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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CINF - Nasdaq - US1720621010 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

149  +0.08 (+0.05%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CINF. CINF was compared to 144 industry peers in the Insurance industry. CINF has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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

In the past year CINF was profitable.
CINF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CINF 4 years were profitable.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.88%, CINF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
CINF has a Return On Equity (10.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CINF (3.96%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.88%
ROE 10.55%
ROIC 3.96%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.19%, CINF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CINF has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.68%, CINF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CINF's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.68%
PM (TTM) 13.19%
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

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
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 0.31. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CINF's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.31 is amongst the best of the industry. CINF outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
CINF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, CINF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.31
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC9.47%
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

The earnings per share for CINF have decreased strongly by -18.34% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, CINF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.44% in the last 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)-18.34%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y12.45%
EPS Q2Q%-113.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.53% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CINF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-26.1%
EPS Next 2Y5.1%
EPS Next 3Y2.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
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.
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.
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

CINF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56.
73.61% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CINF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. CINF is around the same levels.
CINF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CINF is valued a bit more expensive than 65.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, CINF is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.56
Fwd PE 17.82
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9
EV/EBITDA 11.69
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)2.13
EPS Next 2Y5.1%
EPS Next 3Y2.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.39%, CINF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CINF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.51.
CINF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%

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

CINF pays out 34.49% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CINF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.49%
EPS Next 2Y5.1%
EPS Next 3Y2.53%
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 (7/1/2025, 1:03:02 PM)

149

+0.08 (+0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)04-28 2025-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Inst Owners70.27%
Inst Owner Change2.99%
Ins Owners1.72%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap23.29B
Analysts76.25
Price Target155.89 (4.62%)
Short Float %1.12%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%
Yearly Dividend3.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.5%
DP34.49%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date06-23 2025-06-23 (0.87)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)61.94%
Min EPS beat(2)61.83%
Max EPS beat(2)62.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)37.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.79%
Max EPS beat(4)62.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)33.38%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)20.71%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)26.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.83%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.95%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.8%
PT rev (1m)0.55%
PT rev (3m)-2.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.56
Fwd PE 17.82
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 9
P/OCF 8.94
P/B 1.7
P/tB 1.7
EV/EBITDA 11.69
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)8.36
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)16.56
FCFY11.11%
OCF(TTM)16.67
OCFY11.19%
SpS70.17
BVpS87.77
TBVpS87.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.88%
ROE 10.55%
ROCE 4.92%
ROIC 3.96%
ROICexc 4.07%
ROICexgc 4.41%
OM 16.68%
PM (TTM) 13.19%
GM N/A
FCFM 23.6%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.78%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.31
Debt/EBITDA 0.41
Cap/Depr 12.59%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 132.08%
Profit Quality 178.85%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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)-18.34%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y12.45%
EPS Q2Q%-113.95%
EPS Next Y-26.1%
EPS Next 2Y5.1%
EPS Next 3Y2.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
Revenue Next Year-2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-39.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.87%
EBIT growth 5Y2.89%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.89%
FCF growth 3Y10.14%
FCF growth 5Y17.28%
OCF growth 1Y23.86%
OCF growth 3Y10.17%
OCF growth 5Y17%