UFCS

United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) Economic Moat Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 7.2/10 — Strong · Last Updated: 2026-08-01

Overall Score

Profitability Returns

ROIC remains solid at 15.9% and ROE at 15.0%, supporting evidence of durable capital efficiency.

Gross margin is healthy at 54.5% with operating margin at 12.0%, indicating a stable spread business.

Balance Sheet Financial Resilience

Leverage remains very low with net debt to EBITDA at 0.02x and debt to assets at 3.6%.

Liquidity is exceptionally strong, with current and quick ratios both at 491.1x and cash per share at $53.34.

Cash Generation Capital Allocation

Free cash flow conversion is excellent, with free cash flow yield at 19.3% and FCF nearly equal to operating cash flow.

Capital spending remains minimal relative to cash generation, and the dividend payout ratio is modest at 13.1%.

Valuation Moat Evidence

The stock screens inexpensive at 9.9x earnings and 5.2x free cash flow, which supports downside protection.

However, valuation alone does not prove a wide moat, and returns on capital are solid but not exceptional enough to justify a higher moat score.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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