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Kemper Corporation (KMPR)

Kemper Corporation (KMPR) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/01/2025: KMPR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $59.6

1 Year Target Price $59.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$59.6 Target price
52w Low $33.63
Current$40.67
52w High $70.53

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.44%
Avg. Invested days 44
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.55B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.48
1Y Target Price 59.6
Price to earnings Ratio 10.48
1Y Target Price 59.6
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.14
52 Weeks Range 33.63 - 70.53
Updated Date 12/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 33.63 - 70.53
Updated Date 12/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.12%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.88

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 1.3
Actual 0.33

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) -1.93%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.87%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.68%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.48
Forward PE 6.68
Enterprise Value 3219728139
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53
Enterprise Value 3219728139
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 58546860
Shares Floating 55457342
Shares Outstanding 58546860
Shares Floating 55457342
Percent Insiders 0.93
Percent Institutions 90.96

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Kemper Corporation

Kemper Corporation(KMPR) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Kemper Corporation was founded in 1990, tracing its roots back to Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, founded in 1912. It evolved through various acquisitions and divestitures, focusing on providing specialized insurance products and services.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance: Provides a range of specialty property and casualty insurance products, including auto, home, and renters insurance, often targeting underserved markets.
  • Life & Health Insurance: Offers life and health insurance products, including term life, whole life, and supplemental health insurance.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Kemper Corporation is led by a CEO and executive team, with a hierarchical organizational structure divided into business segments and functional departments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Non-Standard Auto Insurance: Kemper's non-standard auto insurance caters to drivers who may have difficulty obtaining coverage from standard insurers due to their driving history. Market share data is fragmented, but Kemper is a significant player in this niche. Competitors include Progressive, The General, and Direct General.
  • Supplemental Health Insurance: Coverage to fill gaps from major medical policies. Competitors include Aflac, Cigna.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The insurance industry is highly competitive and regulated, facing challenges from economic cycles, changing consumer preferences, and increasing claims costs. The market is generally growing.

Positioning

Kemper Corporation positions itself as a specialist insurer, focusing on niche markets and underserved customer segments. Its competitive advantage lies in its expertise in these specialized areas and its ability to manage risk effectively.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for specialty insurance is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Kemper Corporation is positioned to capture a share of this market through its focus on underserved customer segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition in niche markets
  • Expertise in underwriting and risk management
  • Established distribution network
  • Diversified product portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Limited geographic presence compared to larger competitors
  • Higher expense ratio than some peers
  • Susceptibility to catastrophic events
  • Smaller market share relative to industry giants

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing new products and services
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
  • Acquiring smaller competitors

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger insurers
  • Rising claims costs
  • Changes in regulatory environment
  • Economic downturn

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PGR
  • GWH
  • AFG
  • HIG

Competitive Landscape

Kemper faces intense competition from larger, more established insurers. It differentiates itself through its focus on niche markets and its expertise in underwriting complex risks.

Major Acquisitions

American Access Casualty Company

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 370
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Kemper's presence in the non-standard auto insurance market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Kemper's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth in its core business segments. Data requires access to historical financial data.

Future Projections: Future projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance. Data requires access to financial news services and analyst reports.

Recent Initiatives: Kemper has recently focused on digital transformation and expanding its product offerings.

Summary

Kemper Corporation is a specialty insurer focused on niche markets. While it possesses strengths in underwriting and brand recognition, it faces challenges related to competition and expense ratios. Its growth depends on expansion and effective risk management. Continued focus on digital transformation and product innovation will be essential.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports

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About Kemper Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 1991-09-18
Interim CEO, Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Mr. Carl Thomas Evans Jr.
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
Full time employees 7400
Full time employees 7400

Kemper Corporation, an insurance holding company, provides insurance products in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance, and Life Insurance. The Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance segment primarily offers specialty personal automobile and commercial automobile insurance through independent agents and brokers. The Life Insurance segment primarily provides individual life, accident, supplemental health, and property insurance. The company was formerly known as Unitrin, Inc. and changed its name to Kemper Corporation in August 2011. Kemper Corporation was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.