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RLI CORP (RLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RLI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7496071074 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

72.18  +0.66 (+0.92%)

After market: 72.18 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, RLI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RLI was compared to 143 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While RLI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, RLI is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RLI had positive earnings in the past year.
RLI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RLI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RLI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RLI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRLI 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

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.14%, RLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
RLI has a Return On Equity of 22.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RLI outperforms 91.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.90%, RLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.71% of the companies in the same industry.
RLI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.57%. This is above the industry average of 4.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.14%
ROE 22.72%
ROIC 5.9%
ROA(3y)8.09%
ROA(5y)6.89%
ROE(3y)31.27%
ROE(5y)26.07%
ROIC(3y)8.57%
ROIC(5y)7.05%
RLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.04%, RLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.41% of the companies in the same industry.
RLI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
RLI has a Operating Margin of 22.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RLI outperforms 86.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RLI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.81%
PM (TTM) 20.04%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y2.54%
PM growth 3Y-6.23%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
RLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRLI 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RLI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for RLI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
RLI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RLI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RLI Yearly Shares OutstandingRLI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
RLI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRLI 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 5B

2.2 Solvency

RLI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.47%
RLI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRLI 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 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
RLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.42%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
RLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.07%.
Measured over the past years, RLI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.42%
EPS 3Y14.04%
EPS 5Y17.43%
EPS Q2Q%-2.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.07%
Revenue growth 3Y14.5%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%5.15%

3.2 Future

RLI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.66% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RLI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.53%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
RLI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRLI 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
RLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of RLI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RLI is valued a bit more expensive than 72.03% of the companies in the same industry.
RLI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RLI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RLI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 74.83% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
RLI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.33
Fwd PE 22.6
RLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

RLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RLI is more expensive than 60.14% of the companies in the same industry.
RLI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.92
EV/EBITDA 16.51
RLI Per share dataRLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RLI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
RLI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)1.45
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RLI has a yearly dividend return of 0.89%, which is pretty low.
RLI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.46.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, RLI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%

5.2 History

The dividend of RLI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.36%!
RLI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of RLI decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
RLI Yearly Dividends per shareRLI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

68.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RLI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RLI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP68.15%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%
RLI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRLI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
RLI Dividend Payout.RLI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RLI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RLI CORP

NYSE:RLI (6/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 72.18 0 (0%)

72.18

+0.66 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2025-07-21/amc
Inst Owners82.78%
Inst Owner Change96.97%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap6.62B
Analysts67.69
Price Target78.8 (9.17%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio4.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%
Yearly Dividend3.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.36%
DP68.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.16)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.72%
Max EPS beat(2)33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.72%
Max EPS beat(4)33%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)87.04%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)66.49%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)58.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.08%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.64%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.02%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.78%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.33
Fwd PE 22.6
P/S 3.84
P/FCF 11.92
P/OCF 11.82
P/B 4.35
P/tB 4.51
EV/EBITDA 16.51
EPS(TTM)2.85
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)3.19
Fwd EY4.42%
FCF(TTM)6.05
FCFY8.39%
OCF(TTM)6.1
OCFY8.46%
SpS18.8
BVpS16.58
TBVpS16
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)1.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.14%
ROE 22.72%
ROCE 7.3%
ROIC 5.9%
ROICexc 5.94%
ROICexgc 7.35%
OM 22.81%
PM (TTM) 20.04%
GM N/A
FCFM 32.2%
ROA(3y)8.09%
ROA(5y)6.89%
ROE(3y)31.27%
ROE(5y)26.07%
ROIC(3y)8.57%
ROIC(5y)7.05%
ROICexc(3y)8.63%
ROICexc(5y)7.12%
ROICexgc(3y)10.98%
ROICexgc(5y)8.97%
ROCE(3y)10.61%
ROCE(5y)8.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.78%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.97%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y2.54%
PM growth 3Y-6.23%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.18
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 61.46%
Cap/Sales 0.27%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 139.67%
Profit Quality 160.65%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)68.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.46%
Profit Quality(3y)117.68%
Profit Quality(5y)130.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.42%
EPS 3Y14.04%
EPS 5Y17.43%
EPS Q2Q%-2.65%
EPS Next Y7.53%
EPS Next 2Y5.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.07%
Revenue growth 3Y14.5%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%5.15%
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.93%
EBIT growth 3Y11.69%
EBIT growth 5Y14.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.2%
FCF growth 3Y13.83%
FCF growth 5Y15.53%
OCF growth 1Y20.67%
OCF growth 3Y13.33%
OCF growth 5Y15.13%