United Fire Group Stock Price and Value Analysis

Should you buy United Fire Group stock? (NasdaqGS:UFCS). Let's see how it does in our automated value investing analysis system.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
  • This company is solid.
  • This stock is available at a great discount!
  • This company has an average dividend yield.
  • This company has wild ups and downs.
  • This company is making money at a modest rate.

Inside the UFCS Numbers

UFCS Price
(United Fire Group stock price per share)
$26.07
[?] UFCS Fair Price
(based on intrinsic value)
$78.69
[?] UFCS Safety Price (based on a variable margin of safety) $51.15
[?] PE Ratio versus Sector 6% higher than other Financial stocks
[?] PE Ratio versus Industry 0% lower than other Unknown stocks
[?] Cash Yield 27.57%
[?] Free Cash Flow Jitter 43%
[?] Dividend Yield 2%
Shares Shorted 321,095

This stock has short interest! This means that people have shorted it.

Why does that matter? They've made a bet that price will decrease from where they bought it. Maybe there are financial problems, or maybe there's a value play.

As of the latest analysis, there are 321,095 shares shorted. With 21,518,580 shares available for purchase and an average trading volume over the past 10 trading days of 61,640, it would take at least 5.209 days for all of the short holders to cover their shorts.

Is United Fire Group Stock on Sale?

We believe that United Fire Group may be worth examining further. It's making money, which is a very positive sign. Is it on sale?

Even better, United Fire Group looks like a stock on sale. Based on our analysis—if the company keeps making money the way it has been—you may be looking at a bargain. Keep this stock in mind as you put together your portfolio! See Before You Buy for your next steps (and read our disclaimer about investing risk).

Should You Buy UFCS Stock?

Does United Fire Group have a coherent story? Does it have a plan to continue to make money? Is it worth your time? Only you can decide where to go from here. Our investment guide helps you ask the right questions, including how to buy stocks. Use these research links for more information.