AMERISAFE INC (AMSF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:AMSF • US03071H1005
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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
- AMSF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AMSF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AMSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years AMSF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AMSF's Return On Assets of 4.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMSF outperforms 74.15% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.74%, AMSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF's Return On Invested Capital of 4.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMSF outperforms 65.31% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AMSF is significantly below the industry average of 9.51%.
| 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 74.83% 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 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMSF has declined.
| 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
- AMSF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AMSF has less shares outstanding
- 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
- There is no outstanding debt for AMSF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. AMSF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AMSF have decreased strongly by -13.99% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for AMSF have been decreasing by -12.46% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.67% in the past year.
- 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)-13.99%
EPS 3Y-10.65%
EPS 5Y-12.46%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.33%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
3.2 Future
- AMSF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.04% yearly.
- 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 Y0.17%
EPS Next 2Y0.04%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.88 indicates a correct valuation of AMSF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AMSF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.95% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AMSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say AMSF is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.19, the valuation of AMSF can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AMSF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AMSF is more expensive than 62.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AMSF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as AMSF.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AMSF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AMSF is more expensive than 74.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 65.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AMSF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)88.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. AMSF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AMSF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
- AMSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.37. AMSF pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- AMSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
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
- 103.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AMSF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP103.1%
EPS Next 2Y0.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
AMSF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.09
+1.13 (+3.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners100.43%
Inst Owner Change-46.53%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap584.18M
Revenue(TTM)313.53M
Net Income(TTM)47.15M
Analysts77.78
Price Target41.14 (32.33%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.95% |
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)-19.33%
PT rev (3m)-18.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.98%
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 | 14.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 65.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 52.77 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY6.72%
EPS(NY)2.19
Fwd EY7.05%
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY1.53%
OCF(TTM)0.59
OCFY1.89%
SpS16.69
BVpS13.39
TBVpS13.39
PEG (NY)88.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.0931 (-19.29%)
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
WACC8.94%
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)-13.99%
EPS 3Y-10.65%
EPS 5Y-12.46%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y0.17%
EPS Next 2Y0.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y1.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.33%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
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 0.17% in the next year.