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Investors Title Company(ITIC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$286.64
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ITIC

10/20/2026: ITIC (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Investors Title Company is a specialized insurer providing title and settlement services primarily for real estate transactions. Its main strengths include a disciplined underwriting approach, strong relationships with legal and real estate professionals, and a stable, conservative balance sheet. The primary investment story rests on the company's ability to maintain regional market share while navigating the cyclical nature of the housing market. Key risks involve high sensitivity to mortgage interest rates and intense competition from larger national underwriters. It may best suit value-oriented or income-focused investors who prioritize long-term stability over rapid growth and should monitor housing market data for signs of cyclical recovery or decline.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a cyclical industry that typically sees growth tied to macro housing trends rather than rapid scaling.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock is highly sensitive to interest rate changes, which can trigger periodic momentum trends.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its tangible book value and long-term earnings potential.
Dividend investorStrong fitA history of consistent dividend payments makes it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile stable, the cyclicality of the real estate sector can lead to price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock's beta reflects the inherent cyclicality of the mortgage and housing markets.
Valuation riskLowThe stock generally trades in line with fundamental book value metrics.
Competition risk (National Underwriters)Medium / highLarge national underwriters have greater scale and deeper pockets for marketing and technology.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a long operating history and stable management but limited scale compared to industry leaders.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are reliable but sensitive to the company's cyclical earnings capacity.
Execution riskLowManagement has a long track record of disciplined, conservative operations.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.46%
Avg. Invested days 55
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ITIC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ITIC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+13.2%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 9.3%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+5.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ITIC's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (9.3% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ITIC's strongest growth driver at +13.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+5.6%, moderate) and earnings growth (+13.2%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 54.8% and approximately 80.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 25.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Markel Group Inc 11.30%
BlackRock Inc 6.21%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.91%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.21%
Two Sigma Investments LLC 2.88%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ITIC generates approximately $983 of gross profit, $163 of operating income, and $93 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.03%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ITIC has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 541.18M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.42
1Y Target Price 39
Price to earnings Ratio 13.42
1Y Target Price 39
Volume (30-day avg) 48.6K shares
Beta 0.61
52 Weeks Range 208.58 - 309.07
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 208.58 - 309.07
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.65%
Basic EPS (TTM) 21.36

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Title Insurance UnderwritingIssuance of title insurance policies for real estate buyers and lenders.This is the core engine, generating premiums based on the volume of real estate sales.
Settlement & Exchange ServicesClosing services and 1031 tax-deferred property exchange facilitation.These service-based fees provide ancillary income streams that complement insurance premiums.
Investment IncomeInterest and dividends from the company's investment portfolio.The company earns money on its float, similar to other insurance business models.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 13.42
Forward PE 7.91
Enterprise Value 541.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.85
Enterprise Value 541.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.85
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.85
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.89M
Shares Floating 1.51M
Shares Outstanding 1.89M
Shares Floating 1.51M
Percent Insiders 25.05
Percent Institutions 54.8

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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