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United Fire Group Inc (UFCS)

United Fire Group Inc (UFCS) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$36.65
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11/13/2025: UFCS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $36.5

1 Year Target Price $36.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$36.5 Target price
52w Low $23.71
Current$36.65
52w High $37.33

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -1.62%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 946.84M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.63
1Y Target Price 36.5
Price to earnings Ratio 8.63
1Y Target Price 36.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.49
52 Weeks Range 23.71 - 37.33
Updated Date 11/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 23.71 - 37.33
Updated Date 11/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.75%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.3

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.72
Actual 1.5

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.22%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.63%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.57%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.21%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.63
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 847491157
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value 847491157
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.63
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 25514329
Shares Floating 22074742
Shares Outstanding 25514329
Shares Floating 22074742
Percent Insiders 18.08
Percent Institutions 68.86

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United Fire Group Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

United Fire Group Inc. (UFCS) was founded in 1946. It began as a small insurance provider and has grown into a multi-line property and casualty insurance company. Key milestones include expanding its product offerings and geographic reach through acquisitions and organic growth.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial Insurance: Provides property, casualty, and surety insurance products to businesses.
  • Personal Insurance: Offers auto, homeowners, and umbrella insurance policies to individuals.
  • Life Insurance: Offers different life insurance products

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure includes underwriting, claims, sales, and support departments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Commercial Auto Insurance: Provides coverage for commercial vehicles. Market share data is not readily available for UFCS specific to this product, but the overall commercial auto insurance market is highly competitive, with major players like Progressive, Travelers, and Liberty Mutual. Revenue data is not publicly broken down by individual product lines for UFCS. Competitors are Progressive, Travelers and Liberty Mutual.
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance: Covers employee injuries and illnesses. UFCS competes with companies like Hartford Financial Services and Zurich. Market share and specific revenue data are not disaggregated enough for precise quantification. Competitors are Hartford Financial Services and Zurich.
  • Homeowners Insurance: Offers coverage for personal property and residences. Market share data is unavailable for UFCS specifically but competes with companies like State Farm, Allstate and Progressive. Revenue data is not publicly broken down by individual product lines for UFCS. Competitors are State Farm, Allstate and Progressive.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The property and casualty insurance industry is highly competitive and subject to economic cycles, regulatory changes, and natural disasters.

Positioning

United Fire Group focuses on providing insurance products through independent agents. Its competitive advantages include its regional expertise and long-standing relationships with agents.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for property and casualty insurance in the US is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. United Fire Group is a smaller player in this large market and is positioned to capture a small percentage of this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong relationships with independent agents
  • Regional expertise
  • Diversified product offerings
  • Conservative investment strategy

Weaknesses

  • Smaller market share compared to larger national players
  • Limited brand recognition outside of its core regions
  • Vulnerability to catastrophic events
  • High expense ratio compared to competitors

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
  • Acquiring smaller insurance companies
  • Developing new insurance products to meet changing customer needs

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger insurance companies
  • Rising claims costs due to inflation and natural disasters
  • Changes in regulatory requirements
  • Economic downturn affecting premium volume

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TRV
  • HIG
  • CINF
  • AFG
  • WTM

Competitive Landscape

United Fire Group faces competition from larger, more established insurance companies. Its advantages include strong agent relationships and regional focus, while disadvantages include smaller scale and brand recognition.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Summary

United Fire Group is a regional insurance company with strong ties to independent agents. It faces challenges from larger national competitors and vulnerability to catastrophic events. The company could improve by expanding its geographic reach and leveraging technology to improve efficiency. Recent initiatives are unavailable but are vital for future success.

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Data Sources:

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  • Company website
  • Industry reports
  • Market Data

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About United Fire Group Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO, Principal Executive Officer & Director Mr. Kevin James Leidwinger
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
Full time employees 877
Full time employees 877

United Fire Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance for individuals and businesses in the United States. Its commercial lines include fire and allied lines, other liability, automobile, workers' compensation, fidelity and surety coverage, and other insurance products; and personal lines comprise automobile, and fire and allied lines coverage, including assumed reinsurance for homeowners multi-peril coverage. The company sells its products through a network of independent agencies. United Fire Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.