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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CINF - US1720621010 - Common Stock

164.64 USD
+3.26 (+2.02%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:00:00 PM
164.64 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CINF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. CINF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CINF does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CINF was profitable.
In the past year CINF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CINF 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CINF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.23%, CINF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CINF (13.77%) is better than 67.12% of its industry peers.
CINF has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.32%) than 82.88% 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 86.30% 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 84.25% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CINF has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CINF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CINF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
CINF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.29) than 89.04% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that CINF is not too dependend on debt financing.
CINF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. CINF outperforms 82.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.64%
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.
Measured over the past years, CINF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.45% on average per year.
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%-25.06%

3.2 Future

CINF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.96% yearly.
CINF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.56%
Revenue Next 2Y2.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.33, the valuation of CINF can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CINF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CINF is more expensive than 71.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, CINF is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CINF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CINF is valued a bit more expensive than 70.55% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CINF to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say CINF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.33
Fwd PE 18.98
CINF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCINF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CINF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CINF is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.22
EV/EBITDA 8.73
CINF Per share dataCINF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CINF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CINF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CINF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CINF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of CINF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.50%!
CINF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CINF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
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 (11/7/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 164.64 0 (0%)

164.64

+3.26 (+2.02%)

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 Owners70.26%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners1.72%
Ins Owner Change0.35%
Market Cap25.75B
Revenue(TTM)12.08B
Net Income(TTM)2.12B
Analysts77.33
Price Target171.53 (4.18%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio3.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.21%
Yearly Dividend3.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.5%
DP24.36%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date09-22 2025-09-22 (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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.85%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.3%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.85%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.9%
PT rev (1m)2.96%
PT rev (3m)6.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)22.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.33
Fwd PE 18.98
P/S 2.13
P/FCF 9.22
P/OCF 9.17
P/B 1.67
P/tB 1.67
EV/EBITDA 8.73
EPS(TTM)7.72
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)8.67
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)17.85
FCFY10.84%
OCF(TTM)17.95
OCFY10.9%
SpS77.23
BVpS98.52
TBVpS98.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number130.81
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
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%-25.06%
Revenue Next Year1.56%
Revenue Next 2Y2.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
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 5 / 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 6 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) is 21.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.


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%.