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SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SKWD - US8309401029 - Common Stock

48.96 USD
-0.04 (-0.08%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 1:30:02 PM
48.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 1:30:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SKWD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SKWD was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SKWD while its profitability can be described as average. SKWD is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SKWD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SKWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
SKWD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SKWD had a positive operating cash flow.
SKWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSKWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

SKWD's Return On Assets of 3.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SKWD outperforms 63.95% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.69%, SKWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SKWD has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: SKWD outperforms 63.27% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SKWD is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.61%) for SKWD is above the 3 year average (2.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.07%
ROE 14.69%
ROIC 3.61%
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)0.98%
ROE(3y)10.86%
ROE(5y)4.52%
ROIC(3y)2.8%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SKWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSKWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

SKWD has a better Profit Margin (10.46%) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKWD has grown nicely.
SKWD has a Operating Margin of 15.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: SKWD outperforms 63.95% of its industry peers.
SKWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.19%
PM (TTM) 10.46%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y12.72%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
SKWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSKWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SKWD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SKWD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SKWD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SKWD Yearly Shares OutstandingSKWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
SKWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSKWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of SKWD is 0.32, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SKWD, only 0.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SKWD's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.32 is amongst the best of the industry. SKWD outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
SKWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.12, SKWD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 0.32
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.45%
SKWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSKWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
SKWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSKWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.83% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SKWD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 41.21% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SKWD shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.33%.
SKWD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 27.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.83%
EPS 3Y41.21%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%47.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.33%
Revenue growth 3Y27.94%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%27.13%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y23.85%
EPS Next 2Y21.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue Next Year18.15%
Revenue Next 2Y21.77%
Revenue Next 3Y20.31%
Revenue Next 5Y13.61%

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.
SKWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSKWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SKWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSKWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.45, the valuation of SKWD can be described as correct.
SKWD's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, SKWD is valued a bit cheaper.
SKWD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.83.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKWD is on the same level as its industry peers.
SKWD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.45
Fwd PE 10.83
SKWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSKWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SKWD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
70.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SKWD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.34
EV/EBITDA 9.33
SKWD Per share dataSKWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SKWD's 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 19.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SKWD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE

NASDAQ:SKWD (11/28/2025, 1:30:02 PM)

After market: 48.96 0 (0%)

48.96

-0.04 (-0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners93.5%
Inst Owner Change2.08%
Ins Owners7.55%
Ins Owner Change-1.35%
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.35B
Net Income(TTM)141.20M
Analysts81.11
Price Target62.63 (27.92%)
Short Float %2.56%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)8.56%
Min EPS beat(2)1.05%
Max EPS beat(2)16.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.51%
Min EPS beat(4)1.05%
Max EPS beat(4)16.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.26%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)18.43%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.73%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.42%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.28%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.47%
PT rev (3m)3.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.45
Fwd PE 10.83
P/S 1.47
P/FCF 5.34
P/OCF 5.24
P/B 2.06
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 9.33
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)4.52
Fwd EY9.23%
FCF(TTM)9.17
FCFY18.73%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY19.08%
SpS33.34
BVpS23.74
TBVpS21.56
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.07%
ROE 14.69%
ROCE 4.63%
ROIC 3.61%
ROICexc 3.74%
ROICexgc 5.58%
OM 15.19%
PM (TTM) 10.46%
GM N/A
FCFM 27.51%
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)0.98%
ROE(3y)10.86%
ROE(5y)4.52%
ROIC(3y)2.8%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.88%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.48%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.6%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.28%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y19.87%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y12.72%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 0.32
Debt/EBITDA 0.57
Cap/Depr 203.19%
Cap/Sales 0.51%
Interest Coverage 32.54
Cash Conversion 181.49%
Profit Quality 263.01%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)87.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.39%
Profit Quality(3y)552.8%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.83%
EPS 3Y41.21%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%47.89%
EPS Next Y23.85%
EPS Next 2Y21.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.57%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.33%
Revenue growth 3Y27.94%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%27.13%
Revenue Next Year18.15%
Revenue Next 2Y21.77%
Revenue Next 3Y20.31%
Revenue Next 5Y13.61%
EBIT growth 1Y26.35%
EBIT growth 3Y44.22%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51745.5%
EBIT Next 3Y795.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.96%
FCF growth 3Y20.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.03%
OCF growth 3Y20.29%
OCF growth 5YN/A

SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE / SKWD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SKWD.


What is the valuation status for SKWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SKWD stock?

SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for SKWD stock?

The financial health rating of SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE (SKWD) is 3 / 10.