UFCS (United Fire Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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Price $52.17
GF Value $31.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is United Fire Group Moat Score?

United Fire Group UFCS +4.79% 60 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates UFCS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Insurance companies, United Fire Group ranks better than 72.48% on this metric.

United Fire Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

United Fire Group has No Moat: United Fire Group operates in a highly competitive insurance market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant brand strength, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes United Fire Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

United Fire Group  (NAS:UFCS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

United Fire Group Moat Score Related Terms

UFCS vs PRCH, HGTY, PRA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, United Fire Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

United Fire Group Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, United Fire Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Fire Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
United Fire Group (UFCS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, United Fire Group ranks #164 out of 596 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is United Fire Group's Moat Score too high?
United Fire Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, United Fire Group ranks #164 out of 596 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Fire Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Fire Group's Moat Score compare to PRCH and HGTY?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, United Fire Group ranks #164 out of 596 companies for Moat Score. This puts United Fire Group in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. United Fire Group's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Fire Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Fire Group (UFCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.58, compared to a current price of $52.17 — trading 65.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. United Fire Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Fire Group (UFCS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 United Fire Group (UFCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Fire Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.17 is trading 65.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.58. GuruFocus considers United Fire Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UFCS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $31.58 vs. price of $52.17 (65.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UFCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

United Fire Group Business Description

Address 118 Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, 52401
United Fire Group Inc is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and selling annuities through a network of independent agencies. The company's only operating segment is property and casualty insurance, which includes commercial lines insurance, personal lines insurance, and assumed reinsurance. The primary source of revenue is premium and investment income.
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