Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited(PLGO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 20 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+14.75% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$28.78
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PLGO

11/13/2026: PLGO (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 20 days. Simulated Profits (14.75%). Updated daily EoD!

Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) is a Bermuda-based specialty insurance and reinsurance company that functions as an expert capital allocator. The company operates through a network of specialized underwriting partners, which allows it to maintain a leaner cost structure while capturing premiums from complex global risks. Its main strengths include a highly diversified portfolio and a disciplined approach to capital deployment. While the stock offers a stable dividend and trades at attractive valuations, investors should monitor execution risk regarding its partnership model and sensitivity to large catastrophe events. Pelagos may best suit value and income-oriented investors looking for exposure to specialty insurance markets.

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 offers moderate growth potential linked to specialty insurance demand but is tied to the insurance cycle.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may favor the stock given its recent outperformance relative to the S&P 500.
Value investorStrong fitTrading at a relatively low P/E ratio, the stock appeals to value-oriented investors seeking insurance exposure.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a consistent dividend policy and a manageable payout ratio.
Low-risk investorMixed fitInsurance stocks inherently carry catastrophe risk, though the company’s capital-light model mitigates some operational volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can be sensitive to quarterly earnings volatility and catastrophe-related news cycles.
Valuation riskLowThe company currently trades at a reasonable valuation multiple relative to historical earnings.
Competition risk (reinsurance and specialty insurance)Medium / highIntense competition from established global insurers can pressure margins.
Business qualityMediumThe partnership-based model is innovative but depends heavily on the performance of third-party underwriters.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is well-covered by earnings and appears sustainable.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully scaling as a capital allocator requires high precision in underwriting partner selection.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.29B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.08
1Y Target Price 26.06
Price to earnings Ratio 7.08
1Y Target Price 26.06
Volume (30-day avg) 426.4K shares
Beta 0.25
52 Weeks Range 17.37 - 29.70
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 17.37 - 29.70
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.07

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Insurance - Diversified

BUY participation
50.0%
Active BUY / eligible
2 / 4
30-Day BUY Count Change
+2

Eligible universe: 4 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

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 29.92%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PLGO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+99.0%) and solid profitability (net margin 10.4%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -18.9%), moderate revenue growth (+2.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PLGO's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 6.7% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is PLGO's strongest growth driver at +99.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+2.9%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-166.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 81.5% and approximately 53.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 12.00% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Crestview Partners III GP, L.P. 11.77%
Cooperman Leon G 10.29%
St Paul Travelers Companies Inc 7.02%
PINE BROOK ROAD ADVISORS P 6.97%
LSV Asset Management 5.76%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PLGO generates approximately $194 of gross profit, $127 of operating income, and $-189 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.18%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
InsurancePremiums from property, marine, cyber, and specialty lines.This is the core revenue driver where Pelagos provides direct specialty coverage.
ReinsuranceRetrocession and whole-account reinsurance solutions.This segment hedges risk for other insurance companies, providing steady capacity fees.
Investment IncomeReturns on the $4.5B+ investment portfolio supporting claims capacity.Investment gains on cash reserves represent a critical secondary profit engine.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-11
When After Market
Estimate 0.79
Actual 1

Profitability

Profit Margin 12.47%
Operating Margin (TTM) 16%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.06%
Return on Equity (TTM) 14.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE 7.08
Forward PE 5.26
Enterprise Value 2.56B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value 2.56B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 79.35M
Shares Floating 42.78M
Shares Outstanding 79.35M
Shares Floating 42.78M
Percent Insiders 12
Percent Institutions 81.52

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)

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