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Claims Ratio % is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 62.60%
, which is higher than
61.90% for the pervious quarter ended in Mar. 2026.
AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 60.00%
, which is higher than
58.10% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
AMSF's Claims Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Claims Ratio % only.
Claims Ratio % the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned during the period. It is the equivalent of gross profit margin for an insurance company.
It's important to note that insurance is the business of managing risks and, to do that well, the insurer needs a thorough understanding of the incurred claims ratio. If the value is higher than expected or above established norms, then further investigation is required to figure out why that is (eg: fraud). If it is lower than expected, it could indicate irrelevant products or difficulties in claiming, possibly affecting customer satisfaction.
AMERISAFE Claims Ratio % Related Terms
AMERISAFE Claims Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio % 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: Claims Ratio % Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Claims Ratio % 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.
* 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Claims Ratio % of 62.60% mean?
AMERISAFE (AMSF) has a Claims Ratio % of 62.60% as of Jun. 2026. Claims Ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned. View historical data on AMERISAFE and its competitors.
Is AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio % too high?
AMERISAFE's current Claims Ratio % is 62.60%. 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 Claims Ratio % compare to ITIC and TIPT?
AMERISAFE's Claims Ratio % of 62.60% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Claims Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Claims Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Claims Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Claims Ratio % mean?
A high Claims Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Claims Ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned. View historical data on AMERISAFE and its competitors. AMERISAFE's current Claims Ratio % is 62.60%. 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 $29.91 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Claims Ratio % is 62.60%. 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 Claims Ratio % calculated?
Claims Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMERISAFE (AMSF), the current Claims Ratio % is 62.60% as of Jun. 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 $29.91 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.50.
GuruFocus considers AMERISAFE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSF:
Claims Ratio %: 62.60%
GF Value™: $39.50 vs. price of $29.91 (24.3% below fair value)
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.
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