AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:AMSF • US03071H1005
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33.09 USD
-0.78 (-2.3%)
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This AMSF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AMSF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AMSF was profitable.
- In the past year AMSF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years AMSF has been profitable.
- AMSF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AMSF's Return On Assets of 4.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMSF outperforms 74.32% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.74%, AMSF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: AMSF outperforms 65.54% of its industry peers.
- AMSF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.49%. This is below the industry average of 9.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 18.74% | ||
| ROIC | 4.06% |
ROA(3y)4.67%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)19.1%
ROIC(3y)4.49%
ROIC(5y)4.47%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.04%, AMSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.58%, AMSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.04% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-11.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.51%
PM growth 3Y-6.44%
PM growth 5Y-10.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. AMSF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AMSF is destroying value.
- AMSF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, AMSF has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for AMSF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AMSF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. AMSF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AMSF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.10%.
- AMSF shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.46% yearly.
- AMSF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.65%.
- Measured over the past years, AMSF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.1%
EPS 3Y-10.65%
EPS 5Y-12.46%
EPS Q2Q%-23.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.65%
Revenue growth 3Y1.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.21%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMSF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.75% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AMSF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.35%
EPS Next 2Y1.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. AMSF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.11, the valuation of AMSF can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AMSF is valued a bit more expensive than 66.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.91, AMSF is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMSF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- AMSF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as AMSF.
- AMSF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AMSF is more expensive than 74.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 69.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)11.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. AMSF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.84%, AMSF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- AMSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.45. AMSF pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AMSF decreases each year by -11.00%.
- AMSF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- AMSF pays out 103.10% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP103.1%
EPS Next 2Y1.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
AMSF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
33.09
-0.78 (-2.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners100.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap621.76M
Revenue(TTM)313.53M
Net Income(TTM)47.15M
Analysts77.78
Price Target41.14 (24.33%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio1.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
Yearly Dividend2.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11%
DP103.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.41)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.97%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.22%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.97%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.53%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.75%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.99%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.84%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.1%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.08%
PT rev (1m)-15.33%
PT rev (3m)-14.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 69.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 56.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.47 | ||
| P/tB | 2.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY6.62%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY1.43%
OCF(TTM)0.59
OCFY1.78%
SpS16.69
BVpS13.39
TBVpS13.39
PEG (NY)11.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 18.74% | ||
| ROCE | 5.06% | ||
| ROIC | 4.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.89% | ||
| OM | 17.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.04% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 2.85% |
ROA(3y)4.67%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)19.1%
ROIC(3y)4.49%
ROIC(5y)4.47%
ROICexc(3y)4.69%
ROICexc(5y)4.68%
ROICexgc(3y)5.37%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)5.6%
ROCE(5y)5.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.47%
OM growth 3Y-11.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.51%
PM growth 3Y-6.44%
PM growth 5Y-10.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 289.49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 19.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 18.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)135.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.45%
Profit Quality(3y)36.07%
Profit Quality(5y)42.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.1%
EPS 3Y-10.65%
EPS 5Y-12.46%
EPS Q2Q%-23.88%
EPS Next Y1.35%
EPS Next 2Y1.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.65%
Revenue growth 3Y1.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.33%
Sales Q2Q%10.21%
Revenue Next Year6.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.03%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.7%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-61.79%
FCF growth 3Y-30.08%
FCF growth 5Y-32.25%
OCF growth 1Y-54.24%
OCF growth 3Y-26.78%
OCF growth 5Y-29.46%
AMERISAFE INC / AMSF Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AMSF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AMSF.
What is the valuation status for AMSF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to AMERISAFE INC (AMSF). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AMERISAFE INC?
AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for AMSF stock?
The financial health rating of AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) is expected to grow by 1.35% in the next year.