United Fire Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance protection for individuals and businesses in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Life Insurance. The Property and Casualty Insurance segment offers commercial and personal lines of property and casualty insurance, as well as assumed reinsurance products. Its commercial policies include fire and allied lines, other liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and surety coverage; and personal lines consists of automobile, and fire and allied lines coverage, including homeowners. The Life Insurance segment underwrites deferred and immediate fixed annuities; universal life insurance products; and traditional life insurance products, such as term life insurance and whole life insurance products. The company sells its products through a network of independent agencies. United Fire Group, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:UFCS
CUSIP91034010
Phone319-399-5700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio0.30
Quick Ratio0.30
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio45.04
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.05 billion
Price / Sales1.23
Cash Flow$0.9139 per share
Price / Cash56.66
Book Value$39.13 per share
Price / Book1.32
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$51.02 million
Net Margins6.93%
Return on Equity3.04%
Return on Assets0.83%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,180
Outstanding Shares25,050,000
Market Cap$1.28 billion
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Fire Group's stock symbol?
United Fire Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UFCS."
How often does United Fire Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Fire Group?
United Fire Group declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 16th. Investors of record on Friday, August 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share on Friday, September 14th. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.39%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 30th. View United Fire Group's Dividend History.
How will United Fire Group's stock buyback program work?
United Fire Group declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, November 9th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 2,240,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were United Fire Group's earnings last quarter?
United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 8th. The insurance provider reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.24. The insurance provider earned $274.10 million during the quarter. United Fire Group had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 3.04%. View United Fire Group's Earnings History.
When is United Fire Group's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UFCS?
2 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for United Fire Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $53.00 to $53.00. On average, they anticipate United Fire Group's stock price to reach $53.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for United Fire Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Fire Group?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Fire Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for United Fire Group.
Who are some of United Fire Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Fire Group include Hanover Insurance Group (THG), Axis Capital (AXS), Enstar Group (ESGR), Selective Insurance Group (SIGI), RLI (RLI), White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM), AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI), Mercury General (MCY), National General (NGHC), ProAssurance (PRA), Aspen Insurance (AHL), Navigators Group (NAVG), Horace Mann Educators (HMN), Universal Insurance (UVE) and Infinity Property and Casualty (IPCC).
Who are United Fire Group's key executives?
United Fire Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Randy Allen Ramlo, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Ms. Dawn Michele Jaffray, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Michael Todd Wilkins, Exec. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. Barrie Willian Ernst, VP & Chief Investment Officer (Age 64)
- Mr. Neal Richard Scharmer, VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 62)
Who are United Fire Group's major shareholders?
United Fire Group's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.37%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.81%), Northern Trust Corp (2.43%), Systematic Financial Management LP (2.17%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.10%). Company insiders that own United Fire Group stock include Barrie W Ernst, Casey D Mahon, David E Conner, Dawn M Jaffray, Dee Ann Mcintyre, James Noyce, Kyle D Skogman, Mary K Quass, Michael J Sheeley, Michael T Wilkins, Neal R Scharmer, Randy A Ramlo and Scott L Carlton. View Institutional Ownership Trends for United Fire Group.
Which major investors are selling United Fire Group stock?
UFCS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Pinebridge Investments L.P., BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Quantitative Systematic Strategies LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Arizona State Retirement System and Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. Company insiders that have sold United Fire Group company stock in the last year include Barrie W Ernst, David E Conner, Dawn M Jaffray, James Noyce, Mary K Quass, Michael J Sheeley, Michael T Wilkins and Neal R Scharmer. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Fire Group.
Which major investors are buying United Fire Group stock?
UFCS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., Victory Capital Management Inc., Systematic Financial Management LP, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Pecaut & CO., First Trust Advisors LP and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have bought United Fire Group stock in the last two years include Dawn M Jaffray and Dee Ann Mcintyre. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Fire Group.
How do I buy shares of United Fire Group?
Shares of UFCS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is United Fire Group's stock price today?
One share of UFCS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $51.78.
How big of a company is United Fire Group?
United Fire Group has a market capitalization of $1.28 billion and generates $1.05 billion in revenue each year. United Fire Group employs 1,180 workers across the globe.
What is United Fire Group's official website?
How can I contact United Fire Group?
United Fire Group's mailing address is 118 SECOND AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS IA, 52407. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at 319-399-5700 or via email at [email protected]
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