Kingstone Companies, Inc., through its subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company, underwrites property and casualty insurance products to small businesses and individuals in New York. The company provides personal lines insurance products, such as homeowners and dwelling fire multi-peril, cooperative/condominium, renter, and personal umbrella policies. It also offers commercial liability policies comprising business owners policies, such as small business retail, service, and office risks without residential exposure to business owners; artisan's liability policies for small independent contractors; special multi-peril policies for business owners risks; and commercial umbrella policies. In addition, the company provides for-hire vehicle physical damage only policies for livery and car service vehicles and taxicabs; and canine legal liability policies, as well as reinsurance products. Kingstone Companies, Inc. sells its products through independent retail, and wholesale agents and brokers. The company was formerly known as DCAP Group, Inc. and changed its name to Kingstone Companies, Inc. in July 2009. Kingstone Companies, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is based in Kingston, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorFinance
Current SymbolNASDAQ:KINS
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone845-802-7900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.33
Current Ratio0.57
Quick Ratio0.57
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.78
Forward P/E Ratio19.62
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$92.77 million
Price / Sales2.03
Cash Flow$1.1139 per share
Price / Cash15.85
Book Value$8.90 per share
Price / Book1.98
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.94
Net Income$9.98 million
Net Margins5.83%
Return on Equity7.16%
Return on Assets2.67%
Miscellaneous
Employees97
Outstanding Shares10,660,000
Market Cap$188.96 million
OptionableN/A
Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:KINS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingstone Companies' stock symbol?
Kingstone Companies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KINS."
How often does Kingstone Companies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kingstone Companies?
Kingstone Companies announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 9th. Investors of record on Friday, August 31st will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, September 14th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.27%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 30th. View Kingstone Companies' Dividend History.
How were Kingstone Companies' earnings last quarter?
Kingstone Companies Inc (NASDAQ:KINS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 9th. The insurance provider reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.07. The insurance provider had revenue of $27.55 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $29.70 million. Kingstone Companies had a return on equity of 7.16% and a net margin of 5.83%. View Kingstone Companies' Earnings History.
When is Kingstone Companies' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for KINS?
1 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Kingstone Companies' stock. Their predictions range from $20.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect Kingstone Companies' share price to reach $20.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Kingstone Companies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Kingstone Companies?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kingstone Companies in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Kingstone Companies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Kingstone Companies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Kingstone Companies stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Kingstone Companies, Inc., formerly DCAP Group, Inc., is engaged in the ownership of an insurance company. The Company focuses on automobile, motorcycle and homeowners insurance and its customer base is primarily individuals rather than businesses. There are three Atlantic Insurance locations in eastern Pennsylvania. All of the Barry Scott, Atlantic Insurance and Accurate Agency locations are wholly owned by the Company. " (10/11/2018)
- 2. Boenning Scattergood analysts commented, "We did not project any catastrophe losses, nor did we assume any reserve development; the press release did not mention any reserve development. If that’s the case, the company’s normalized operating EPS missed our estimate by $0.07, largely due to a higher expense ratio." (8/9/2018)
Who are some of Kingstone Companies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Kingstone Companies include EMC Insurance Group (EMCI), Global Indemnity (GBLI), Greenlight Capital Re (GLRE), HCI Group (HCI), Donegal Group (DGICA), NI (NODK), Donegal Group (DGICB), Baldwin & Lyons Inc Class A (BWINA), Heritage Insurance (HRTG), Baldwin & Lyons Inc Class B (BWINB), Protective Insurance Corp Class B (PTVCB), Federated National (FNHC), Maiden (MHLD), Tiptree (TIPT) and Atlas Financial (AFH).
Who are Kingstone Companies' key executives?
Kingstone Companies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Barry B. Goldstein, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 65)
- Mr. Victor Jay Brodsky, CFO & Treasurer (Age 60)
- Mr. Dale Allen Thatcher, COO & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Floyd R. Tupper, Sec. & Director (Age 63)
- Mr. Benjamin A. Walden FCAS, MAAA, Exec. VP & Chief Actuary of Kingstone Insurance Company (Age 50)
Who are Kingstone Companies' major shareholders?
Kingstone Companies' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Foundry Partners LLC (3.40%). Company insiders that own Kingstone Companies stock include Barry Goldstein, Carla D'andre, Dale A Thatcher, Floyd R Tupper, Timothy P Mcfadden and William L Yankus. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Kingstone Companies.
Which major investors are buying Kingstone Companies stock?
KINS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Foundry Partners LLC. Company insiders that have bought Kingstone Companies stock in the last two years include Barry Goldstein, Carla D'andre, Dale A Thatcher, Floyd R Tupper, Timothy P Mcfadden and William L Yankus. View Insider Buying and Selling for Kingstone Companies.
How do I buy shares of Kingstone Companies?
Shares of KINS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Kingstone Companies' stock price today?
One share of KINS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.6555.
How big of a company is Kingstone Companies?
Kingstone Companies has a market capitalization of $188.96 million and generates $92.77 million in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $9.98 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.94 on an earnings per share basis. Kingstone Companies employs 97 workers across the globe.
What is Kingstone Companies' official website?
How can I contact Kingstone Companies?
Kingstone Companies' mailing address is 15 JOYS LANE, KINGSTON NY, 12401. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at 845-802-7900.
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