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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CINF - US1720621010 - Common Stock

161.3 USD
-1 (-0.62%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:00:00 PM
161.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CINF. CINF was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CINF get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CINF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CINF had positive earnings in the past year.
CINF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CINF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CINF had a positive operating cash flow.
CINF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCINF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

CINF's Return On Assets of 5.23% is amongst the best of the industry. CINF outperforms 84.35% of its industry peers.
CINF has a better Return On Equity (13.77%) than 65.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CINF (5.32%) is better than 79.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.23%
ROE 13.77%
ROIC 5.32%
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.81%
ROE(3y)9.02%
ROE(5y)12.16%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CINF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCINF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

CINF's Profit Margin of 17.57% is amongst the best of the industry. CINF outperforms 85.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CINF has declined.
CINF has a better Operating Margin (22.12%) than 79.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CINF has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.12%
PM (TTM) 17.57%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-12.75%
OM growth 5Y-4.23%
PM growth 3Y-12.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.31%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CINF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCINF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CINF is destroying value.
CINF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CINF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CINF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CINF Yearly Shares OutstandingCINF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CINF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCINF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

CINF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.29. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.29, CINF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CINF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.05, CINF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.67%
CINF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCINF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CINF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCINF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CINF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.05%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.63% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.05%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y12.45%
EPS Q2Q%100.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.23%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.57% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CINF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCINF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CINF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCINF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CINF.
CINF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CINF is more expensive than 72.11% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CINF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say CINF is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.46, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CINF.
72.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CINF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. CINF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.89
Fwd PE 18.46
CINF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCINF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

CINF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
CINF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.02
EV/EBITDA 8.76
CINF Per share dataCINF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.68
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CINF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CINF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.48.
CINF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

The dividend of CINF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.50%!
CINF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CINF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.5%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
CINF Yearly Dividends per shareCINF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

24.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CINF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CINF's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
CINF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCINF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B
CINF Dividend Payout.CINF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CINF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP

NASDAQ:CINF (12/8/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 161.3 0 (0%)

161.3

-1 (-0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners70.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners1.73%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap25.17B
Revenue(TTM)12.08B
Net Income(TTM)2.12B
Analysts77.33
Price Target176.12 (9.19%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend3.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.5%
DP24.36%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date12-22 2025-12-22 (0.87)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.84%
Min EPS beat(2)35.72%
Max EPS beat(2)37.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)49.39%
Min EPS beat(4)35.72%
Max EPS beat(4)62.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)29.86%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)29.68%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)23.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)20.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)13.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)27.47%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)27.47%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)13.6%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.38%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.55%
PT rev (1m)2.68%
PT rev (3m)6.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)4%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.89
Fwd PE 18.46
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 9.02
P/OCF 8.97
P/B 1.63
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 8.76
EPS(TTM)7.72
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)8.74
Fwd EY5.42%
FCF(TTM)17.89
FCFY11.09%
OCF(TTM)17.99
OCFY11.15%
SpS77.41
BVpS98.74
TBVpS98.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.68
Graham Number130.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.23%
ROE 13.77%
ROCE 6.6%
ROIC 5.32%
ROICexc 5.52%
ROICexgc 5.93%
OM 22.12%
PM (TTM) 17.57%
GM N/A
FCFM 23.11%
ROA(3y)3.42%
ROA(5y)4.81%
ROE(3y)9.02%
ROE(5y)12.16%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.34%
OM growth 3Y-12.75%
OM growth 5Y-4.23%
PM growth 3Y-12.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.31%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.29
Debt/EBITDA 0.29
Cap/Depr 11.35%
Cap/Sales 0.13%
Interest Coverage 50.42
Cash Conversion 99.79%
Profit Quality 131.53%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)14.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)17.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.05%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y12.45%
EPS Q2Q%100.7%
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.23%
Revenue Next Year6.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.87%
EBIT growth 5Y2.89%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.35%
FCF growth 3Y10.14%
FCF growth 5Y17.28%
OCF growth 1Y33.29%
OCF growth 3Y10.17%
OCF growth 5Y17%

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP / CINF FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CINF.


What is the valuation status for CINF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CINF stock?

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CINF stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) is 20.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CINF stock?

The dividend rating of CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.36%.