Top line stable.
+5.1% YoY versus +6.7% prior. 3y CAGR +7.4%.
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $12.2B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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1 of 3 legendary models say BUY CNA — but Warren Buffett & Howard Marks disagree.
What would legendary investors pay for CNA?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Concerns — CNA Financial Corporation's 12.2% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — CNA Financial Corporation's 12.2% ROE and 5.31 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: CNA is rated BUY by 1 of 3 legendary models, with 2 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a C sector grade (47/100) in Financial Services. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+5.1% YoY versus +6.7% prior. 3y CAGR +7.4%.
+5.1%Net margin 8.7% versus 6.9% prior (+1.8pp). Operating 11.0%.
8.7%P/E 9.8x — 5% below the 5y median of 10.2x. Forward 10.8x signals EPS contraction next year.
9.8xThe Question
How does CNA compare?
1 of 3 legendary investor models rate CNA a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $67. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
CNA trades at 9.7x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
CNA and BEN differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full CNA vs BEN compare matrix.
Buffett, Lynch, and Marks evaluate CNA against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
CNA's P/E ratio is 9.7x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
See exactly where CNA ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingCNA sits at #103 in Financial Services with a C grade (47/100).