UFG(US:UFCS) ZACKSยท2025-08-25 14:16Company Performance - United Fire Group (UFCS) shares have increased by 18.1% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $32.13 [1] - Year-to-date, the stock has gained 11.6%, outperforming the Zacks Finance sector's 13% gain and the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry's 7.5% return [1] Earnings and Revenue Expectations - United Fire has consistently exceeded earnings estimates, reporting EPS of $0.9 against a consensus estimate of $0.57 in its last earnings report on August 5, 2025 [2] - For the current fiscal year, the company is expected to post earnings of $2.74 per share on revenues of $1.37 billion, reflecting a 7.03% change in EPS and a 9.45% change in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, earnings are projected to be $2.85 per share on revenues of $1.51 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of 4.01% in EPS and 10.12% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - United Fire has a Value Score of A, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of C, resulting in a combined VGM Score of A [6] - The stock trades at 11.6X current fiscal year EPS estimates, below the peer industry average of 12.9X, and at 10.4X trailing cash flow compared to the peer group's average of 12.2X, positioning it favorably for value investors [7] Zacks Rank - United Fire holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, making it a strong candidate for investors [8] Industry Comparison - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is performing well, ranking in the top 13% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for both United Fire and its peer, CNA Financial Corporation [11]