Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
AMERISAFEAMSF +0.40%59 Buyback Yield % is 3.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 451% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates AMSF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Insurance companies, AMERISAFE ranks better than 73.23% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AMSF vs ITIC, TIPT, MBI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AMERISAFE Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AMERISAFE (AMSF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AMERISAFE and its competitors. This is 451% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, AMERISAFE ranks #53 out of 198 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield % too high?
AMERISAFE's current Buyback Yield % of 3.36 is 451% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 3.36. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.90. AMERISAFE's value of 3.36 is 273.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMERISAFE ranks #53 out of 198 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMERISAFE has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMERISAFE's Buyback Yield % compare to ITIC and TIPT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, AMERISAFE ranks #53 out of 198 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts AMERISAFE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.90. AMERISAFE's value of 3.36 is 273.3% above this benchmark. Historically, AMERISAFE's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 3.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.90, AMERISAFE has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.90, based on 198 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMERISAFE's current Buyback Yield % of 3.36 is 273.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AMERISAFE and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMERISAFE's current Buyback Yield % is 3.36, which is 451% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMERISAFE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMERISAFE (AMSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.50, compared to a current price of $29.81 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.36, which is 451% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 273.3% above the Insurance industry median of 0.90. AMERISAFE's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMERISAFE (AMSF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is AMERISAFE (AMSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMERISAFE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.81 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.50.
GuruFocus considers AMERISAFE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.36 (451% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $39.50 vs. price of $29.81 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 273.3% above the Insurance median (#53 of 198)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMERISAFE Inc is a specialty provider of workers' compensation insurance focused on small to mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, principally construction, trucking, logging and lumber, agriculture, manufacturing, maritime, and telecommunications. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of premiums. The Company operates as a single reportable segment, Insurance Operations.
59GF Score
Get the complete analysis for AMSF
Buyback Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
AMSF has been successfully added to your 
