Economic uncertainty remains a major concern in many industry sectors. For investors in well known companies like Hiscox (LON:HSX), the question is: where will prices go from here? Hiscox is part of an elite club of UK shares which all...
HSX — Hiscox Share Price
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Last trade - 00:00FinancialsAdventurousLarge CapMomentum Trap
- £3.30bn
- £2.72bn
- $3.00bn
- 10
- 34
- 76
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Momentum
Growth & Value
| 12m Forecast Rolling | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio (f) | 14.6 | ||
| PEG Ratio (f) | 0.28 | ||
| EPS Growth (f) | 110.29% | ||
| Dividend Yield (f) | 2.84% | ||
| Valuation (ttm) | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price to Book Value | 1.76 | ||
| Price to Tang. Book | 2 | ||
| Price to Free Cashflow | n/a | ||
| Price to Sales | 1.45 | ||
| EV to EBITDA | 32.68 | ||
Shareholder Activity
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Quality
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| Return on Capital | 0.03% | ||
| Return on Equity | -0.96% | ||
| Operating Margin | 0.13% | ||
Financial Summary
| Year End 31st Dec | Unit | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021E | 2022E | CAGR / Avg |
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| Total Revenue | $m | 2,413.06 | 2,575.3 | 2,658.9 | 2,911.8 | 2,999.9 | 4,311.71 | 4,660.67 | 5.7% |
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| EPS Growth | % | +47.17 | -92.19 | +233.49 | -57.23 | -72.3 | +765.6 | +110.29 | n/a |
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Recent History
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Latest News & Insights for HSX
Analysts have been under intense pressure in recent months as they try to make sense of the impact of Covid-19 on companies like Hiscox (LON:HSX). As one of just 200 shares in the UK market valued at more than £1.0 billion (its market...
While the world continues to wrestle with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, investors are naturally wondering what lies in store for some of the country's largest quoted companies, such as Hiscox (LON:HSX). Hiscox is an impor...
It has been a rollercoaster year for UK shares, with coronavirus sending a wave of uncertainty through the economy. For investors in well known companies like Hiscox (LON:HSX), the question is: where will prices go from here? Hiscox is...
It has been a wild ride for some of the UK's biggest quoted companies this year. Economic uncertainty persists and the question on the minds of many investors is where the prices of stocks like Hiscox (LON:HSX) will go from here. Hisco...
Profile Summary
Hiscox Limited is a Bermuda-based insurer company. The Company is a holding company for subsidiaries involved in the business of insurance and reinsurance in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Europe and Asia. It operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re and Corporate Centre. Its Hiscox Retail consists of Hiscox United Kingdom and Ireland, Hiscox Europe and Hiscox International. The Hiscox United Kingdom and Europe division provides commercial insurance for small- and medium-sized businesses. Its Hiscox London Market consists of the internationally traded insurance business, including lines in property, marine and energy, casualty and other specialty insurance lines. Its Hiscox Re is the reinsurance division of the Company, combining the underwriting platforms in Bermuda, London and Paris. The Corporate Centre consists of the investment return, finance costs and administrative costs associated with its management activities.
Directors
- Robert Childs NEC (70)
- Hamayou Akbar Hussain CEO (49)
- Liz Breeze CFO
- Stephane Flaquet CEX
- Steve Langan CEX
- Kate Markham CEX
- Kathleen Reardon CEX
- Bob Thaker CEX
- Benjamin Walter CEX
- Amanda Brown CHO (52)
- James Millard CIN
- Ian Penny CIO
- Hanna Kam CRO
- Marc Wetherhill GCN (48)
- Joanne Musselle EDR (50)
- Grace Hanson OTH
- Paul Lawrence OTH
- Donna Demaio NID
- Michael Goodwin NID (62)
- Thomas Hurlimann NID (57)
- Colin Keogh NID
- Anne MacDonald NID (65)
- Constantinos Miranthis NID (57)
- Lynn Pike NID (64)
- Last Annual
- December 31st, 2020
- Last Interim
- June 30th, 2021
- Incorporated
- September 6th, 2006
- Public Since
- November 15th, 2006
- No. of Employees
- 3,000
- Sector
- Insurance
- Industry
- Financials
- Exchange
- London Stock Exchange
- Shares in Issue
- 346,462,985
- Address
- 4th Floor, Wessex House, 45 Reid Street, HAMILTON, HM 12
- Web
- https://www.hiscoxgroup.com/
- Phone
- +1 4412788300
- Contact
- Yana O'Sullivan
- Auditors
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
Latest News for HSX
Upcoming Events for HSX
Hiscox Ltd Annual Shareholders Meeting
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FAQ
What is the Hiscox share price?
As of Today at 12:36 UTC, shares in Hiscox are trading at 953.20p. This share price information is delayed by 15 minutes.
How has the Hiscox share price performed this year?
Shares in Hiscox last closed at 953.20p and the price had moved by -0.71% over the past 365 days. In terms of relative price strength the Hiscox share price has underperformed the FTSE All Share Index by -10.86% over the past year.
What are the analyst and broker recommendations for Hiscox?
The overall consensus recommendation for Hiscox is Hold. You can view the full broker recommendation list by unlocking its StockReport.
What is the Hiscox dividend yield?
The Hiscox dividend yield is 0.9% based on the trailing twelve month period.
Does Hiscox pay a dividend?
Last year, Hiscox paid a total dividend of $0.12, and it currently has a trailing dividend yield of 0.9%. We do not have any data on when Hiscox is to next pay dividends.
When does Hiscox next pay dividends?
We do not have data on when Hiscox is to next pay dividends. The historic dividend yield on Hiscox shares is currently 0.9%.
How do I buy Hiscox shares?
To buy shares in Hiscox you'll need a share-dealing account with an online or offline stock broker. Once you have opened your account and transferred funds into it, you'll be able to search and select shares to buy and sell. You can use Stockopedia’s share research software to help you find the the kinds of shares that suit your investment strategy and objectives.
What is the market cap of Hiscox?
As of the previous close price of 953.20p, shares in Hiscox had a market capitalisation of £3.30bn.
Where are Hiscox shares listed?
Here are the trading details for Hiscox:
- Country of listing: United Kingdom
- Exchange: LSE
- Ticker Symbol: HSX
What kind of share is Hiscox?
Based on an overall assessment of its quality, value and momentum Hiscox is currently classified as a Momentum Trap. The classification is based on a composite score that examines a wide range of fundamental and technical measures. Stock are classified on the the following spectrum: Super Stocks, High Flyers, Contrarians, Turnarounds, Neutral, Value Traps, Momentum Traps, Falling Stars, and Sucker Stocks. For more information, learn about our StockRank Styles.
Is there a Hiscox share price forecast for 2022?
The analyst consensus target price for shares in Hiscox is 993.24p. That is 4.2% above the last closing price of 953.20p.
Analysts covering Hiscox currently have a consensus Earnings Per Share (EPS) forecast of $0.42 for the next financial year.
What is the trend in the Hiscox share price?
An important predictor of whether a stock price will go up is its track record of momentum. Price trends tend to persist, so it's worth looking at them when it comes to a share like Hiscox. Over the past six months, its share price has outperformed the FTSE All Share Index by +6.7%.
As of the last closing price of 953.20p, shares in Hiscox were trading +10.87% higher than their 200 day moving average. You can read more about the power of momentum in assessing share price movements on Stockopedia.
What is the Hiscox PE Ratio?
The Hiscox PE ratio based on its reported earnings over the past 12 months is 14.6. The shares last closed at 953.20p.
The PE ratio (or price-to-earnings ratio) is the one of the most popular valuation measures used by stock market investors. It is calculated by dividing a company's price per share by its earnings per share.
The PE ratio can be seen as being expressed in years, in the sense that it shows the number of years of earnings which would be required to pay back the purchase price, ignoring inflation. So in general terms, the higher the PE, the more expensive the stock is.
Who are the key directors of Hiscox?
Hiscox's management team is headed by:
- Robert Childs - NEC
- Hamayou Akbar Hussain - CEO
- Liz Breeze - CFO
- Stephane Flaquet - CEX
- Steve Langan - CEX
- Kate Markham - CEX
- Kathleen Reardon - CEX
- Bob Thaker - CEX
- Benjamin Walter - CEX
- Amanda Brown - CHO
- James Millard - CIN
- Ian Penny - CIO
- Hanna Kam - CRO
- Marc Wetherhill - GCN
- Joanne Musselle - EDR
- Grace Hanson - OTH
- Paul Lawrence - OTH
- Donna Demaio - NID
- Michael Goodwin - NID
- Thomas Hurlimann - NID
- Colin Keogh - NID
- Anne MacDonald - NID
- Constantinos Miranthis - NID
- Lynn Pike - NID