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NI Holdings Inc(NODK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$14.9
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NODK

10/23/2026: NODK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

NI Holdings Inc is a regional property and casualty insurance company primarily serving the Midwest. Its core strength lies in a deep-rooted, loyal customer base and a conservative approach to underwriting, which has provided stability in its regional markets. The primary investment story revolves around organic growth through commercial lines and operational efficiency gains, though it faces stiff competition from national insurers with significantly greater scale. Key risks include exposure to regional weather-related losses and inflationary pressure on claim costs. The stock may suit value-oriented or patient investors, though it is limited by low liquidity and irregular dividend history.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company operates in a mature, slow-growth insurance market.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low liquidity and lacks strong momentum signals.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock can be valued based on book value, though it may lack significant upside catalysts.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividend policy is irregular, making it less suitable for dedicated income seekers.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile insurance is defensive, regional concentration introduces specific volatility risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumLiquidity in the stock can lead to price swings despite the stable nature of the underlying insurance business.
Valuation riskLowThe company typically trades in line with book value, limiting downside but also upside valuation expansion.
Competition risk (National Insurance Carriers)HighLarge competitors have greater scale and technological resources to capture market share.
Business qualityMediumIt is a reliable but small-scale operator in a highly regulated and capital-intensive industry.
Dividend incomeMediumIrregular dividend payments provide limited reliability for income-focused portfolios.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining underwriting discipline in the face of inflation and climate risk is critical to performance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.01%
Avg. Invested days 84
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NODK receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NODK has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-71.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -5.4%), negative revenue growth (-12.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NODK's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 33.9% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
NODK's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -12.3% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-71.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-190.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 25.2% (moderate) and 29.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 63.60% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

M3F, Inc. 7.61%
Newtyn Management LLC 3.28%
BlackRock Inc 2.68%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 1.77%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.41%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NODK generates approximately $296 of gross profit, $-43 of operating income, and $-54 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.54%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NODK has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 304.03M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 39.21
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 39.21
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 27.0K shares
Beta 0.31
52 Weeks Range 12.37 - 16.70
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.37 - 16.70
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Insurance UnderwritingPremiums collected from auto, home, and commercial policies.The company earns money by collecting more in premiums than it pays out in claims.
Investment PortfolioReturns on invested cash and premium floats.Investment returns act as a secondary, important source of profit and stability.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 39.21
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 213.65M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.14
Enterprise Value 213.65M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 20.40M
Shares Floating 6.00M
Shares Outstanding 20.40M
Shares Floating 6.00M
Percent Insiders 63.6
Percent Institutions 25.22

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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