SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SKWD • US8309401029
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This SKWD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SKWD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SKWD had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SKWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years SKWD has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SKWD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SKWD's Return On Assets of 3.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SKWD outperforms 68.24% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.84%, SKWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SKWD (4.10%) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SKWD is significantly below the industry average of 9.34%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.10%) for SKWD is above the 3 year average (3.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.55% | ||
| ROE | 16.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% |
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)2.45%
ROE(3y)14.85%
ROE(5y)11.68%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)2.89%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.98%, SKWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKWD has grown nicely.
- SKWD has a Operating Margin of 17.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: SKWD outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
- SKWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.98% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y25.03%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y55.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. SKWD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SKWD is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SKWD has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for SKWD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SKWD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SKWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.30. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SKWD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. SKWD outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that SKWD is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SKWD (0.12) is better than 74.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. SKWD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SKWD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.05%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 94.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 24.18% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- SKWD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.05%
EPS 3Y94.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%46.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.18%
Revenue growth 3Y30.22%
Revenue growth 5Y25.72%
Sales Q2Q%26.67%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SKWD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.76% on average per year.
- SKWD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.89%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.45%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year29.67%
Revenue Next 2Y20.56%
Revenue Next 3Y18.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. SKWD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of SKWD.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SKWD.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, SKWD is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of SKWD can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SKWD is cheaper than 62.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. SKWD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SKWD.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SKWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SKWD is cheaper than 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of SKWD may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SKWD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.45%
5. SKWD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for SKWD!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
SKWD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
42.13
-1.13 (-2.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24
Inst Owners87.79%
Inst Owner Change-1.02%
Ins Owners8.22%
Ins Owner Change6.85%
Market Cap1.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)170.03M
Analysts80
Price Target62.68 (48.78%)
Short Float %4.29%
Short Ratio3.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.41%
Min EPS beat(2)12.75%
Max EPS beat(2)16.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.08%
Min EPS beat(4)1.05%
Max EPS beat(4)16.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.27%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)16.44%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.82%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.92%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.53%
PT rev (3m)-3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 2.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.41 |
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)4.97
Fwd EY11.79%
FCF(TTM)9.01
FCFY21.38%
OCF(TTM)9.18
OCFY21.78%
SpS31.9
BVpS22.7
TBVpS20.72
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number45.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.55% | ||
| ROE | 16.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.24% | ||
| ROIC | 4.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.59% | ||
| OM | 17.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.98% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 28.24% |
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)2.45%
ROE(3y)14.85%
ROE(5y)11.68%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)2.89%
ROICexc(3y)3.65%
ROICexc(5y)2.98%
ROICexgc(3y)5.59%
ROICexgc(5y)4.69%
ROCE(3y)4.52%
ROCE(5y)3.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.88%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y29.4%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.03%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y55.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 210.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 39.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 165.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 235.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)139.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.4%
Profit Quality(3y)295.41%
Profit Quality(5y)469.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.05%
EPS 3Y94.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%46.25%
EPS Next Y23.89%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.45%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.18%
Revenue growth 3Y30.22%
Revenue growth 5Y25.72%
Sales Q2Q%26.67%
Revenue Next Year29.67%
Revenue Next 2Y20.56%
Revenue Next 3Y18.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y55.51%
EBIT growth 3Y62.82%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year50775.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.15%
FCF growth 3Y24.7%
FCF growth 5Y56.55%
OCF growth 1Y33.74%
OCF growth 3Y25.01%
OCF growth 5Y55.63%
SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE / SKWD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SKWD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SKWD.
What is the valuation status of SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SKWD stock?
SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) is 10.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.
How financially healthy is SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE?
The financial health rating of SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) is 3 / 10.