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KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNSL - US49714P1084 - Common Stock

391.76 USD
+3.62 (+0.93%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
391.76 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, KNSL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNSL was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While KNSL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. KNSL shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KNSL was profitable.
KNSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KNSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KNSL had a positive operating cash flow.
KNSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNSL 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.13%, KNSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.42%, KNSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3 year average ROIC (7.61%) for KNSL is below the current ROIC(7.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
KNSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.18%, KNSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
KNSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KNSL has a Operating Margin of 31.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNSL outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
KNSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
KNSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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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.
KNSL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KNSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KNSL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingKNSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
KNSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

KNSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.21. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KNSL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.21 is amongst the best of the industry. KNSL outperforms 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.21
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC8.74%
KNSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
KNSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.58% over the past year.
KNSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.15% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 18.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, KNSL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.65% on average per year.
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
KNSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KNSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNSL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. KNSL is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.71, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNSL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than 70.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, KNSL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.38
Fwd PE 18.71
KNSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNSL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
KNSL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.48
EV/EBITDA 16.31
KNSL Per share dataKNSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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.
KNSL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KNSL has a yearly dividend return of 0.18%, which is pretty low.
KNSL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, KNSL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%

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.
As KNSL did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.48%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
KNSL Yearly Dividends per shareKNSL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

3.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNSL. This is a low number and 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%
KNSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
KNSL Dividend Payout.KNSL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KNSL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC

NYSE:KNSL (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 391.76 0 (0%)

391.76

+3.62 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners87.8%
Inst Owner Change-1.66%
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap9.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.74B
Net Income(TTM)474.09M
Analysts71.58
Price Target471.55 (20.37%)
Short Float %6.62%
Short Ratio5.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.48%
DP3.24%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.17)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 21.38
Fwd PE 18.71
P/S 5.23
P/FCF 9.48
P/OCF 8.97
P/B 4.89
P/tB 4.89
EV/EBITDA 16.31
EPS(TTM)18.32
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)20.94
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)41.34
FCFY10.55%
OCF(TTM)43.65
OCFY11.14%
SpS74.98
BVpS80.19
TBVpS80.04
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number181.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 21.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.89.


How financially healthy is KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC?

The financial health rating of KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC (KNSL) is 3 / 10.