Palomar HoldingsPLMR -0.12%81 Buyback Yield % is 0.69 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates PLMR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $150.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Insurance companies, Palomar Holdings ranks worse than 52.71% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Palomar Holdings's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PLMR vs SKWD, HCI, SLDE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Palomar Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Palomar Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Palomar Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palomar Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Palomar Holdings (PLMR) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.69 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Palomar Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Palomar Holdings ranks #107 out of 203 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Palomar Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Palomar Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 0.69 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.80. Palomar Holdings' value of 0.69 is 13.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palomar Holdings ranks #107 out of 203 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palomar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palomar Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to SKWD and HCI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Palomar Holdings ranks #107 out of 203 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Palomar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.80. Palomar Holdings' value of 0.69 is 13.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Palomar Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.80, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Palomar Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 0.69 is 13.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Palomar Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palomar Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 0.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palomar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palomar Holdings (PLMR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $150.04, compared to a current price of $126.26 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 13.8% below the Insurance industry median of 0.80. Palomar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palomar Holdings (PLMR), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.69 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Palomar Holdings (PLMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palomar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $126.26 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $150.04.
GuruFocus considers Palomar Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PLMR:
Buyback Yield %: 0.69 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: $150.04 vs. price of $126.26 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% below the Insurance median (#107 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palomar Holdings Inc that provides property and casualty insurance products to individuals and businesses. It provides insurance products serving five categories: Earthquake, Inland Marine and Other Property, Casualty, Fronting, and Crop. Company distribute products through multiple channels, including retail agents, program administrators, wholesale brokers, and partnerships with other insurance companies. The company's Earthquake product generate high premium.
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