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HUW Stock Chart & Stats
227.50 p
-0.74 p(-0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
227.50 p
-0.74 p(-0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range194.00 p - 260.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.29K
Average Volume (3M)46.62K
Market Cap
£174.44M
Enterprise Value186.78M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£20.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£55.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.5
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
May 21, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.39
Shares Outstanding69,505,970
10 Day Avg. Volume67,236
30 Day Avg. Volume46,620
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 shift from earlier losses to consecutive positive earnings indicates meaningful operating improvement and a stronger current earnings base. If profitability remains positive, it can support capital formation and reinforce Helios Underwriting’s ability to manage future underwriting cycles.
Moderate LeverageModerate leverage provides a useful financial cushion for an insurer because less debt relative to equity can reduce balance-sheet strain during periods of claims or underwriting volatility. This supports financial flexibility and leaves more capacity to absorb adverse results.
Growing Equity BaseA larger equity base strengthens the company’s capital position and provides greater capacity to withstand fluctuations in assets, earnings, and underwriting outcomes. Continued equity growth would improve resilience and support the company’s ability to pursue business while managing risk.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilitySharp revenue swings make it harder to assess the durability of current earnings and reduce confidence in predictable operating performance. Persistent top-line variability could make capital planning, underwriting capacity decisions, and sustained profitability more difficult over the next several quarters.
Uneven Cash GenerationRepeated periods of negative operating cash flow indicate that reported earnings have not consistently converted into cash. Uneven cash generation can increase reliance on favorable working-capital or underwriting conditions, limiting flexibility to fund operations and absorb weaker periods.
Asset Base VolatilityLarge changes in total assets reduce the stability of the balance-sheet foundation and can amplify swings in reported earnings and capital. For an insurer, this variability may complicate capital management and make financial performance less dependable across the underwriting cycle.
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 260.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Helios Underwriting PLC’s market cap?
Helios Underwriting PLC’s market cap is £174.44M.
When is Helios Underwriting PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Helios Underwriting PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2027 which is in 219 days.
How were Helios Underwriting PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Helios Underwriting PLC released its earnings results on Sep 29, 2026. The company reported 0.153 p earnings per share for the quarter.
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 2.75%. 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 69,505,970 shares outstanding.
What happened to Helios Underwriting PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Helios Underwriting PLC reported an EPS of 0.153 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.939%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Helios Underwriting PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HUW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Helios Underwriting Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.22%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.