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Claims Ratio % is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
Palomar Holdings's Claims Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.50%
, which is higher than
33.30% for the pervious quarter ended in Mar. 2026.
Palomar Holdings's Claims Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.50%
, which is higher than
26.40% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palomar Holdings's Claims Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
PLMR's Claims Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Claims Ratio % only.
Palomar Holdings (NAS:PLMR) Claims Ratio % Explanation
Claims Ratio % the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned during the period. It is the equivalent of gross profit margin for an insurance company.
It's important to note that insurance is the business of managing risks and, to do that well, the insurer needs a thorough understanding of the incurred claims ratio. If the value is higher than expected or above established norms, then further investigation is required to figure out why that is (eg: fraud). If it is lower than expected, it could indicate irrelevant products or difficulties in claiming, possibly affecting customer satisfaction.
Palomar Holdings Claims Ratio % Related Terms
Palomar Holdings Claims Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palomar Holdings's Claims Ratio % 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 LMND, SLDE, SKWD: Claims Ratio % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Palomar Holdings's Claims Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Claims Ratio % 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 (NAS:PLMR) Claims Ratio % Calculation
Claims Ratio % is calculated as
Claims Ratio %
=
Total Claims
/
Total Premiums Earned
*
100%
* 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Claims Ratio % of 34.50% mean?
Palomar Holdings (PLMR) has a Claims Ratio % of 34.50% as of Jun. 2026. Claims Ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned. View historical data on Palomar Holdings and its competitors.
Is Palomar Holdings' Claims Ratio % too high?
Palomar Holdings' current Claims Ratio % is 34.50%. Overall, Palomar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palomar Holdings' Claims Ratio % compare to LMND and SLDE?
Palomar Holdings' Claims Ratio % of 34.50% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Claims Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Claims Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Claims Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Claims Ratio % mean?
A high Claims Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Claims Ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned. View historical data on Palomar Holdings and its competitors. Palomar Holdings's current Claims Ratio % is 34.50%. 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 $150.28, compared to a current price of $131.63 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Claims Ratio % is 34.50%. Palomar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Claims Ratio % calculated?
Claims Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palomar Holdings (PLMR), the current Claims Ratio % is 34.50% as of Jun. 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 $131.63 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $150.28.
GuruFocus considers Palomar Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PLMR:
Claims Ratio %: 34.50%
GF Value™: $150.28 vs. price of $131.63 (12.4% below fair value)
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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