Kingstone CompaniesKINS
KINS
About: Kingstone Companies Inc is a multi-line regional property and casualty insurance holding company. It offers insurance policies to small and mid-sized businesses as well as to individuals.
Employees: 84
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Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
4,641% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $14.1M | Put options by funds: $298K
380% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 5
130% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $24.4M [Q3] → $56M (+$31.6M) [Q4]
100% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 22 | Existing positions reduced: 11
44% more funds holding
Funds holding: 41 [Q3] → 59 (+18) [Q4]
6.71% more ownership
Funds ownership: 23.12% [Q3] → 29.84% (+6.71%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for KINS.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about KINS published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Kingstone Companies: Not Leaving This Stone Unturned
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Kingstone Companies (KINS) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Kingstone Companies (KINS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Kingstone Announces Agreement to Sell Headquarters Building with Pre-tax Gain of $1.9 Million
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its headquarters building along with an adjacent mixed-use property to Ulster County, NY. The transaction will result in an approximate pre-tax gain of $1.9 million ($1.5 million after-tax) and is expected to be recognized in the first quarter of 2025, subject to closing of the sale.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Kingstone Companies: Successfully Capitalizing On Declining Competition Intensity
Kingstone Companies is significantly undervalued, with a fair value much higher than its market capitalization, indicating substantial upside potential. The company's strategic focus on core profitable business and its successful market share capture in New York drive strong financial performance and growth prospects. KINS's valuation metrics, such as low forward P/S and price/cash flow ratios and conservative DCF assumptions, highlight its attractive investment potential.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Kingstone Companies (KINS) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Kingstone Companies: Despite Remarkable Run, I See Plenty Of Upside
Kingstone Companies, Inc. offers property and casualty insurance in the New York area. KINS has had a remarkable run in 2024. However, multiples remain cheap. 2025 guidance suggests further upside as markets seem to price in a worst-case scenario.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 month ago
Kingstone CEO Year-end Letter to Stockholders: Driving Growth and Increased Profitability
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2025 / KiKingstone Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today issued a Year-end Letter to Stockholders from Meryl Golden, Chief Executive Officer. Dear Fellow Investors: As we mark the conclusion of another year, I write in reflection on a truly remarkable period.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
5 High Earnings Yield Value Picks to Add to Your Portfolio Now
Unlock your portfolio value with these high earnings yield stocks, ASIX, CTRA, KINS, NEXA and UAL.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Kingstone Companies Trading Above 50-Day SMA: Time to Buy the Stock?
Despite its expensive valuation, KINS appears to be a solid bet on positive analyst view, its growth prospects and its VGM Score of A.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Recent Price Trend in Kingstone Companies (KINS) is Your Friend, Here's Why
Kingstone Companies (KINS) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
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