Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 9.9x · EV/EBITDA 6.6x · ROE 18.5%. (1995–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $456M | $733M | $988M | $899M | $1.0B | $1.0B | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $394M | $671M | $943M | $861M | $943M | $974M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 9.87 | 15.55 | 17.83 | 14.48 | 18.05 | 15.88 | 12.85 | 13.76 | 15.28 | 25.67 | 15.40 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.44 | 2.31 | 3.19 | 2.93 | 3.41 | 3.31 | 3.28 | 3.45 | 2.90 | 3.16 | 3.02 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.85 | 2.91 | 3.84 | 3.08 | 3.16 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.97 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.62 |
| P/FCF | 51.09 | 82.15 | 42.29 | 30.71 | 38.47 | 28.48 | 17.80 | 16.40 | 11.26 | 9.10 | 10.64 |
| P/OCF | 41.18 | 66.21 | 40.82 | 30.14 | 35.62 | 27.51 | 17.54 | 16.19 | 11.13 | 9.06 | 10.48 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.12 | 3.05 | 2.80 | 3.20 | 3.08 | 3.09 | 3.33 | 2.79 | 3.01 | 2.87 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.61 | 11.26 | 13.45 | 10.92 | 13.67 | 12.11 | 9.73 | 10.58 | 11.89 | 13.58 | 9.99 |
| EV / EBIT | 6.69 | 11.40 | 13.66 | — | 13.94 | 12.26 | 9.82 | 10.67 | 12.03 | 13.74 | 10.09 |
| EV / FCF | — | 75.21 | 40.41 | 29.39 | 36.11 | 26.55 | 16.81 | 15.84 | 10.84 | 8.67 | 10.11 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.4% | 46.4% | 41.4% | 44.1% | 48.3% | 49.1% | 100.0% | 45.6% | 38.8% | 37.6% | 43.2% |
| Operating Margin | 18.6% | 18.6% | 22.3% | 25.2% | 23.0% | 25.1% | 31.5% | 31.2% | 23.2% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.9% | 14.9% | 17.9% | 20.2% | 18.9% | 20.8% | 25.5% | 25.0% | 19.0% | 12.3% | 19.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 18.5% | 18.5% | 20.2% | 20.4% | 15.5% | 15.7% | 19.9% | 22.1% | 17.2% | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| ROA | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| ROIC | 21.9% | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.8% | 17.4% | 16.9% | 21.0% | 22.9% | 17.8% | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| ROCE | 13.0% | 13.0% | 13.6% | 14.6% | 12.0% | 13.4% | 7.6% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 7.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.25 | -0.17 | -0.13 | -0.19 | -0.18 | -0.14 | -0.10 | -0.10 | -0.13 | -0.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.04 | -1.04 | -0.63 | -0.49 | -0.89 | -0.88 | -0.57 | -0.38 | -0.46 | -0.67 | -0.52 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -6.94 | -1.89 | -1.32 | -2.35 | -1.93 | -0.99 | -0.56 | -0.42 | -0.43 | -0.52 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($62M) exceeds total debt ($0)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.87 | 0.92 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.87 | 0.92 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cash Ratio | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.53 | 0.59 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.5% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 8.0% | 6.8% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 103.1% | 103.1% | 154.1% | 150.2% | 180.6% | 34.2% | 102.5% | 93.9% | 118.0% | 178.8% | 97.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 10.1% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| FCF Yield | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 8.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 13.1% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 2.2% | 8.0% | 6.8% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMSF stock.
AMERISAFE, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 9.9x. The historical average is 14.4x. This places it at the 25th percentile of its historical range.
AMERISAFE, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.4x.
AMERISAFE, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 18.5%. The historical average is 22.6%.
Based on historical data, AMERISAFE, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 9.9x. This is at the 25th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
AMERISAFE, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 10.45% with a payout ratio of 103.1%.
AMERISAFE, Inc. has 46.4% gross margin and 18.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Severe underwriting volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
P/B Discount Reflects Underwriting Strain
AMERISAFE's P/B of 1.97 is a significant discount to its 10-quarter average of 14.32, suggesting the market is pricing in the severe underwriting losses and capital erosion evident in recent quarters, as reported in the company's financial statements.
The current P/B multiple represents a sharp compression from the 15-16x range seen in 2024, indicating investors are no longer willing to pay a premium for the company's historical underwriting profitability. This discount appears warranted given the combined ratio's surge to 111.0% in 2026Q2, which has eroded the equity base supporting the book value. The valuation now implies expectations of continued underwriting challenges rather than a return to the consistent profitability seen in prior periods.
Combined Ratio Volatility Signals Reserve Uncertainty
The combined ratio's extreme swing from 84.4% in 2025Q4 to 111.0% in 2026Q2, driven by a loss ratio spike to 136.6%, suggests severe underwriting volatility that may indicate reserve strengthening or the materialization of previously unrecognized losses.
The trajectory shows a clear deterioration from the consistent sub-80% combined ratios of 2024, with the most recent quarter representing a significant underwriting loss. The loss ratio's volatility, ranging from 35.5% to 136.6% over three quarters, indicates that reported earnings are heavily influenced by reserve adjustments rather than stable claims experience. This pattern suggests the company's underwriting profitability is not sustainable at current levels and warrants close monitoring of reserve development.
ROE Decline Driven by Underwriting Losses
ROE has declined from 5.7% in 2024Q1 to 5.9% in 2026Q2, but the underlying composition has shifted dramatically, with the recent quarter's return appearing to rely more on investment income as underwriting profits have evaporated.
The decomposition reveals that the company's profitability engine has shifted from consistent underwriting profits to a more volatile mix. In quarters with combined ratios below 80%, underwriting contributed positively to ROE, but the 2026Q2 loss of 11.0% underwriting margin suggests investment returns are now carrying the profitability burden. This transition appears unsustainable, as investment income alone cannot compensate for persistent underwriting losses without eroding the capital base.
Expense Ratio Anomaly Masks Operational Challenges
The expense ratio's unusual negative reading of -25.5% in 2026Q2, compared to the typical 20-30% range, suggests significant accounting adjustments or reinsurance recoveries that obscure the true operational efficiency of the business.
The expense ratio's volatility, particularly the negative reading in the most recent quarter, indicates that standard efficiency metrics are not reliable for assessing AMERISAFE's operational performance. This anomaly likely reflects reinsurance recoveries or other non-recurring items that distort the underlying cost structure. Investors should focus on the loss ratio trend instead, as the expense ratio appears to be influenced by factors outside management's direct control over operational efficiency.
Capital Erosion Increases Underwriting Leverage
With equity declining approximately 20% from its 2024Q3 peak to $250.0M in 2026Q2, the company's premium-to-surplus ratio has likely increased, suggesting higher underwriting leverage that may strain the capital buffer available to absorb future losses.
The erosion of the equity base from severe underwriting losses has increased the company's effective leverage, as the same premium volume is now supported by a smaller capital cushion. This trend appears concerning given the volatility in loss experience, as a smaller capital base provides less margin for error in reserve estimates or catastrophe events. The company may need to consider capital restoration measures if underwriting performance does not stabilize.
P/E Multiple Misleads on Earnings Quality
The P/E ratio of 10.52 appears attractive but is misleading because it incorporates volatile underwriting results and potential reserve adjustments that may not reflect sustainable earnings power, as evidenced by the extreme loss ratio swings.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for AMERISAFE is the P/E multiple, which obscures the quality and sustainability of earnings. The company's profitability is heavily influenced by reserve development and catastrophe experience, making the P/E volatile and potentially misleading about ongoing earnings power. A more appropriate metric would be the price-to-book ratio combined with analysis of the combined ratio trajectory, as this better reflects the franchise value of the underwriting operation and the capital supporting it.