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Maiden Holdings North America Ltd ELKS (MHNC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: MHNC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.66% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 14.45 - 18.39 | Updated Date 02/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.45 - 18.39 | Updated Date 02/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 10.65% | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) - | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Maiden Holdings North America Ltd ELKS
Company Overview
History and Background
Maiden Holdings North America Ltd. (ELKS) was a subsidiary of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., focused on providing reinsurance solutions. Founded with a mission to provide tailored reinsurance solutions. Note that ELKS is now a defunct stock symbol and Maiden Holdings, Ltd. ultimately faced liquidation.
Core Business Areas
- Reinsurance Solutions: Provided reinsurance solutions to small and mid-sized insurance companies. These include quota share, excess of loss, and other customized reinsurance programs.
Leadership and Structure
Details about its specific leadership team and organizational structure are no longer relevant given its current status and liquidation.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Reinsurance: Maiden Holdings provided reinsurance coverage to insurers in various lines of business. Market share data for ELKS is not directly available due to its subsidiary status. Competitors included larger reinsurance players like Everest Re Group (RE), RenaissanceRe Holdings (RNR), and Transatlantic Holdings (TRH).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The reinsurance industry is characterized by a cyclical nature, influenced by catastrophe events, interest rates, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Maiden aimed to position itself by offering tailored reinsurance solutions. Its competitive advantage was in smaller accounts; it was challenged by its financial standing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the reinsurance market is substantial, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Maiden Holdings (including ELKS) had a small portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Team (Historical)
- Strong Relationships with Clients (Historical)
Weaknesses
- High Debt Levels (Historical)
- Financial Instability (Historical)
- Regulatory Scrutiny (Historical)
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Geographies (Historical)
- Development of New Reinsurance Products (Historical)
Threats
- Increased Competition
- Catastrophic Events
- Changes in Regulation
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RE
- RNR
- TRH
Competitive Landscape
ELKS faced significant competitive disadvantages due to its smaller size, financial instability, and higher debt compared to larger, more established reinsurers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth was inconsistent, with periods of rapid expansion followed by financial difficulties.
Future Projections: No future projections are available, as the company is no longer operating.
Recent Initiatives: N/A
Summary
Maiden Holdings North America Ltd ELKS struggled financially and faced liquidation. Its key problems were high debt, regulatory scrutiny, and competition. There are no growth prospects as the company is no longer operating. Its tailored reinsurance solutions were overshadowed by its poor performance. Investors should be aware of the risks when investing in companies that might not make it through the test of time.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (Historical)
- Company Reports (Historical)
- Market Analysis Reports (Historical)
Disclaimers:
Data is based on historical information and may not be entirely accurate due to the company's financial difficulties and eventual liquidation. All information is presented for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Maiden Holdings North America Ltd ELKS
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-11-27 | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
Full time employees - | Website | ||
Maiden Holdings North American Ltd. 7.75% Nts 12/01/2043
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