United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) — Stock Score Summary

United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. United Fire Group, Inc. is a financial services company (insurance) in the US. Insurance companies, particularly those focused on property and casualty, can be seen as defensive in nature. In a 'Sticky Rates' environment, their investment portfolios might benefit from higher yields on invested premiums, potentially boosting earnings. The sector could also offer 'Durable Compounders at GARP' if the company has a strong underwriting discipline, a good brand moat, and rational capital allocation (Buffett). The quality score (Q:50) is relatively low, which is a concern for a 'quality compounder'. However, if it's well-managed and conservatively underwritten, the market might be underestimating the benefit of higher investment income.

United Fire Group, Inc. is a property and casualty insurance company offering commercial and personal insurance products, alongside life insurance and annuities, primarily in the United States. It operates through an independent agency distribution network, building relationships and specializing in certain niches or regions to provide tailored insurance solutions. United Fire Group is a regional insurance provider focusing on a diversified portfolio of property, casualty, and life insurance, committed to its independent agent partnerships.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$47.17
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (TTM)9.74
P/E (Forward)10.67
Price/Book1.31
Return on Equity14.8%
Debt/Equity15.39
Gross Margin12.4%
Operating Margin11.2%
Revenue Growth11.6%
Dividend Yield1.7%
Free Cash Flow$268M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Fire Group, Inc.’s (UFCS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (59), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does United Fire Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 United Fire Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. 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 United Fire Group, Inc. in?
United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry (United States).