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HUW Stock Chart & Stats
223.00 p
-0.74 p(-0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
223.00 p
-0.74 p(-0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range194.00 p - 230.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.29K
Average Volume (3M)39.67K
Market Cap
£154.07M
Enterprise Value171.20M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£28.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£54.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Sep 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding69,726,494
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 Ratio7.98
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 ProfitabilityThe move from losses in 2021–2022 to positive earnings across 2023–2025 shows meaningful profitability recovery. If underwriting conditions remain supportive, this provides a stronger earnings base than the company had in earlier periods.
Moderate Leverage And Growing EquityModerate leverage and a larger equity base provide a capital cushion for an insurer exposed to underwriting volatility. This supports financial resilience and gives Helios more capacity to absorb adverse claims or asset movements.
Lloyd’s Specialty Insurance PlatformThe Lloyd’s-focused model gives Helios an established route into specialty insurance and reinsurance markets without needing to build a broad direct distribution network. Its results can benefit from sustained demand for specialist risk capacity.
Bears Say
Highly Volatile RevenueLarge revenue swings reduce confidence that recent profits represent a stable earnings run rate. For a business linked to syndicate underwriting, uneven premium and claims outcomes may make forward planning and capital allocation less predictable.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionRepeated periods of negative operating cash flow indicate that accounting earnings do not consistently convert into cash. This can increase reliance on favorable working-capital or underwriting conditions and constrain internally funded growth.
Volatile Asset BaseSharp asset movements make the underlying capital base less predictable and can magnify changes in reported results. This is particularly relevant for an insurer, where reserve, investment, and syndicate-related exposures can affect solvency flexibility.
Helios Underwriting News
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 230.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Helios Underwriting PLC’s market cap?
Helios Underwriting PLC’s market cap is £154.07M.
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 30 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 Notavailable dividend of 10 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.12%. 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 69,726,494 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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Helios Underwriting Stock Smart Score
Company Description
Helios Underwriting PLC
Helios Underwriting plc offers its shareholders a means of limited liability investment within the distinguished Lloyd's insurance market in the United Kingdom. The company's operations are divided into three principal areas: Syndicate Participation, Investment Management, and various Other Corporate Activities. Its involvement in the Lloyd's market is primarily managed through a diverse array of Lloyd's syndicates, which focus on delivering property insurance and reinsurance solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, UK, the firm was formerly known as Hampden Underwriting Plc before adopting its current name in January 2014.