%
OCF(TTM)43.86
OCFY13.36%
SpS75.33
BVpS80.57
TBVpS80.42
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham Number188.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 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 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%.