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During the past 6 years, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 40.20% per year. The lowest was 24.30% per year. And the median was 30.70% per year.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NAS:SKWD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SKWD vs SLDE, HCI, HMN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.29
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.29 mean?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.29 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group ranks #122 out of 401 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.29. The Insurance industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.30. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's value of $4.29 is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group ranks #122 out of 401 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SLDE and HCI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group ranks #122 out of 401 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.30. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's value of $4.29 is 73.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Insurance company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Insurance companies is 16.30, based on 401 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.29 is 73.7% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.18, compared to a current price of $59.80 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.29 and 73.7% below the Insurance industry median of 16.30. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.29 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 Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $59.80 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.18.
GuruFocus considers Skyward Specialty Insurance Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SKWD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.29
GF Value™: $62.18 vs. price of $59.80 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.7% below the Insurance median (#122 of 401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKWD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc is a specialty insurance company that offers a suite of specialized insurance solutions across specialty property and casualty markets on a non-admitted and admitted basis. Its portfolio of insurance offerings covers a wide variety of risks, including general liability, commercial auto, group accident and health, property, agriculture, credit, surety, and workers' compensation, among others. Geographically, the group mainly operates in the United States.
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