HCI GROUP INC (HCI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HCI • US40416E1038
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This HCI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HCI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HCI was profitable.
- HCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years HCI 4 years were profitable.
- HCI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HCI has a Return On Assets of 11.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCI outperforms 95.92% of its industry peers.
- HCI has a better Return On Equity (27.56%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- HCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.01%) than 93.88% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCI is in line with the industry average of 9.51%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.17%) for HCI is below the current ROIC(13.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.34% | ||
| ROE | 27.56% | ||
| ROIC | 13.01% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)24.81%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)8.17%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HCI (31.85%) is better than 93.88% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCI has grown nicely.
- HCI has a Operating Margin of 48.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCI outperforms 97.96% of its industry peers.
- HCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.85% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y62.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y27.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. HCI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HCI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HCI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HCI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.15. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.15, HCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.07, HCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.48%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. HCI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 175.58%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, HCI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 49.20% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 20.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, HCI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 26.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)175.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y49.2%
EPS Q2Q%2561.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.1%
Revenue growth 3Y21.72%
Revenue growth 5Y26.92%
Sales Q2Q%52.34%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.50% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-27.99%
EPS Next 2Y-13.16%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
EPS Next 5Y-2.5%
Revenue Next Year13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y10.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. HCI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HCI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.32.
- 74.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- HCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.66.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.78, the valuation of HCI can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HCI is cheaper than 64.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.00, HCI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of HCI may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HCI's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.34% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y-13.16%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
5. HCI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%, HCI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- HCI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.37.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HCI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HCI decreases each year by -0.06%.
- HCI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HCI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- HCI pays out 6.72% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of HCI has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP6.72%
EPS Next 2Y-13.16%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
HCI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:HCI (4/22/2026, 10:28:10 AM)
150.57
-1.62 (-1.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners81.25%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners14.42%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap1.96B
Revenue(TTM)900.82M
Net Income(TTM)286.89M
Analysts80
Price Target231.2 (53.55%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.06%
DP6.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date02-20 2026-02-20 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)92.14%
Min EPS beat(2)70.04%
Max EPS beat(2)114.24%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)50.76%
Min EPS beat(4)7.78%
Max EPS beat(4)114.24%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)54.62%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)230.11%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)163.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.94%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.94%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.86%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.57%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.88 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.78 |
EPS(TTM)23.81
EY15.81%
EPS(NY)17.14
Fwd EY11.39%
FCF(TTM)33.94
FCFY22.54%
OCF(TTM)34.21
OCFY22.72%
SpS69.35
BVpS80.14
TBVpS79.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.13
Graham Number207.209 (37.62%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.34% | ||
| ROE | 27.56% | ||
| ROCE | 17.81% | ||
| ROIC | 13.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.45% | ||
| OM | 48.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.85% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 48.93% |
ROA(3y)6.77%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)24.81%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)8.17%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.68%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.5%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.17%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y68.32%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y69.2%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y62.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y27.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 77.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 153.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)68.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.84%
Profit Quality(3y)252.22%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)175.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y49.2%
EPS Q2Q%2561.29%
EPS Next Y-27.99%
EPS Next 2Y-13.16%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
EPS Next 5Y-2.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.1%
Revenue growth 3Y21.72%
Revenue growth 5Y26.92%
Sales Q2Q%52.34%
Revenue Next Year13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y10.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y67.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y105.71%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y34.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y44.12%
OCF growth 1Y33.94%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y41.88%
HCI GROUP INC / HCI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HCI GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HCI.
What is the valuation status for HCI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HCI GROUP INC (HCI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HCI GROUP INC?
HCI GROUP INC (HCI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HCI GROUP INC (HCI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HCI GROUP INC (HCI) is expected to decline by -27.99% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HCI stock?
The dividend rating of HCI GROUP INC (HCI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.72%.