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Helios UnderwritingLSE:HUW -0.22%55 PS Ratio is 4.83 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 643% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates LSE:HUW with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Insurance companies, Helios Underwriting ranks worse than 90.85% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Helios Underwriting's share price is £2.23.
Helios Underwriting's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.46. Hence, Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio for today is 4.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HUW'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.65 Max: 5.64
Current: 4.83
During the past 13 years, Helios Underwriting's highest PS Ratio was 5.64. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.65.
LSE:HUW's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 90.85% of 503
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs LSE:HUW: 4.83
Helios Underwriting PLC revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Helios Underwriting was -2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -40.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -27.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -11.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Helios Underwriting's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 248.80% per year. The lowest was -40.20% per year. And the median was 6.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Helios Underwriting PS Ratio Related Terms
Helios Underwriting PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Underwriting's PS 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.
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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.
Helios Underwriting PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Helios Underwriting's Share Price of today is £2.23.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helios Underwriting's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.46.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) has a PS Ratio of 4.83 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Helios Underwriting and its competitors. This is 643% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Underwriting ranks #457 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio too high?
Helios Underwriting's current PS Ratio of 4.83 is 643% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 5.64. The Insurance industry median PS Ratio is 1.17. Helios Underwriting's value of 4.83 is 312.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Underwriting ranks #457 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helios Underwriting has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Underwriting's PS Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Helios Underwriting ranks #457 out of 503 companies for PS Ratio. This places Helios Underwriting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.17. Helios Underwriting's value of 4.83 is 312.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Underwriting's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 5.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Helios Underwriting has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.17, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helios Underwriting's current PS Ratio of 4.83 is 312.8% above 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Helios Underwriting and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Underwriting's current PS Ratio is 4.83, which is 643% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Underwriting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.71, compared to a current price of £2.23 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 4.83, which is 643% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 312.8% above the Insurance industry median of 1.17. Helios Underwriting's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW), the current PS Ratio is 4.83 as of Jul. 26, 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 Helios Underwriting (LSE:HUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Underwriting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.23 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.71.
GuruFocus considers Helios Underwriting to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HUW:
PS Ratio: 4.83 (643% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: £2.71 vs. price of £2.23 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 312.8% above the Insurance median (#457 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HUW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Underwriting PLC provides investors with exposure to the Lloyd's insurance market through an actively managed portfolio of syndicate capacity. The Company's principal activity is to provide a limited liability investment for shareholders through participation in a portfolio of Lloyd's syndicates. It participates in the insurance business as an underwriting member of Lloyd's through wholly owned undertakings and investments in Limited Liability Vehicles (LLVs). The Company also provides syndicate research, advice on syndicate selection, and portfolio curation. Its core business purpose is to offer investors growth and returns from exposure to Lloyd's of London through investment income (dividends) and capital appreciation resulting from increases in NAV per share and share price.
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