Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Insurance industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.
Why Focus on Undervalued Insurance Stocks?
Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.
AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.
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5 Undervalued Insurance Stocks
Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Insurance industry for Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Insurance industry median.
| Company | Ticker | Price/Sales | Price/Earnings | EV/EBITDA | Shareholder Yield | Price/Book Value | Price/Free Cash Flow | Value Grade |
| American Coastal Insurance Corporation | ACIC | 1.72 | 7.4 | 3.8 | (1.7%) | 1.99 | 4.3 | A |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | HIG | 1.34 | 12.3 | 9.4 | 5.6% | 2.13 | 7.1 | A |
| Kansas City Life Insurance Company | KCLI | 0.61 | na | na | 1.8% | 0.49 | na | A |
| Markel Group Inc. | MKL | 1.69 | 14.9 | 8.4 | 2.5% | 1.55 | 12.6 | B |
| Tiptree Inc. | TIPT | 0.39 | 17.9 | 5.1 | (0.5%) | 1.71 | 6.9 | B |
The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.
The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)
Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).
As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.
American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | ACIC | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 46 | 1.72 | 1.11 |
| Price/Earnings | 9 | 7.4 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8 | 3.8 | 9.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 64 | (1.7%) | 1.4% |
| Price/Book Value | 52 | 1.99 | 1.63 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 8 | 4.3 | 9.1 |
American Coastal Insurance Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the commercial and personal property and casualty insurance business in the United States. The company provides structure, content, and liability coverage for standard single-family homeowners, renters, and condominium unit owners. It also offers commercial multi-peril property insurance for residential condominium associations and apartments, as well as coverage to policyholders for loss or damage to dwellings and buildings, inventory, detached structures, and equipment caused by fire, wind, hail, water, theft, and vandalism. In addition, the company provides equipment breakdown, identity theft, and cyber security policies. The company markets and distributes its products through a network of independent agencies. The company was formerly known as United Insurance Holdings Corp. and changed its name to American Coastal Insurance Corporation in August 2023. American Coastal Insurance Corporation was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
American Coastal Insurance Corporation has a Value Score of 81, which is considered to be undervalued.
When you look at American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.72 compared to the industry median at 1.11, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s stock less attractive for value investors.
American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 7.40 compared to the industry median at 14.90. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make American Coastal Insurance Corporation more attractive for value investors.
Now, let’s assess American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 3.8, when compared to the industry median of 9.9, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.
Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.40%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.
As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.63. This could make American Coastal Insurance Corporation less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.
Lastly, let’s take a look at American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. American Coastal Insurance Corporation’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 9.15. This could make American Coastal Insurance Corporation more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that American Coastal Insurance Corporation is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | HIG | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 39 | 1.34 | 1.11 |
| Price/Earnings | 27 | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 32 | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 14 | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Price/Book Value | 55 | 2.13 | 1.63 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 15 | 7.1 | 9.1 |
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and financial services to individual and business customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its Business Insurance segment offers insurance coverages, including workers’ compensation, property, automobile, general and professional liability, package business, umbrella, fidelity and surety, marine, livestock, accident, health, and reinsurance through regional offices, branches, sales and policyholder service centers, independent retail agents and brokers, wholesale agents, and reinsurance brokers. The company's Personal Insurance segment provides automobile, homeowners, and personal umbrella coverages through direct-to-consumer channels and independent agents. Its Property & Casualty Other Operations segment offers coverage for asbestos and environmental exposures. The company's Employee Benefits segment provides group life, disability, and other group coverages to members of employer groups, associations, and affinity groups through direct insurance policies; reinsurance to other insurance companies; employer paid and voluntary product coverages; disability underwriting, administration, and claims processing to self-funded employer plans; and leave management solution. This segment also distributes its group insurance products and services through brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, trade associations, and private exchanges. Its Hartford Funds segment offers managed mutual funds across various asset classes; and exchange-traded funds through broker-dealer organizations, independent financial advisers, defined contribution plans, financial consultants, bank trust groups, and registered investment advisers, as well as investment management, distribution, and administrative services, such as product design, implementation, and oversight. The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 1810 and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. has a Value Score of 82, which is considered to be undervalued.
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 12.3 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors.
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.63.
You can read more about The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | KCLI | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 22 | 0.61 | 1.11 |
| Price/Earnings | na | na | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 9.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 33 | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Price/Book Value | 7 | 0.49 | 1.63 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 9.1 |
Kansas City Life Insurance Company provides insurance products and services in states and the District of Columbia. It operates through three segments: Individual Insurance, Group Insurance, and Old American. The Individual Insurance segment consists of individual insurance products for Kansas City life, Grange life, and the assumed reinsurance transactions. The Group Insurance segment sells group life, dental, vision, disability, accident, and critical illness products. The Old American segment consists of individual insurance products designed final expense products. Kansas City Life Insurance Company was incorporated in 1895 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company has a Value Score of 94, which is considered to be undervalued.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Kansas City Life Insurance Company less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.63.
You can read more about Kansas City Life Insurance Company’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Markel Group Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | MKL | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 45 | 1.69 | 1.11 |
| Price/Earnings | 36 | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 27 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 29 | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Price/Book Value | 43 | 1.55 | 1.63 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 30 | 12.6 | 9.1 |
Markel Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance business in the United States and internationally. It offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, windstorm, hail, water damage, and other property coverages comprising catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind. The company also offers credit and surety products, and collateral protection insurance products. In addition, it offers transaction, directors and officers, and healthcare liability reinsurance; and specialty treaty reinsurance products, including credit and surety, workers' compensation, marine and energy, public entity, mortgage default, aviation and space, agriculture, and discrete political violence. Further, the company provides construction services, consumer and building products, transportation-related products, consulting services, and equipment manufacturing products, as well as leasing and other services. Additionally, the company offers a range of investment products, including insurance-linked securities comprising catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, traditional reinsurance contracts, industry loss warranties, and other financial instruments; and program services. It also operates as an investment fund manager. The company was formerly known as Markel Corporation and changed its name to Markel Group Inc. in May 2023. Markel Group Inc. was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Markel Group Inc. has a Value Score of 75, which is considered to be undervalued.
Markel Group Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 14.9 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Markel Group Inc. fairly attractive for value investors.
Markel Group Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Markel Group Inc. fairly attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.63.
You can read more about Markel Group Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Tiptree Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | TIPT | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 15 | 0.39 | 1.11 |
| Price/Earnings | 46 | 17.9 | 14.9 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11 | 5.1 | 9.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 55 | (0.5%) | 1.4% |
| Price/Book Value | 47 | 1.71 | 1.63 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 15 | 6.9 | 9.1 |
Tiptree Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides specialty insurance products and related services in the United States and Europe. It operates through two segments, Insurance and Mortgage. The company offers commercial lines insurance products, including professional liability, general liability, contractual liability protection, property and other short-tail, and alternative risks insurance products; and personal lines insurance products, such as credit protection surrounding loan payments. It also provides auto warranty programs, including vehicle service contracts, GAP, and other ancillary products; consumer goods warranty programs, such as mobile devices, consumer electronics, appliances, furniture; and premium or warranty contract financing services, lead generation support, and business process outsourcing services. In addition, the company offers mortgage loans for institutional investors; and asset management and advisory services. It markets its products through independent insurance agents, consumer finance companies, online retailers, auto dealers, brokers, and regional big box retailers. The company was formerly known as Tiptree Financial Inc. and changed its name to Tiptree Inc. in December 2016. Tiptree Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Tiptree Inc. has a Value Score of 80, which is considered to be undervalued.
Tiptree Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 17.9 compared to the industry median at 14.9. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Tiptree Inc. less attractive for value investors.
Tiptree Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Tiptree Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.63.
You can read more about Tiptree Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Other Insurance Stock Grades
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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Insurance Stocks Is Right for You
Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.
- American Coastal Insurance Corporation stock has a Value Grade of A.
- The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Kansas City Life Insurance Company stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Markel Group Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Tiptree Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Insurance industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.
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Additional Resources About Insurance Stocks
Want to learn more about Insurance stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.
- 5 Undervalued Insurance Stocks for Wednesday, July 23
- Does First American Financial Corporation (FAF) Have Momentum?
- Does Goosehead Insurance, Inc (GSHD) Have Momentum?
- Does James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (JRVR) Have Momentum?
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