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KEMPER CORP (KMPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KMPR - US4884011002 - Common Stock

38.29 USD
+0.39 (+1.03%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
38.29 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, KMPR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KMPR was compared to 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. The financial health of KMPR is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KMPR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. KMPR also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KMPR was profitable.
In the past year KMPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KMPR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: KMPR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
KMPR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKMPR 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 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

KMPR has a Return On Assets of 2.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMPR outperforms 48.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KMPR (9.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KMPR (1.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2%
ROE 9.1%
ROIC 1.79%
ROA(3y)-0.59%
ROA(5y)0.05%
ROE(3y)-3.4%
ROE(5y)-0.86%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KMPR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKMPR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

KMPR has a worse Profit Margin (5.12%) than 63.70% of its industry peers.
KMPR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KMPR has a Operating Margin of 5.40%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KMPR underperforms 76.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KMPR has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.4%
PM (TTM) 5.12%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.69%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
KMPR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKMPR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KMPR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KMPR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KMPR has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KMPR is higher compared to a year ago.
KMPR Yearly Shares OutstandingKMPR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
KMPR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKMPR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that KMPR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KMPR's Altman-Z score of 0.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KMPR outperforms 74.66% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KMPR is 1.71, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KMPR, only 1.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.71, KMPR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.16% of the companies in the same industry.
KMPR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KMPR (0.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 1.71
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC6.7%
KMPR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKMPR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.28 indicates that KMPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KMPR (0.28) is better than 69.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that KMPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KMPR (0.28) is better than 69.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.28
Quick Ratio 0.28
KMPR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKMPR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KMPR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.48%.
KMPR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.21% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.57% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KMPR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-1.21%
EPS Q2Q%-79.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.11%
Sales Q2Q%6.06%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KMPR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.29% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-3.57%
EPS Next 2Y0.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KMPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKMPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
KMPR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKMPR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.57, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KMPR.
74.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KMPR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KMPR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say KMPR is valued rather cheaply.
KMPR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMPR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KMPR is cheaper than 78.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMPR to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say KMPR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.57
Fwd PE 6.4
KMPR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKMPR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

KMPR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KMPR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KMPR is cheaper than 75.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.34
EV/EBITDA 9.54
KMPR Per share dataKMPR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%, KMPR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of KMPR has falen by -28.00%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, KMPR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, KMPR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of KMPR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.04%.
KMPR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
KMPR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
KMPR Yearly Dividends per shareKMPR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

KMPR pays out 32.45% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KMPR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.45%
EPS Next 2Y0.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
KMPR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKMPR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
KMPR Dividend Payout.KMPR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KMPR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KEMPER CORP

NYSE:KMPR (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.29 0 (0%)

38.29

+0.39 (+1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners88.84%
Inst Owner Change-2.6%
Ins Owners4.9%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap2.40B
Revenue(TTM)4.86B
Net Income(TTM)248.70M
Analysts75
Price Target68.95 (80.07%)
Short Float %4.05%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.04%
DP32.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-45.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.49%
Max EPS beat(4)29.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.47%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.66%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-27.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.59%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.59%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.56%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.8%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.57
Fwd PE 6.4
P/S 0.49
P/FCF 4.34
P/OCF 4.11
P/B 0.88
P/tB 1.62
EV/EBITDA 9.54
EPS(TTM)5.06
EY13.21%
EPS(NY)5.99
Fwd EY15.63%
FCF(TTM)8.82
FCFY23.02%
OCF(TTM)9.32
OCFY24.33%
SpS77.44
BVpS43.55
TBVpS23.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number70.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2%
ROE 9.1%
ROCE 2.23%
ROIC 1.79%
ROICexc 1.81%
ROICexgc 2.1%
OM 5.4%
PM (TTM) 5.12%
GM N/A
FCFM 11.38%
ROA(3y)-0.59%
ROA(5y)0.05%
ROE(3y)-3.4%
ROE(5y)-0.86%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.68%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.79%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.69%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 1.71
Debt/EBITDA 2.8
Cap/Depr 42.51%
Cap/Sales 0.65%
Interest Coverage 5.91
Cash Conversion 173.63%
Profit Quality 222.4%
Current Ratio 0.28
Quick Ratio 0.28
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score6
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)78.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-1.21%
EPS Q2Q%-79.63%
EPS Next Y-3.57%
EPS Next 2Y0.8%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.11%
Sales Q2Q%6.06%
Revenue Next Year8.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-54.03%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-5.93%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y394.99%
FCF growth 3Y4.02%
FCF growth 5Y-6.04%
OCF growth 1Y504.01%
OCF growth 3Y2.97%
OCF growth 5Y-6.45%

KEMPER CORP / KMPR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KEMPER CORP?

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


What is the valuation status for KMPR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KEMPER CORP (KMPR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KEMPER CORP?

KEMPER CORP (KMPR) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is KEMPER CORP?

The financial health rating of KEMPER CORP (KMPR) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KEMPER CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KEMPER CORP (KMPR) is expected to decline by -3.57% in the next year.