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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

163.04 USD
+0.92 (+0.57%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:26:37 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CINF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CINF against 148 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CINF was profitable.
CINF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CINF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.23%, CINF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.77%, CINF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CINF has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.32%) than 80.41% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.57%, CINF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CINF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.12%, CINF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CINF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CINF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CINF has less shares outstanding
CINF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CINF Yearly Shares OutstandingCINF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CINF is 0.29, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CINF, only 0.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CINF (0.29) is better than 89.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that CINF is not too dependend on debt financing.
CINF has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 81.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.71%
CINF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCINF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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 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.
CINF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.43% yearly.
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

CINF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CINF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
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 decreasing.
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 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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.12 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CINF.
CINF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CINF is more expensive than 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CINF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say CINF is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.66, the valuation of CINF can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CINF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
CINF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.12
Fwd PE 18.66
CINF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCINF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

CINF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CINF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.11
EV/EBITDA 8.8
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)1.7
EPS Next 2Y7.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%, CINF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CINF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.48.
CINF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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 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 (1/7/2026, 8:26:37 PM)

After market: 163.04 0 (0%)

163.04

+0.92 (+0.57%)

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 Owners70.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.73%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap25.44B
Revenue(TTM)12.08B
Net Income(TTM)2.12B
Analysts77.33
Price Target176.12 (8.02%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio4.29
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-DateN/A
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)0.97%
PT rev (3m)5.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.12
Fwd PE 18.66
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 9.11
P/OCF 9.06
P/B 1.65
P/tB 1.65
EV/EBITDA 8.8
EPS(TTM)7.72
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)8.74
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)17.89
FCFY10.97%
OCF(TTM)17.99
OCFY11.03%
SpS77.41
BVpS98.74
TBVpS98.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.7
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
WACC8.71%
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 Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
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 of CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) is 21.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.


How sustainable is the dividend of CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) stock?

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