KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNSL - US49714P1084 - Common Stock
387.785 USD
-0.35 (-0.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KNSL. KNSL was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. KNSL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. KNSL shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KNSL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KNSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
KNSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KNSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KNSL has a better Return On Assets (8.13%) than 94.56% of its industry peers.
KNSL has a Return On Equity of 25.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 91.84% of its industry peers.
KNSL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 89.12% of its industry peers.
KNSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.61%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.64%) for KNSL is above the 3 year average (7.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.13% | ||
| ROE | 25.42% | ||
| ROIC | 7.64% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)7.14%
ROE(3y)25.89%
ROE(5y)22.97%
ROIC(3y)7.61%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
1.3 Margins
KNSL's Profit Margin of 27.18% is amongst the best of the industry. KNSL outperforms 97.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNSL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 31.51%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
KNSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.18% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y8.21%
PM growth 3Y3.58%
PM growth 5Y5.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KNSL 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, KNSL has more shares outstanding
KNSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KNSL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNSL is 0.21, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KNSL, only 0.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNSL (0.21) is better than 89.80% of its industry peers.
KNSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KNSL (0.11) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.58%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KNSL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 46.15% on average per year.
KNSL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.57%.
Measured over the past years, KNSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 38.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.58%
EPS 3Y40.94%
EPS 5Y46.15%
EPS Q2Q%24.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y34.73%
Revenue growth 5Y38.41%
Sales Q2Q%19%
3.2 Future
KNSL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.77% yearly.
KNSL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.73%
Revenue Next 2Y12.15%
Revenue Next 3Y10.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNSL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KNSL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KNSL is more expensive than 70.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KNSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.52, the valuation of KNSL can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNSL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KNSL is more expensive than 70.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KNSL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNSL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KNSL is more expensive than 63.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KNSL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KNSL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KNSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNSL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, KNSL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, KNSL is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KNSL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KNSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.48%!
KNSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KNSL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.48%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
KNSL pays out 3.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KNSL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP3.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
NYSE:KNSL (12/12/2025, 12:40:58 PM)
387.785
-0.35 (-0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.8%
Inst Owner Change-1.66%
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap9.02B
Revenue(TTM)1.74B
Net Income(TTM)474.09M
Analysts71.58
Price Target471.55 (21.6%)
Short Float %6.62%
Short Ratio5.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.48%
DP3.24%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.06%
Min EPS beat(2)5.92%
Max EPS beat(2)6.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.17%
Min EPS beat(4)4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)12.22%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)7.73%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)9.78%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)11.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.22%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.49%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.29%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.3%
PT rev (1m)-1.99%
PT rev (3m)-8.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.52 | ||
| P/S | 5.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.88 | ||
| P/B | 4.84 | ||
| P/tB | 4.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.31 |
EPS(TTM)18.32
EY4.72%
EPS(NY)20.94
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)41.34
FCFY10.66%
OCF(TTM)43.65
OCFY11.26%
SpS74.98
BVpS80.19
TBVpS80.04
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number181.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.13% | ||
| ROE | 25.42% | ||
| ROCE | 9.5% | ||
| ROIC | 7.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.62% | ||
| OM | 31.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.18% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 55.13% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)7.14%
ROE(3y)25.89%
ROE(5y)22.97%
ROIC(3y)7.61%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
ROICexc(3y)7.91%
ROICexc(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc(3y)8.76%
ROICexgc(5y)7.83%
ROCE(3y)9.47%
ROCE(5y)8.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.3%
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y8.21%
PM growth 3Y3.58%
PM growth 5Y5.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 928.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 182.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 202.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)289.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)642.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.25%
Profit Quality(3y)284.25%
Profit Quality(5y)278.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.58%
EPS 3Y40.94%
EPS 5Y46.15%
EPS Q2Q%24.05%
EPS Next Y19.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y34.73%
Revenue growth 5Y38.41%
Sales Q2Q%19%
Revenue Next Year16.73%
Revenue Next 2Y12.15%
Revenue Next 3Y10.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.25%
EBIT growth 3Y42.2%
EBIT growth 5Y49.77%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y29.62%
FCF growth 3Y33.41%
FCF growth 5Y43.1%
OCF growth 1Y35.48%
OCF growth 3Y33.86%
OCF growth 5Y40.49%
KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC / KNSL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KNSL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KNSL.
Can you provide the valuation status for KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of KNSL stock?
KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is 21.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.84.
How financially healthy is KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is 3 / 10.