(SKWD) Skyward Specialty Insurance - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8309401029

Property, Casualty, Surety, Professional Liability

SKWD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SKWD over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.4962885737006, "2020-06": -0.4962885737006, "2020-09": -0.4962885737006, "2020-12": -0.4962885737006, "2021-03": 0.21221153872668, "2021-06": 0.17319395461828, "2021-09": 0.27469482182889, "2021-12": 0.036260157669644, "2022-03": 0.43380203776054, "2022-06": 0.07697638580291, "2022-09": -0.063803021800474, "2022-12": 0.54305706633759, "2023-03": 0.38650036127852, "2023-06": 0.5099675961367, "2023-09": 0.56533468042225, "2023-12": 0.73934374873681, "2024-03": 0.89531241252912, "2024-06": 0.75228149951054, "2024-09": 0.88508904476618, "2024-12": 0.34611170907973, "2025-03": 1.0164461361851, "2025-06": 0.92757603620601,

SKWD Revenue

Revenue of SKWD over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 111.972, 2020-06: 111.972, 2020-09: 111.972, 2020-12: 111.972, 2021-03: 126.135, 2021-06: 129.422, 2021-09: 135.183, 2021-12: 145.085, 2022-03: 143.457, 2022-06: 142.049, 2022-09: 161.954, 2022-12: 187.367, 2023-03: 189.93, 2023-06: 210.521, 2023-09: 239.223, 2023-12: 246.295, 2024-03: 263.87, 2024-06: 277.3, 2024-09: 302.032, 2024-12: 304.474, 2025-03: 330.515, 2025-06: 319.903,

Description: SKWD Skyward Specialty Insurance

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) is a Property & Casualty Insurance company based in the United States. The companys stock performance is influenced by its ability to generate profits through underwriting and investment income, as well as its capacity to manage risk and maintain adequate capital reserves.

Key drivers of SKWDs stock performance include its loss ratio, expense ratio, and combined ratio, which are crucial metrics in assessing the companys underwriting profitability. Additionally, the companys investment income, driven by its asset allocation and yield on investments, contributes to its overall profitability. Return on Equity (RoE) of 15.79% indicates a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholders equity.

The Property & Casualty Insurance industry is highly competitive and subject to various economic and regulatory factors. Key economic drivers include interest rates, GDP growth, and insurance market cycles. A low-interest-rate environment can impact investment income, while a strong economy can lead to increased demand for insurance products. Conversely, economic downturns can result in higher claims frequencies and severities.

Investors should monitor SKWDs pricing power, underwriting discipline, and claims handling efficiency, as these factors can significantly impact its profitability. The companys Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.63 and Forward P/E of 13.72 suggest a relatively reasonable valuation compared to its earnings. Market capitalization of $1.999 billion indicates a moderate size, which can influence liquidity and investor interest.

To evaluate SKWDs investment potential, its essential to analyze its financial leverage, risk management practices, and growth prospects. A thorough assessment of these factors, combined with industry trends and macroeconomic conditions, can provide insights into the companys potential for long-term success.

SKWD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,969m
Sub-Industry Property & Casualty Insurance
IPO / Inception 2023-01-13

SKWD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 83.9%
Fundamental 81.6%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 2.08%
Analyst Rating 3.83 of 5

SKWD Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

SKWD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -95.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 61.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 97%
CAGR 5y 56.39%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 2.12
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.34
Alpha 8.25
Beta 0.558
Volatility 31.61%
Current Volume 376k
Average Volume 20d 348k
Stop Loss 46.8 (-3.1%)
Signal -1.75

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0

Net Income (132.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 75.4m TTM)
FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.37pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 150.0% (prev 124.3%; Δ 25.68pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 374.8m > Net Income 132.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-36.6m) to EBITDA (125.9m) ratio: -0.29 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 5.73 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (41.9m) change vs 12m ago 1.71% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 45.84% (prev 99.08%; Δ -53.24pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 32.35% (prev 29.88%; Δ 2.46pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 15.32 (EBITDA TTM 125.9m / Interest Expense TTM 8.03m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.25

(A) 0.43 = (Total Current Assets 2.28b - Total Current Liabilities 398.9m) / Total Assets 4.34b
(B) 0.04 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 178.0m / Total Assets 4.34b
(C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 123.0m / Avg Total Assets 3.89b
(D) 0.05 = Book Value of Equity 175.8m / Total Liabilities 3.44b
Total Rating: 3.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 81.58

1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0
2. FCF Yield 114.8% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin 29.44% = 7.36
4. Debt/Equity 0.13 = 2.49
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.95 = 1.84
6. ROIC - WACC 2.34% = 2.93
7. RoE 15.79% = 1.32
8. Rev. Trend 98.02% = 4.90
9. Rev. CAGR 28.09% = 2.50
10. EPS Trend 69.95% = 1.75
11. EPS CAGR 177.4% = 2.50

What is the price of SKWD shares?

As of August 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 48.30 with a total of 375,985 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.54%, over one month by -5.13%, over three months by -22.03% and over the past year by +19.41%.

Is Skyward Specialty Insurance a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Skyward Specialty Insurance (NASDAQ:SKWD) is currently (August 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 81.58 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SKWD is around 51.03 USD . This means that SKWD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.65%.

Is SKWD a buy, sell or hold?

Skyward Specialty Insurance has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.83. Therefore, it is recommended to buy SKWD.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SKWD price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 59.9 24%
Analysts Target Price 59.9 24%
ValueRay Target Price 56.5 16.9%

Last update: 2025-08-29 04:48

SKWD Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.97b (1.97b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.77b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.3892
P/E Forward = 13.5501
P/S = 1.5704
P/B = 2.1878
P/EG = 0.7245
Beta = 0.61
Revenue TTM = 1.26b USD
EBIT TTM = 123.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 125.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 76.6m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 43.0m USD (from shortLongTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 119.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 43.0m + Long Term 76.6m)
Net Debt = -36.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 322.3m USD (1.97b + Debt 119.6m - CCE 1.77b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 15.32 (Ebit TTM 123.0m / Interest Expense TTM 8.03m)
FCF Yield = 114.8% (FCF TTM 370.1m / Enterprise Value 322.3m)
FCF Margin = 29.44% (FCF TTM 370.1m / Revenue TTM 1.26b)
Net Margin = 10.50% (Net Income TTM 132.0m / Revenue TTM 1.26b)
Gross Margin = 45.84% ((Revenue TTM 1.26b - Cost of Revenue TTM 680.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.83 (Enterprise Value 322.3m / Book Value Of Equity 175.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.57% (Interest Expense 1.88m / Debt 119.6m)
Taxrate = 22.20% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 33.9m / 152.7m)
NOPAT = 95.7m (EBIT 123.0m * (1 - 22.20%))
Current Ratio = 5.73 (Total Current Assets 2.28b / Total Current Liabilities 398.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.13 (Debt 119.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 899.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.95 (Net Debt -36.6m / EBITDA 125.9m)
Debt / FCF = 0.32 (Debt 119.6m / FCF TTM 370.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 835.5m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.04% (Net Income 132.0m, Total Assets 4.34b )
RoE = 15.79% (Net Income TTM 132.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 835.5m)
RoCE = 13.49% (Ebit 123.0m / (Equity 835.5m + L.T.Debt 76.6m))
RoIC = 10.02% (NOPAT 95.7m / Invested Capital 954.9m)
WACC = 7.68% (E(1.97b)/V(2.09b) * Re(8.07%)) + (D(119.6m)/V(2.09b) * Rd(1.57%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 3.66%
Discount Rate = 8.07% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 81.36% ; FCFE base≈358.2m ; Y1≈441.8m ; Y5≈753.8m
Fair Price DCF = 315.4 (DCF Value 12.77b / Shares Outstanding 40.5m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 98.02 | Revenue CAGR: 28.09%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -11.05
EPS Correlation: 69.95 | EPS CAGR: 177.4%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -85.40

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