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KINGSTONE COS INC (KINS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KINS - US4967191051 - Common Stock

13.59 USD
-0.27 (-1.95%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
13.78 USD
+0.19 (+1.4%)
After Hours: 8/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

KINS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 143 industry peers in the Insurance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KINS while its profitability can be described as average. KINS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KINS had positive earnings in the past year.
KINS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KINS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years KINS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
KINS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKINS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

KINS's Return On Assets of 5.40% is amongst the best of the industry. KINS outperforms 88.81% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KINS (25.32%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
KINS has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KINS outperforms 88.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.4%
ROE 25.32%
ROIC 6.23%
ROA(3y)-1.36%
ROA(5y)-1.2%
ROE(3y)-17.5%
ROE(5y)-12.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KINS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKINS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.25%, KINS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.43% of the companies in the same industry.
KINS's Operating Margin of 17.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KINS outperforms 74.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.32%
PM (TTM) 12.25%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
KINS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKINS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KINS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KINS has more shares outstanding
KINS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KINS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KINS Yearly Shares OutstandingKINS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
KINS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKINS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

KINS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.08. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KINS (0.08) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that KINS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.07, KINS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.08
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.08%
KINS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKINS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
KINS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKINS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KINS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 452.94%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.60% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)452.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.27%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%43.04%

3.2 Future

KINS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.66% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KINS will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 25.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y43.66%
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year39.52%
Revenue Next 2Y25.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KINS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKINS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
KINS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKINS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.23, the valuation of KINS can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KINS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KINS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.44, the valuation of KINS can be described as very cheap.
KINS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KINS is cheaper than 79.02% of the companies in the same industry.
KINS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE 5.44
KINS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKINS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KINS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KINS is cheaper than 79.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KINS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.87
EV/EBITDA 5.14
KINS Per share dataKINS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KINS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KINS's earnings are expected to grow with 32.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KINS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.52, KINS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KINS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%

5.2 History

KINS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
KINS Yearly Dividends per shareKINS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KINS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKINS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

KINGSTONE COS INC

NASDAQ:KINS (8/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 13.78 +0.19 (+1.4%)

13.59

-0.27 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners38.78%
Inst Owner Change29.44%
Ins Owners11.25%
Ins Owner Change3.67%
Market Cap192.16M
Analysts85.71
Price Target22.44 (65.12%)
Short Float %7.41%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-11 2025-08-11 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-51.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)36.55%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.11%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.09%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)15.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE 5.44
P/S 1.13
P/FCF 2.87
P/OCF 2.76
P/B 2.34
P/tB 2.35
EV/EBITDA 5.14
EPS(TTM)1.88
EY13.83%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY18.39%
FCF(TTM)4.74
FCFY34.89%
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY36.27%
SpS12.01
BVpS5.81
TBVpS5.78
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.4%
ROE 25.32%
ROCE 7.91%
ROIC 6.23%
ROICexc 6.93%
ROICexgc 8.69%
OM 17.32%
PM (TTM) 12.25%
GM N/A
FCFM 39.47%
ROA(3y)-1.36%
ROA(5y)-1.2%
ROE(3y)-17.5%
ROE(5y)-12.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.08
Debt/EBITDA 0.17
Cap/Depr 107.41%
Cap/Sales 1.57%
Interest Coverage 7.75
Cash Conversion 218.54%
Profit Quality 322.12%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)98.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)452.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.31%
EPS Next Y43.66%
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.27%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%43.04%
Revenue Next Year39.52%
Revenue Next 2Y25.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y522.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y594.79%
FCF growth 3Y40.97%
FCF growth 5Y16.49%
OCF growth 1Y432.11%
OCF growth 3Y33.51%
OCF growth 5Y14.18%