THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CI • US1255231003
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This CI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CI's Return On Assets of 3.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CI outperforms 68.32% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.28%, CI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CI (7.70%) is better than 73.27% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CI is in line with the industry average of 8.94%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.70%) for CI is above the 3 year average (7.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.77% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROIC | 7.7% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.49%
ROE(3y)11.27%
ROE(5y)12.03%
ROIC(3y)7.24%
ROIC(5y)6.72%
1.3 Margins
- CI's Profit Margin of 2.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CI outperforms 63.37% of its industry peers.
- CI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.73%, CI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- CI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CI has a worse Gross Margin (9.30%) than 76.24% of its industry peers.
- CI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.17% | ||
| GM | 9.3% |
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y-6.64%
PM growth 3Y-16.29%
PM growth 5Y-16.31%
GM growth 3Y-10.58%
GM growth 5Y-9.1%
2. CI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CI 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 CI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CI has less shares outstanding
- CI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.67 indicates that CI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.67, CI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CI is 3.75, which is a good value as it means it would take CI, 3.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CI's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CI outperforms 70.30% of its industry peers.
- CI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating CI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- CI has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that CI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CI has a worse Current ratio (0.85) than 81.19% of its industry peers.
- CI has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that CI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CI's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CI is outperformed by 79.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. CI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.18%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.14% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 11.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, CI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.18%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5Y10.14%
EPS Q2Q%21.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.24%
Revenue growth 3Y15.05%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%10.39%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.44% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.65%
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y8.59%
EPS Next 5Y9.44%
Revenue Next Year4.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.11%
Revenue Next 5Y4.58%
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 stable.
- 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. CI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.90.
- 95.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, CI is valued rather cheaply.
- CI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.51.
- 93.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, CI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- CI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CI is cheaper than 84.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.92
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y8.59%
5. CI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, CI pays a better dividend. On top of this CI pays more dividend than 92.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CI grows each year by 170.91%, which is quite nice.
- CI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)170.91%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- 27.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y8.59%
CI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CI (3/20/2026, 1:09:03 PM)
265.81
+1.24 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners91.11%
Inst Owner Change-1.48%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change4.47%
Market Cap70.05B
Revenue(TTM)274.90B
Net Income(TTM)5.96B
Analysts82.42
Price Target340.16 (27.97%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
Yearly Dividend6
Dividend Growth(5Y)170.91%
DP27.04%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (1.56)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.41%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.29%
Max EPS beat(4)3.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.73%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.25%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.59%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.31%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.91%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.21%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)1.87%
PT rev (3m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
EPS(TTM)29.85
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)31.24
Fwd EY11.75%
FCF(TTM)31.83
FCFY11.98%
OCF(TTM)36.43
OCFY13.71%
SpS1043.14
BVpS158.29
TBVpS-120.56
PEG (NY)1.92
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham Number326.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.77% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROCE | 10.1% | ||
| ROIC | 7.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.41% | ||
| OM | 3.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.17% | ||
| GM | 9.3% | ||
| FCFM | 3.05% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)3.49%
ROE(3y)11.27%
ROE(5y)12.03%
ROIC(3y)7.24%
ROIC(5y)6.72%
ROICexc(3y)7.91%
ROICexc(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc(3y)38.88%
ROICexgc(5y)35.34%
ROCE(3y)9.56%
ROCE(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.38%
OM growth 3Y-7.61%
OM growth 5Y-6.64%
PM growth 3Y-16.29%
PM growth 5Y-16.31%
GM growth 3Y-10.58%
GM growth 5Y-9.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 140.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)48.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.64%
Profit Quality(3y)199.99%
Profit Quality(5y)164.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.18%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5Y10.14%
EPS Q2Q%21.69%
EPS Next Y4.65%
EPS Next 2Y7.35%
EPS Next 3Y8.59%
EPS Next 5Y9.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.24%
Revenue growth 3Y15.05%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%10.39%
Revenue Next Year4.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.11%
Revenue Next 5Y4.58%
EBIT growth 1Y5.85%
EBIT growth 3Y6.29%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year30.97%
EBIT Next 3Y13.53%
EBIT Next 5Y8.92%
FCF growth 1Y-6.34%
FCF growth 3Y4.45%
FCF growth 5Y-1.95%
OCF growth 1Y-7.35%
OCF growth 3Y3.51%
OCF growth 5Y-1.49%
THE CIGNA GROUP / CI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CI.
What is the valuation status of THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to THE CIGNA GROUP (CI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) stock?
THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) stock?
The financial health rating of THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of THE CIGNA GROUP (CI) is expected to grow by 4.65% in the next year.