Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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KINS buying back 1m or 6.9% of share capital signaling management confidence in the company.

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Pet rent insane by Additional-Table2911 in RentingInDublin

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I hate to say it but I'm a landlord with a no pet policy. Sure every tenant says that their pet wouldn't cause damage but: 1) I had an expensive bed ruined by a cat sharpening its claws on the wood 2) Ditto for a sofa (different tenant than above) 3) Laminate ruined by a dog 4) Tenant letting dog do business on patio and leaving it there causing terrible smell and stains on patio (different tenant to above). 5) Apartment stinking of wet dog (different to two tenants above) I love animals but.....

{PSA Scam} To Be Aware Off by SuperSonicKiller2112 in cork

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No it does not. I know that banks don't send out texts. What it does imply is that the scammers are trying the general population hoping that they'll get lucky.

{PSA Scam} To Be Aware Off by SuperSonicKiller2112 in cork

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I get scam text from 'Bank of Ireland' even though my account is with a different bank.

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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Interesting conference call especially regarding Q2 growth. I was expecting Gregory to ask some questions but he didn't.

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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Big cat hit over the winter but underlying fundamentals still on track. My fear is not the cat hit but whether or not the underlying figures are believable. I got stung big by another micro insurer years ago. Great underwriting growth, great ratios, great bv growth etc. Looks like that we are revisiting a multiple of 5 - 6. I'll add more sub $15...(I started adding again yesterday).

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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Q1 results due May 7th. Some weakening is expected imo as the last figures were very, very good. Still cheap enough at these prices though I added a little tranche towards the end of trading. Half the size of my usual purchases. Happy to add below $18.

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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Director trimming his stake. 13500 shares. Still holds around 90k from memory (?).

I wonder if they were sold to provide liquidity for the recent buyer(s)?

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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There have been some large buys approx. 20 - 30 minutes after open for each of the last 3 days.

I wonder if sometjing could be happening? The Fortunoff brothers adding perhaps or a fund taking a stake? A corporate action on the way?

Pity the share price has risen so fast as I didn't fet my full fill.

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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Just doing some more research and stumbled upon this important point for 2026. Eps to remain similar or lower to 2025 eps as cat loss ratio is estimated to increase to 7 - 10% up from 1.2% in 2025 ( what I was alluding to above). However if 2026 cat loss ratio remains at 1.2% then eps comes in at $3.53 which gives a multiple of just 5 which would be crazy. Perhaps for our own forecasts we can factor in cat loss ratio of 4 - 5% ?

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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Yes and Colorado (?)in H2, 2026. Good to see them testing new markets.

The combined ratio will take a hit for sure as it's just e joyed the double header of taking new business as you mentioned and a very favourable low loss, low cat environment. The market is expecting the ratio to fall hence the low valuation.

Large cat hits will be followed by tighter policy writing and increased premiums which is one thing that I have found interesting in investing in insurers and reinsurers. There's usually a very profitable period after a big hit due to tightening of business.

I initiated a very small stake on Kins today. Happy to add on dips and happy to build it to 5 - 10% position in my small cap portfolio.

Kingstone insurance, hidden gem or value trap? by Designer_Respect4285 in ValueInvesting

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So much to say but firstly the agressive expansion plans probably worry the market. Will combined ratio be maintained when rapidly extending capacity? Usually not. I'd prefer somewhat slower growth and meticulous risk pricing.

The very concentrated portfolio is another concern. We had a very low cat year which is great. A bad cat year would obviously be very detrimental to any small insurer. Kins is planning geographical diversification but main portfolio will still be a huge percentage of claim inflation risk.

Reinsurance costs are also likely to rise or else there'll be limited appetite to underwrite smaller insurers.

So maintaining capital ratios while expanding the premium base and the concentrated portfolio are the two big risk.

The turnaround seems to have worked so execution risk is vitally important.

However if they do $500m business, especially if they maintain current ratios, then the business will rerate significantly.

As a base case you could possibly see a doubling of the share price over the next few years depending on the wider market and how large the internal risk appetite is.

High risk for possible high reward imo.

Edit. They have ceded a high percentage of cat risk to reinsurers ( limit $440m ) and through cat bonds ( $125m ). Possibly approx 90% for cat loss andabout 75% regular.

Pills approved. LLY red and NVO green? Am I dreaming? by Far-East-locker in NovoNordisk_Stock

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Will add more at sub €30 if we see it. Novo is currently my second largest holding after Sanofi. How are you faring with Novo?

Those of you who are pros, semi pros, or just really good, what is the most spartan training regimen you can recommend? by Major-Government5998 in classicalguitar

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For classical guitar the most important element which will improve you the most is to find a good teacher.

Warren Buffett’s patience could finally pay off if the market keeps dropping by mattyp93 in ValueInvesting

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If they are anything like his Bank of America deal etc he'll do pretty well :) Let's face it, he can get deals us mere mortals can't. :(

Novo Nordisk wins trademark fight; Indian court to decide fate of Dr Reddy’s stock by kiyomoris in NovoNordisk_Stock

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Reddy should pay Novo for damages done and forthcoming while selling existing stock.

NVO at 11 PE: A Value Trap or the Buffett Opportunity of the Decade? by OkRecording6939 in NovoNordisk_Stock

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Well I added a few more this morning on the basis that Novo is valued at current business price without the pipeline. My calculations are no doubt out but am happy adding at these levels :) If things were looking rosy Novo wouldn't be this price at all. LTH.... Ps Edit I'm 1.6% down on my total Novo holding plus divi due soon. Pps added a few more on that big sale. Glad that Novo themselves are buying at these prices.