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

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Universal Insurance Holdings, a U.S. property & casualty insurer, benefits from higher interest rates on its float, aligning with the 'Sticky Rates' theme. However, its likely regional concentration in the U.S. exposes it to significant, unpredictable catastrophe risks (e.g., hurricanes). The asymmetric opportunity for a generic P&C insurer, where these benefits might be largely priced in or offset by claims volatility, is not as compelling or unpriced as required by the fund's philosophy.

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$38.98
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E (TTM)5.83
P/E (Forward)8.96
Price/Book2.00
Return on Equity38.9%
Debt/Equity17.15
Gross Margin24.0%
Operating Margin18.6%
Revenue Growth-0.3%
Dividend Yield1.6%
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 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (65), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. 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 98/100. 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).