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Kingstone Companies Inc(KINS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 10 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+2.45% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$20.46
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KINS

11/06/2026: KINS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Kingstone Companies Inc is a regional property and casualty insurer specializing in personal lines within the Northeastern United States. The company leverages deep local market expertise to compete against much larger national insurance carriers. Its primary opportunity lies in refining its underwriting model and utilizing technology to capture profitable segments while managing its regional concentration risk. Investors face significant risks, including the impact of severe weather events, regulatory pressures on pricing, and strong competitive headwinds. This stock may suit value-oriented investors who monitor the company's combined ratios and catastrophe management closely, rather than those seeking high-growth or low-volatility income.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a mature industry where growth is typically steady rather than exponential.
Momentum investorWeak fitPerformance is highly cyclical and dependent on external factors like catastrophe events, making technical momentum hard to sustain.
Value investorStrong fitAs a small-cap insurance firm, it often trades based on book value and underwriting performance, potentially offering value if priced below intrinsic worth.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are dependent on underwriting profitability and regulatory capital requirements, which can fluctuate.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to catastrophe losses and market volatility in the insurance sector makes this a higher-risk profile for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock price is sensitive to earnings surprises driven by unpredictable catastrophic insurance events.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is tied to book value, which can be impacted by investment portfolio returns and underwriting outcomes.
Competition risk (National carrier scale)HighLarge national carriers have greater pricing power and diversification, which can squeeze margins for regional players.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies heavily on underwriting discipline and accurate actuarial modeling in a single primary region.
Dividend incomeMediumPayouts may be interrupted or reduced during years with high claim activity or capital constraints.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the effective management of claims and premium pricing within a strictly regulated environment.

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 62.64%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KINS receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KINS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+122.1%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KINS's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (36.7% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 4-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is KINS's strongest growth driver at +122.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+28.4%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+31.4%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 55.7% and approximately 79.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 18.19% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 5.74%
Royce & Associates, LP 4.22%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.46%
American Century Companies Inc 2.70%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 2.56%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KINS generates approximately $577 of gross profit, $256 of operating income, and $367 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 20.14%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KINS 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 RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 296.18M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.66
1Y Target Price 24
Price to earnings Ratio 7.66
1Y Target Price 24
Volume (30-day avg) 78.8K shares
Beta 0.48
52 Weeks Range 13.77 - 21.00
Updated Date 11/06/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.77 - 21.00
Updated Date 11/06/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.11%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Underwriting OperationsCollection of insurance premiums for homeowners and related property policies.The company makes money by collecting more in premiums than it pays out in claims and operating expenses.
Investment PortfolioIncome generated from the investment of insurance premiums and surplus funds.The company earns interest and investment returns on the money it holds to pay future claims.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.87
Actual 1.22

Profitability

Profit Margin 16.96%
Operating Margin (TTM) 33.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7%
Return on Equity (TTM) 34.38%

Valuation

Trailing PE 7.66
Forward PE 7.47
Enterprise Value 259.90M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2
Enterprise Value 259.90M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 76.76
Shares Outstanding 14.48M
Shares Floating 11.57M
Shares Outstanding 14.48M
Shares Floating 11.57M
Percent Insiders 18.19
Percent Institutions 55.69

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)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 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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