Kemper Corp. (KMPR) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Kemper Corp. (KMPR) has a Graham intrinsic value of $76.06 per share. At $29.27 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 62% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 7.4% a year to $4.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 3.3%.

Graham intrinsic value
$76.06
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$29.27
Price vs Graham value
62% below
Market cap
$1.8B
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
7.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
3.3%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$553.9M

KMPR 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $4.8B $143.3M $2.29 $553.9M — 3.8%
FY2024 $4.6B $317.8M $4.91 $329.7M — 8.0%
FY2023 $4.9B -$272.1M -$4.25 -$188.0M -1.4% -1.5%
FY2022 $5.6B -$301.2M -$4.72 -$241.1M -4.0% -4.0%
FY2021 $5.8B -$120.5M -$1.87 $292.9M -6.4% -3.5%
FY2020 $5.2B $409.9M $6.14 $394.6M 10.5% 8.7%
FY2019 $5.0B $531.1M $7.96 $450.3M 10.3% 9.8%
FY2018 $3.7B $190.1M $3.22 $473.9M 7.7% 8.3%
FY2017 $2.7B $120.9M $2.33 $205.1M 4.4% 3.4%
FY2016 $2.5B $16.8M $0.33 — 0.1% 0.1%

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

Executive summary

KEMPER Corp has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 7.4% annually over the past decade.

KEMPER Corp has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 3.3% ROIC.

KEMPER Corp 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, KEMPER Corp is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $76.06 per share.

KMPR stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Kemper Corp. (KMPR) 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, KMPR's intrinsic value is about $76.06 per share.

Is KMPR stock undervalued?

At $29.27 (close on Oct 17, 2026), KMPR trades 62% below its Graham value of $76.06. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Kemper Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $2.5B in fiscal 2016 to $4.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. Net income was $143.3M in fiscal 2025.

Does Kemper Corp. generate free cash flow?

Kemper Corp. generated $553.9M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 9 reported years.

What is KMPR's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 3.3%, and average return on equity was 3.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this KMPR data come from?

From Kemper Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 5, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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