Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) has a Graham intrinsic value of $503.88 per share. At $171.25 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 66% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 9.8% a year to $12.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 13.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$503.88
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$171.25
Price vs Graham value
66% below
Market cap
$27.0B
Revenue (FY2025)
$12.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
9.8%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
13.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$3.1B

CINF 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $12.6B $2.4B $15.17 $3.1B — 16.4%
FY2024 $11.3B $2.3B $14.53 $2.6B — 17.7%
FY2023 $10.0B $1.8B $11.66 $2.0B — 16.6%
FY2022 $6.6B -$486.0M -$3.06 $2.0B — -4.2%
FY2021 $9.6B $2.9B $18.10 $2.0B — 25.0%
FY2020 $7.5B $1.2B $7.49 $1.5B — 11.8%
FY2019 $7.9B $2.0B $12.10 $1.2B — 22.4%
FY2018 $5.4B $287.0M $1.75 $1.2B — 3.5%
FY2017 $5.7B $1.0B $6.29 $1.0B — 13.5%
FY2016 $5.4B $591.0M $3.55 $1.1B — 8.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Cincinnati Financial is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 9.8% annually over the past decade.

Cincinnati Financial returns on capital have been average, hovering around 13.1% ROIC over the decade.

Cincinnati Financial has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Cincinnati Financial is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $503.88 per share.

CINF stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CINF's intrinsic value is about $503.88 per share.

Is CINF stock undervalued?

At $171.25 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CINF trades 66% below its Graham value of $503.88. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Cincinnati Financial Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $5.4B in fiscal 2016 to $12.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%. Net income was $2.4B in fiscal 2025.

Does Cincinnati Financial Corp. generate free cash flow?

Cincinnati Financial Corp. generated $3.1B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CINF's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 13.1%, and average return on equity was 13.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CINF data come from?

From Cincinnati Financial Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 27, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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