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Kestrel Group (KG)
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Kestrel Group (KG) Price & Analysis

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KG Stock Chart & Stats

$9.40
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Reported Profitability And ROEKestrel's trailing profitability (roughly $39.7M net on $41.2M revenue) and recent return on equity near 33% show the business can generate strong accounting earnings and high capital returns when conditions permit. Over the medium term this supports rebuilding equity, funding reserve needs, and financing strategic initiatives, provided cash conversion is addressed to convert accounting profits into durable liquidity.
Governance And Board ContinuityShareholder votes re-elected directors, approved annual say-on-pay and ratified Grant Thornton as auditor, signaling broad investor support and management continuity. Strong governance backing reduces execution risk, aids consistent strategic decision-making, and strengthens trust with counterparties and capital providers, which matters for capital access and multi-period planning.
Reinsurance Contract UpheldA unanimous arbitration award preserved a key reinsurance agreement, rejected rescission, and mandated recalculation of losses and reserves. Structurally this protects Kestrel's reinsurance coverage and contract economics, reducing counterparty and coverage risk, and helps maintain underwriting capacity while the company quantifies and implements reserve adjustments.
Bears Say
Materially Negative Cash FlowKestrel's operating and free cash flow are deeply negative (~-$85.7M TTM), despite reported net income. Persistent negative cash conversion weakens earnings quality, forces reliance on external financing or balance-sheet adjustments, constrains reserve strengthening and investment, and increases liquidity and refinancing risk over the medium term.
Meaningful LeverageDebt running above equity (debt-to-equity near 1.46) implies elevated financial leverage and reduced flexibility. High leverage raises interest and covenant exposure, limits ability to absorb underwriting volatility, and increases dependence on capital markets, which is a structural constraint if operating cash remains negative.
Revenue Decline And Earnings VolatilityRevenue has fallen (~-8.6% TTM) and historical results show large losses followed by a rebound, indicating volatile earnings and business performance. Structural volatility complicates pricing and reserve-setting, undermines predictability of underwriting margins, and raises the risk that recent profitability may not persist without steadier top-line trends.

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KG FAQ

What was Kestrel Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kestrel Group lowest stock price was $8.07 and its highest was $31.61 in the past 12 months.
    What is Kestrel Group’s market cap?
    Kestrel Group’s market cap is $74.17M.
      When is Kestrel Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Kestrel Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 43 days.
        How were Kestrel Group’s earnings last quarter?
        Kestrel Group released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported -$0.958 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.958.
          Is Kestrel Group overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Kestrel Group’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Kestrel Group pay dividends?
            Kestrel Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Kestrel Group dividends here
              What is Kestrel Group’s EPS estimate?
              Kestrel Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Kestrel Group have?
              Kestrel Group has 7,824,030 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Kestrel Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Kestrel Group reported an EPS of -$0.958 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.769%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kestrel Group?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KG
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Kestrel Group Stock Smart Score

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                    Underperform
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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -59.24%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    29.20%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -22.97%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Kestrel Group

                    Kestrel Group Ltd engages in provision of fronting services to insurance program managers, managing general agencies, reinsurers, and reinsurance brokers in Bermuda. The company operates through two segments: Program Services and Legacy Reinsurance. The company is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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                    Ownership Overview

                    30.77%8.01%2.32%54.59%
                    30.77% Insiders
                    2.32% Other Institutional Investors
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