Kinsale Capital (US:KNSL) ZACKS·2025-07-02 23:16Company Performance - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) closed at $473.13, reflecting a -1.31% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.48% [1] - Over the past month, KNSL shares gained 1.14%, lagging behind the Finance sector's 3.5% increase and the S&P 500's 5.13% rise [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report for Kinsale Capital Group is anticipated to show an EPS of $4.37, representing a 16.53% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Quarterly revenue is projected at $432.2 million, up 12.39% year-over-year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are expected to be $17.68 per share, with revenue projected at $1.75 billion, indicating increases of +10.09% and +10.27% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Kinsale Capital Group is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.11, which is significantly higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 12, indicating a premium valuation [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.78, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.73, suggesting a more favorable growth outlook relative to its price [7] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 49, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [8] - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, indicating a strong industry performance potential [8]