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NMIH

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NMI Holdings, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $3.2B · Avg Vol: $25M/d

88
StockRank
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Q
76
V
57
M
51
P/E (TTM)
8.7x
ROE
15.6%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

NMI Holdings writes US private mortgage insurance on a high-credit-quality book built entirely post-crisis, generating strong returns with a good quality score (Q76), excess capital and consistent buybacks. The insider selling recorded is negligible. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NMI Holdings, Inc. operates as a leading provider of private mortgage insurance in the United States, offering credit enhancement to lenders and enabling broader access to homeownership. The company differentiates itself through a modern technology platform, competitive pricing, and strong customer relationships with mortgage originators, which together enhance efficiency and risk management. As a newer, tech-forward entrant, NMIH has rapidly grown its market share through innovative solutions and disciplined underwriting.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue524.5M579.0M651.0M706.4M10.4%716.7M746.1M780.8M5.1%
EPS3.453.914.515.0113.2%4.885.225.454.3%
Shares83.5M80.9M78.6M76.3M-8.7%76.0M
Debt396.1M397.6M415.1M417.0M1.7%425.6M
Equity1.6B1.9B2.2B2.6B17.1%
Op CF313.4M342.7M393.6M419.3M10.2%434.2M
Inv CF-289.8M-200.0M-339.3M-316.5M
Fin CF-55.8M-90.4M-96.7M-113.2M
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PRICE (1Y)+16.4%
36.7438.3139.8841.4443.01Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$42.75
RSI (14)
60.3
52W High
$43.35
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
76
ROIC (ROA)
8.9%*83.3
ROE
15.6%76.5
GP/Assets
14.2%81.3
Op. Margin
72.0%85.3
FCF/Assets
8.1%85.8
Piotroski
565.2
Int. Cover
18.6x63.3
D/E Ratio
0.16x66.2
Current Ratio
1.81x54.0
Value
57
P/E (TTM)
8.7x76.0
EV/EBITDA
6.7x66.8
P/FCF
10.4x57.8
P/B
1.2x46.2
P/S
4.5x41.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
51
52W High %
99%84.6
RS 6M
3%64.1
SMA 50/200
1.01x40.8
EPS Rev 4W
-0.9%39.4
EPS Rev 12W
-2.2%26.0
EPS Improve
+10%32.4
Q Growth
-3%26.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.2B
P/E (Forward)
8.0x
Gross Margin
76.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NMIH are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
NMIHNMI Holdings, Inc.(you)$3.2B88STRONG BUY
RDNRadian Group Inc.$5.1B84STRONG BUY
MTGMGIC Investment Corporation$6.3B88STRONG BUY
ACTEnact Holdings, Inc.$6.5B81STRONG BUY
FAFFirst American Financial Corporation$7.7B95STRONG BUY
ITICInvestors Title Company$533M85STRONG BUY
FNFFidelity National Financial, Inc.$13.9B56HOLD
EIGEmployers Holdings, Inc.$908M32SELL
AMSFAMERISAFE, Inc.$569M38HOLD
RYANRyan Specialty Holdings, Inc.$11.0B27SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) — Stock Score Summary

NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. NMI Holdings writes US private mortgage insurance on a high-credit-quality book built entirely post-crisis, generating strong returns with a good quality score (Q76), excess capital and consistent buybacks. The insider selling recorded is negligible. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

NMI Holdings, Inc. operates as a leading provider of private mortgage insurance in the United States, offering credit enhancement to lenders and enabling broader access to homeownership. The company differentiates itself through a modern technology platform, competitive pricing, and strong customer relationships with mortgage originators, which together enhance efficiency and risk management. As a newer, tech-forward entrant, NMIH has rapidly grown its market share through innovative solutions and disciplined underwriting.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$42.75
Market Cap$3.2B
P/E (TTM)8.74
P/E (Forward)7.95
Price/Book1.23
Return on Equity15.6%
Debt/Equity0.16x
Gross Margin76.0%
Operating Margin72.0%
Revenue Growth5.9%
Free Cash Flow$313M

NMI Holdings, Inc. operates in the Insurance - Specialty industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NMI Holdings, Inc.’s (NMIH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (57), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NMI Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NMI Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NMI Holdings, Inc. in?
NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Specialty industry (United States).