KMPR

Kemper Corporation is a financial services company operating in the insurance - property & casualty sector. With a market capitalization of $2.49B, it is a significant player in its industry, generating revenue of $4.85B and employing 7,400 individuals. From a financial health perspective, Kemper's profitability metrics are mixed. The company has an operating margin of -1.9%, indicating a challenge in maintaining profitability during the period considered. However, gross margins stand at 32.6% and profit margins at 5.1%. Returns on equity and assets are 8.7% and 1.9%, respectively, suggesting that the company's profits contribute significantly to shareholder value. The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 56.30, indicating a substantial reliance on debt financing. In terms of valuation context, Kemper's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios are 10.19 (TTM) and 7.73 (forward), suggesting that the company's stock may be considered relatively cheap compared to its earnings. The revenue growth rate is 5.2% year-over-year. Dividend metrics indicate a yield of 324.0%, although it should be noted that this appears unusually high, and a payout ratio of 32.7%.