RLI Corp. (RLI) — Stock Score Summary

RLI Corp. (RLI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 28/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (16/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. RLI Corp is an exceptional specialty insurer with an outstanding track record of underwriting profitability. However, it lacks a direct link to our high-conviction macro themes for the next 18 months, making it a high-quality but non-thematic holding.

RLI Corp. is an insurance holding company specializing in niche property and casualty insurance products, including professional liability, marine, and commercial surety bonds. Its competitive moat stems from its deep underwriting expertise and disciplined risk selection within specialized insurance markets, enabling consistent profitability. RLI operates with a focus on underwriting profitability over market share, offering a diversified portfolio of unique insurance solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$52.25
Market Cap$4.7B
P/E (TTM)11.74
P/E (Forward)18.13
Price/Book2.60
Return on Equity23.2%
Debt/Equity20.28
Gross Margin33.7%
Operating Margin15.9%
Revenue Growth4.0%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$81M

RLI Corp. operates in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RLI Corp.’s (RLI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for RLI Corp. (RLI) is 28/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (33), and Momentum (16) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does RLI Corp. have an economic moat?
RLI Corp. (RLI) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is RLI Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for RLI Corp. (RLI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 28/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is RLI Corp. in?
RLI Corp. (RLI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry (United States).