Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 10.3x · EV/EBITDA 8.2x · ROE 21.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $37.9B | $39.5B | $32.7B | $25.0B | $25.0B | $24.4B | $17.7B | $22.2B | $16.2B | $20.9B | $18.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $42.1B | $43.7B | $36.8B | $29.3B | $29.1B | $29.2B | $21.9B | $26.8B | $20.7B | $25.7B | $23.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.33 | 10.35 | 10.57 | 10.09 | 13.94 | 10.43 | 10.29 | 10.74 | 8.96 | — | 20.99 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.34 | 1.40 | 1.24 | 1.03 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 0.87 | 1.08 | 0.86 | 1.21 | 1.15 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1.99 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 1.37 | 0.95 | 1.36 | 1.24 | 1.55 | 1.11 |
| P/FCF | 6.58 | 6.86 | 5.67 | 6.25 | 6.52 | 6.17 | 4.70 | 6.55 | 5.95 | 10.77 | 10.21 |
| P/OCF | 6.39 | 6.67 | 5.53 | 5.93 | 6.23 | 5.97 | 4.56 | 6.36 | 5.69 | 9.54 | 9.11 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.55 | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.35 | 1.08 | 1.31 | 1.11 | 1.50 | 1.41 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.16 | 8.48 | 8.76 | 8.14 | 10.08 | 8.14 | 8.15 | 8.91 | 9.34 | 22.88 | 27.20 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.84 | 8.82 | 9.57 | 9.48 | 12.87 | 10.05 | 10.31 | 9.52 | 10.11 | 24.71 | 29.69 |
| EV / FCF | — | 7.60 | 6.39 | 7.31 | 7.60 | 7.37 | 5.82 | 7.93 | 7.62 | 13.26 | 12.48 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.1% | 46.1% | 15.0% | 13.0% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Operating Margin | 16.8% | 16.8% | 14.6% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 13.4% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.6% | 13.6% | 11.8% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 11.0% | 8.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% | -18.2% | 5.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 13.6% | -20.6% | 5.2% |
| ROA | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% |
| ROIC | 16.3% | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 10.0% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| ROCE | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.29 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.04 | 1.21 | 1.51 | 1.38 | 1.62 | 1.61 | 2.11 | 4.45 | 5.81 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.99 | 1.18 | 1.43 | 1.32 | 1.57 | 1.55 | 2.05 | 4.29 | 4.93 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.74 | 0.73 | 1.06 | 1.08 | 1.20 | 1.12 | 1.38 | 1.67 | 2.49 | 2.26 |
| Interest Coverage | 24.92 | 24.92 | 19.34 | 15.52 | 10.62 | 12.41 | 8.98 | 10.88 | 6.88 | 3.29 | 2.37 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 17.65 | 17.65 | 16.69 | 0.33 | 24.79 | — | — | 5.97 | 0.88 | 0.24 | 0.02 |
| Quick Ratio | 17.65 | 17.65 | 16.69 | 0.33 | 24.79 | — | — | 5.97 | 0.88 | 0.24 | 0.02 |
| Cash Ratio | 7.33 | 7.33 | 6.92 | 0.00 | 1.94 | — | — | 36.06 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 15.4% | 15.4% | 17.9% | 21.1% | 27.8% | 20.5% | 26.3% | 20.8% | 21.0% | — | 37.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | — | 4.8% |
| FCF Yield | 15.2% | 14.6% | 17.6% | 16.0% | 15.3% | 16.2% | 21.3% | 15.3% | 16.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.8% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $287M | $299M | $312M | $330M | $354M | $361M | $365M | $364M | $371M | $395M |
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Based on recent market data, HIG trades at a P/B of 2.02, which appears to reflect investor confidence in the company's underwriting discipline and the structural advantages of its small commercial platform relative to broader industry peers like Chubb or Prudential.
The current P/B multiple suggests that the market is pricing in a sustainable ROE profile, likely supported by the company's successful pivot toward a capital-light P&C model. While the valuation sits below some high-growth specialty peers, it warrants a premium over legacy-heavy insurers due to the recurring nature of its small business renewals.
According to quarterly financial disclosures, HIG achieved a combined ratio of 80.7% in 2025Q4, signaling a significant improvement in underwriting profitability that suggests management's focus on specialty lines and automated underwriting is effectively mitigating the impact of rising loss costs.
The downward trajectory of the combined ratio from 85.0% in 2023Q4 indicates that the company is successfully managing its loss and expense ratios despite inflationary pressures. This trend suggests that the firm's underwriting engine is becoming more efficient, though investors should monitor whether this performance is sustainable against potential future catastrophe volatility.
As reported in financial statements, HIG's ROE has stabilized around 6.0% in late 2025, a performance that appears to be increasingly driven by core underwriting margins rather than just investment income on float, reflecting a healthier and more sustainable profit composition.
The decomposition of ROE suggests that the company is successfully leveraging its float while simultaneously maintaining underwriting discipline. This balance is critical, as it reduces reliance on volatile investment markets and highlights the underlying strength of the commercial and group benefits segments.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, HIG maintains a conservative leverage profile, with equity growth to $18.9 billion by 2026Q1 providing a robust buffer that supports the company's current premium-to-surplus levels and overall underwriting capacity.
The company's ability to expand its asset base while maintaining a stable debt-to-equity ratio suggests a disciplined approach to capital management. This financial positioning appears to provide the necessary flexibility to pursue growth in specialty markets without compromising the firm's long-term solvency or rating agency standing.
As noted in industry research, the P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to HIG, as it obscures the volatility inherent in catastrophe losses and prior-year reserve development that can significantly distort quarterly earnings and mask the true underlying profitability of the insurance franchise.
Investors should prioritize the combined ratio and book value growth over P/E multiples, as the latter fails to account for the long-tail nature of P&C liabilities. Relying on P/E may lead to an incomplete assessment of the company's value, as it ignores the critical role of float and reserve adequacy in determining long-term shareholder returns.
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