Cna Financial Corp. (CNA) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Cna Financial Corp. (CNA) has a Graham intrinsic value of $70.41 per share. At $47.90 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 32% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 17.8% a year to $1.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 7.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$70.41
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$47.90
Price vs Graham value
32% below
Market cap
$13.0B
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
17.8%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
7.2%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$2.4B

CNA 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.6B $1.3B $4.69 $2.4B — 9.4%
FY2024 $1.6B $959.0M $3.52 $2.5B — 7.5%
FY2023 $1.6B $1.2B $4.43 $2.2B — 10.2%
FY2022 $1.6B $894.0M $3.28 $2.5B — 6.8%
FY2021 $1.4B $1.2B $4.41 $2.0B — 8.0%
FY2020 $1.3B $690.0M $2.53 $1.8B — 4.6%
FY2019 $1.2B $1.0B $3.67 $1.1B — 7.1%
FY2018 $1.0B $813.0M $2.98 $1.1B — 5.7%
FY2017 $390.0M $899.0M $3.30 $1.2B — 6.2%
FY2016 $361.0M $859.0M $3.17 $1.3B — 6.0%

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

Executive summary

CENTRICA PLC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 17.8% annually over the past decade.

CENTRICA PLC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 7.1% ROIC.

CENTRICA PLC 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, CENTRICA PLC is modeled at 4.5% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $70.41 per share.

CNA stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Cna Financial Corp. (CNA) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 4.5% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CNA's intrinsic value is about $70.41 per share.

Is CNA stock undervalued?

At $47.90 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CNA trades 32% below its Graham value of $70.41. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Cna Financial Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $361.0M in fiscal 2016 to $1.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 17.8%. Net income was $1.3B in fiscal 2025.

Does Cna Financial Corp. generate free cash flow?

Cna Financial Corp. generated $2.4B 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 CNA's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 7.2%, and average return on equity was 8.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CNA data come from?

From Cna Financial Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 3, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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