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Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $9M/d

95
StockRank
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Q
74
V
59
M
67
P/E (TTM)
5.8x
ROE
40.2%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
1.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Universal Insurance is undergoing a fundamental re-rating. Insider buying and an active buyback program demonstrate management's conviction in their improved underwriting margins. The company is successfully navigating the regulatory-intensive insurance landscape, positioning itself as a core infrastructure beneficiary in a world of rising financial crime and complex risk, as evidenced by recent analyst upgrades.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a property and casualty insurance holding company specializing in homeowners' insurance, primarily in catastrophe-exposed regions like Florida. The company employs a vertically integrated model, utilizing its own managing general agency, claims adjusting, and other service companies to control the insurance value chain. This structure allows UVE to manage risk and costs effectively within its specific, high-demand market niche.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.2B1.4B1.5B1.6B9.5%1.6B1.6B1.6B-0.8%
EPS-0.722.242.076.5671.1%7.615.504.76-14.8%
Shares30.4M29.0M28.1M28.0M-7.8%27.8M
Debt102.8M102.0M101.2M100.5M-0.7%97.9M
Equity287.9M341.3M373.3M551.0M24.2%
Op CF324.5M71.0M137.4M381.5M5.5%344.4M
Inv CF-148.9M-15.3M-228.1M-113.6M
Fin CF-37.5M-47.1M-47.1M-52.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+10.9%
37.6839.5341.3843.2345.08Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$43.43
RSI (14)
50.2
52W High
$45.11
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
74
ROIC (ROA)
5.7%*76.9
ROE
40.2%96.7
GP/Assets
14.8%81.2
Op. Margin
19.1%37.0
FCF/Assets
n/mN/A
Piotroski
796.7
Int. Cover
43.5x79.0
D/E Ratio
0.15x67.4
Current Ratio
0.55x20.0
Value
59
P/E (TTM)
5.8x89.0
EV/EBITDA
n/mN/A
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
1.9x27.5
P/S
0.7x92.5
Div Yield
1.5%14.1
Momentum
67
52W High %
96%73.1
RS 6M
12%79.2
SMA 50/200
1.16x88.3
EPS Rev 4W
+2.3%61.9
EPS Rev 12W
+2.3%71.4
EPS Improve
-41%6.0
Q Growth
69%80.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.2B
P/E (Forward)
9.7x
Gross Margin
25.9%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
UVEUniversal Insurance Holdings, Inc.(you)$1.2B95Strong Buy
HRTGHeritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.$1.0B94Strong Buy
UFCSUnited Fire Group, Inc.$1.4B90Strong Buy
ASICAtegrity Specialty Insurance Co$1.3B88Strong Buy
AIIAmerican Integrity Insurance Group, Inc.$516M97Strong Buy
SLDESlide Insurance Holdings, Inc.$2.7B98Strong Buy
HIPOHippo Holdings Inc.$876M80Buy
DGICBDonegal Group Inc.$860M77Buy
HCIHCI Group, Inc.$2.3B83Strong Buy
SAFTSafety Insurance Group, Inc.$1.5B73Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE): Stock Score Summary

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (74/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Universal Insurance is undergoing a fundamental re-rating. Insider buying and an active buyback program demonstrate management's conviction in their improved underwriting margins. The company is successfully navigating the regulatory-intensive insurance landscape, positioning itself as a core infrastructure beneficiary in a world of rising financial crime and complex risk, as evidenced by recent analyst upgrades.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a property and casualty insurance holding company specializing in homeowners' insurance, primarily in catastrophe-exposed regions like Florida. The company employs a vertically integrated model, utilizing its own managing general agency, claims adjusting, and other service companies to control the insurance value chain. This structure allows UVE to manage risk and costs effectively within its specific, high-demand market niche.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$43.43
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E (TTM)5.75
P/E (Forward)9.72
Price/Book1.91
Return on Equity40.2%
Debt/Equity0.15x
Gross Margin25.9%
Operating Margin19.1%
Revenue Growth6.7%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$338M

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. operates in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.’s (UVE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (74), Value (59), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) has a Quality factor score of 74/100. 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 Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. 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 Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. in?
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry (United States).