KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KNSL • US49714P1084
Current stock price
311.74 USD
-11.87 (-3.67%)
At close:
313.16 USD
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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.
- In the past year KNSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- KNSL has a better Return On Assets (8.33%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- KNSL has a better Return On Equity (25.70%) than 89.12% of its industry peers.
- KNSL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.82% is amongst the best of the industry. KNSL outperforms 82.99% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNSL is in line with the industry average of 9.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.33% | ||
| ROE | 25.7% | ||
| ROIC | 7.82% |
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
- KNSL has a Profit Margin of 27.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 92.52% of its industry peers.
- KNSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KNSL has a better Operating Margin (32.21%) than 93.20% of its industry peers.
- KNSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.78% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KNSL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KNSL has less shares outstanding
- KNSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KNSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KNSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.23. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KNSL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.23) than 89.80% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KNSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, KNSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. KNSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.44% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KNSL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.92% on average per year.
- KNSL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.27%.
- Measured over the past years, KNSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 32.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.44%
EPS 3Y35.8%
EPS 5Y43.92%
EPS Q2Q%37.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.27%
Revenue growth 3Y27.91%
Revenue growth 5Y32.59%
Sales Q2Q%10.23%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KNSL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.09% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KNSL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.4%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. KNSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.91, which indicates a correct valuation of KNSL.
- KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNSL is more expensive than 72.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.76, which indicates a correct valuation of KNSL.
- KNSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNSL is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say KNSL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNSL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- KNSL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- KNSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
5. KNSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KNSL has a yearly dividend return of 0.31%, which is pretty low.
- The stock price of KNSL dropped by -21.25% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, KNSL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, KNSL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.62%!
- 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)13.62%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- 3.13% 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.
DP3.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
KNSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
311.74
-11.87 (-3.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Industry Strength36.02
Industry Growth89.44
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-22 2026-07-22/amc
Inst Owners91.57%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners5.27%
Ins Owner Change1.77%
Market Cap7.19B
Revenue(TTM)1.87B
Net Income(TTM)503.61M
Analysts67.78
Price Target362.74 (16.36%)
Short Float %10.23%
Short Ratio8.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.62%
DP3.13%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date02-26 2026-02-26 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.96%
Min EPS beat(2)5.92%
Max EPS beat(2)8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.09%
Min EPS beat(4)5.92%
Max EPS beat(4)12.22%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)7.25%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.89%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.22%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.22%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.23%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.42%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.74%
PT rev (1m)-9.02%
PT rev (3m)-15.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.76 | ||
| P/S | 3.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.89 | ||
| P/B | 3.67 | ||
| P/tB | 3.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 |
EPS(TTM)20.91
EY6.71%
EPS(NY)22.66
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)42.93
FCFY13.77%
OCF(TTM)45.26
OCFY14.52%
SpS78.63
BVpS84.98
TBVpS84.82
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number199.95 (-35.86%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.33% | ||
| ROE | 25.7% | ||
| ROCE | 9.77% | ||
| ROIC | 7.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.76% | ||
| OM | 32.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.78% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 54.6% |
ROA(3y)8.33%
ROA(5y)7.66%
ROE(3y)27.34%
ROE(5y)25.04%
ROIC(3y)7.95%
ROIC(5y)7.44%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 920.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 56.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 176.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 196.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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)28.44%
EPS 3Y35.8%
EPS 5Y43.92%
EPS Q2Q%37.74%
EPS Next Y6.4%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.27%
Revenue growth 3Y27.91%
Revenue growth 5Y32.59%
Sales Q2Q%10.23%
Revenue Next Year4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.8%
EBIT growth 3Y37.06%
EBIT growth 5Y47.76%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.96%
FCF growth 3Y21.58%
FCF growth 5Y32%
OCF growth 1Y6.91%
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.
How profitable is KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) stock?
KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KNSL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is 14.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.67.
What is the financial health of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) stock?
The financial health rating of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is 4 / 10.