Helios Underwriting PLC (GB:HUW)
LSE:HUW
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HUW Stock Chart & Stats
206.00 p
-1.91 p(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
206.00 p
-1.91 p(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range194.00 p - 251.99 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume150.00
Average Volume (3M)39.67K
Market Cap
£146.88M
Enterprise Value174.62M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£28.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£54.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Sep 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding69,575,070
10 Day Avg. Volume36,709
30 Day Avg. Volume39,671
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.62
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)111.83
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)£38.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability And MarginsMulti-year improvement from losses to solid positive earnings and very strong recent margins indicates lasting underwriting and expense discipline. Sustained profitability across 2023–2025 supports a more durable earnings base that can fund reserves and underwriting appetite over the medium term.
Reasonably Supported Balance Sheet And Moderate LeverageModerate leverage and a growing equity base create a capital cushion important for an insurer participating at Lloyd’s. A stronger equity base reduces immediate solvency strain, supports regulatory capital requirements, and allows the firm to sustain underwriting capacity through adverse loss periods.
Clear Lloyd’s-focused Underwriting Business ModelA focused capital-participation model at Lloyd’s provides structural access to specialty (re)insurance underwriting, pooled syndicate expertise, and investment float. This steady structural link to Lloyd’s markets supports durable revenue sources tied to underwriting outcomes and market niches.
Bears Say
High Revenue Volatility And 2025 ContractionLarge year-to-year swings in revenue and a sharp 2025 contraction reduce predictability of underwriting income and make multi-period planning harder. For an insurer, volatile top-line inflows complicate pricing, reserve-setting and capital allocation, raising structural earnings risk.
Uneven Operating And Free Cash FlowIrregular operating and free cash flow undermines internal funding of claims and capital needs, increasing dependence on external capital or favorable underwriting cycles. Persistent cash conversion volatility raises refinancing and liquidity risk across cycles for underwriting commitments.
Sharp Asset Fluctuations That Amplify Capital VolatilityWide asset swings imply changing exposure or portfolio turnover, which can rapidly alter regulatory capital ratios and required solvency buffers. This structural variability forces more frequent capital adjustments or reinsurance purchases, increasing long-term business and funding volatility.
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HUW FAQ
What was Helios Underwriting PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Helios Underwriting PLC lowest share price was 194.00 p and its highest was 251.99 p in the past 12 months.
What is Helios Underwriting PLC’s market cap?
Helios Underwriting PLC’s market cap is £146.88M.
When is Helios Underwriting PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Helios Underwriting PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 110 days.
How were Helios Underwriting PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Helios Underwriting PLC released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported 0.227 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.227 p.
Is Helios Underwriting PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Helios Underwriting PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Helios Underwriting PLC pay dividends?
Helios Underwriting PLC pays a Annually dividend of 6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.9%. See more information on Helios Underwriting PLC dividends here
What is Helios Underwriting PLC’s EPS estimate?
Helios Underwriting PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Helios Underwriting PLC have?
Helios Underwriting PLC has 69,575,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Helios Underwriting PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Helios Underwriting PLC reported an EPS of 0.227 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.529%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Helios Underwriting PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HUW
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Company Description
Helios Underwriting PLC
Helios Underwriting plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides a limited liability investment for its shareholders in the Lloyd's insurance market in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Syndicate Participation, Investment Management, and Other Corporate Activities. The company participates in the Lloyd's insurance market through a portfolio of Lloyd's syndicates. Its portfolio provides property insurance and reinsurance products. The company was formerly known as Hampden Underwriting Plc and changed its name to Helios Underwriting Plc in January 2014. Helios Underwriting plc was incorporated in 2006 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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