Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS)
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- symbol KINS
- Rev/Share 12.6095
- Book/Share 6.1023
- PB 2.463
- Debt/Equity 0.0652
- CurrentRatio 34.8595
- ROIC 0.0024
- MktCap 210507174.0
- FreeCF/Share 1329.228
- PFCF 0.0118
- PE 9.7281
- Debt/Assets 0.0139
- DivYield 0
- ROE 0.3338
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
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News
Kingstone's Policy Growth Steady: Will it Fuel Premium Acceleration?
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KINS rides on new policies and premium growth as rivals exit key markets, aiming for stronger profits in 2025.
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Kingstone Companies Stock Down 3% YTD: Should You Buy the Dip?
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
KINS stock lags the market YTD, but strong 2025 earnings guidance and margin gains point to a turnaround in motion.
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Kingstone Unlocks Growth In The Wake Of Market Disruption
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone is taking advantage of the retreat of competitors in New York and is quickly gaining market share through independent agents. Net profit grew 172% in Q1, driven by higher premiums, lower claims frequency, and lower reinsurance. The renewal rights deal with AmGUARD could generate $25–35 million in additional premiums from Q3 2025.
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KINS Focuses on Personal Lines Business: Will This Accelerate Growth?
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
KINS sharpens its focus on personal lines, digital tools and underwriting discipline to drive regional growth.
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Kingstone Returns to Profitability: Can It Retain the Momentum?
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KINS returns to profit with a 1610 bps net margin boost and eyes growth as rivals exit the personal property space.
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KINS vs. UFCS: Which Regional Insurer Offers Better Value Investment?
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Despite a rise in catastrophic events, the property and casualty insurance industry is projected to grow, supported by a strong emphasis on personalized products and enhanced customer engagement through digital innovation. Higher premium volumes —driven by solid policyholder retention, broader exposure across business lines and favorable pricing — are helping insurers sustain profitability.
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Kingstone Companies: Still Improving
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies delivered strong 1Q25 results, with top-line growth of 40% year-over-year, driven by higher prices and new business. Core business premiums surged due to a 68% increase in new business count and a 19% higher renewal average premium in property lines. Net profit margins improved nearly 400 basis points year-over-year, despite a typical seasonal dip in first quarter profitability.
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Kingstone Successfully Sponsors Inaugural $125 Million Catastrophe Bond
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced the successful issuance of a $125 million catastrophe bond, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic risk transfer and capital management initiatives. The catastrophe bond issuance is the first sponsored by the Company's subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company.
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KINS Trades at a Premium to Industry: Will You Still Buy the Stock?
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KINS' focus on growing its core business, strengthening its niche market, improving pricing and combined ratio and expanding margins bodes well for growth.
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Solid Cash Flow Growth Makes These 4 Stocks Worth Buying Now
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cash indicates a company's true financial health. So, companies with rising cash flows like NOMD, DXPE, GLDD and KINS are worth buying.
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Kingstone's Q1 Validates My Bullish Thesis Despite Lingering Risks
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone's turnaround continues with strong Q1 results, consistent profitability, and a disciplined underwriting approach driving operational momentum and deep value. Strategic shifts—like the Select product line and AmGUARD deal—are improving risk profile, premium growth, and capital efficiency, while a debt-free balance sheet adds flexibility. Valuation remains compressed despite 30%+ earnings growth, as investor skepticism lingers from past missteps, regional concentration, and ongoing leadership gaps.
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Buy These 5 Low-Leverage Stocks Amid Easing U.S.-China Trade Tension
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The crux of safe investment lies in choosing a company that is not burdened with debt. You may buy SRCE, KINS, MTZ, DORM and STRL.
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Recent Price Trend in Kingstone Companies (KINS) is Your Friend, Here's Why
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies (KINS) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.
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Kingstone Companies: Results Confirm The Thesis, Selloff Presents Opportunities
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies has executed a great turnaround, delivering profits and high returns for its shareholders. The guidance for 2025 is very strong, and the balance sheet is currently debt-free. Despite all this, KINS still trades at under 10x 2025 earnings, which makes it an attractive investment.
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Forget Profit, Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cash gives a company vitality and strength and can indeed be referred to as its lifeblood. So, GFF, DXPE, WLDN and KINS, with rising cash flows, are worth buying.
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Kingstone Insurance Partners with Kyber Technologies Inc.
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 3, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that it has partnered with Kyber Technologies, Inc. ("Kyper") to streamline and automate its claims correspondence with Kyber's artificial intelligence ("AI") enabled solution. Kyber's enabling technology will allow Claims Specialists at Kingstone to instantly draft, review, and send claims communications.
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4 Growth Stocks From P&C Insurance Space to Keep an Eye On
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Given the prospects of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, HRTG, KINS, ROOT and PGR have the potential to generate better returns than other players.
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All You Need to Know About Kingstone Companies (KINS) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies (KINS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Best Value Stocks to Buy for March 24th
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KINS, FFBC and FUTU made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on March 24, 2025.
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Kingstone Companies: A Solid Strategy And A High Potential Upside
Published: March 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies saw a 31% growth in core business premiums in 2024 due to market dislocation from competitors exiting New York. The company reported a significant improvement in EBITDA, achieving $30 million in 2025 versus a loss in 2023, with a net income of $18.3 million. Kingstone's strong balance sheet, with $17 million net cash and strategic focus on core business areas position it for continued growth.
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Kingstone Insurance Partners with Snapsheet to Elevate Claims Efficiency and Customer Experience
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced it has partnered with Snapsheet to simplify claims resolution and enhance operational efficiency. By deploying Snapsheet's intuitive software, Kingstone will modernize its claims operations to deliver a faster, more seamless experience for policyholders while improving cost efficiency.
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Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Kingstone Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:KINS ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 14, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Karin Daly - Vice President, Investor Relations Meryl Golden - President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Gravelle - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robert Farnam - Janney Montgomery Scott Gabriel McClare - Private Investor Operator Greetings and welcome to Kingstone Companies Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
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Kingstone Set to Report Q4 Earnings: Should You Buy the Stock Now?
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KINS' fourth-quarter results are likely to reflect an increase in premiums, better investment results and a favorable net underwriting expense ratio.
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Bet on These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here we present four stocks, STRL, KINS, MHGU and CBZ, with solid net profit margins that can contribute to making a strong portfolio.
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Kingstone Companies, Inc (KINS) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Kingstone Companies (KINS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows to Enrich Your Portfolio
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond profits to a company's cash position will be far more rewarding as this highlights its true financial health. GELYY, STRL, ALLT & KINS are worth buying.
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KINS' Q4 Prelim Results: How to Play the Stock Before the Final Show
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Per preliminary results, Kingstone Companies witnesses a solid improvement in its bottom line.
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Kingstone Stock Trades at a Premium to Industry: Time to Buy or Hold?
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies is well poised for growth, given its heightened focus on its core business and scaling back of unprofitable non-core businesses.
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Kingstone Companies: Not Leaving This Stone Unturned
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kingstone Companies has seen significant growth due to competitors exiting the New York homeowners insurance market, capturing over 6,000 policies and $23 million in premiums. The company has improved profitability by reducing non-core business and enhancing pricing power, positioning for continued success in 2025. Valuation remains attractive at ~10x forward earnings, with potential for further upside if EPS growth continues.
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About Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS)
- IPO Date 1999-10-26
- Website https://www.kingstonecompanies.com
- Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
- CEO Ms. Meryl S. Golden
- Employees 99