Bowhead Specialty [BOW] vs Skyward Specialty [SKWD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Bowhead Specialty
NYSE
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Skyward Specialty
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 18 vital metrics comparison: Bowhead Specialty wins in 2 metrics, Skyward Specialty wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Skyward Specialty appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Bowhead Specialty | Skyward Specialty | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.30 | 15.36 | Skyward Specialty |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.43 | 2.18 | Skyward Specialty |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.88 | 13.29 | Bowhead Specialty |
| PEG Ratio | 0.23 | 0.71 | Bowhead Specialty |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.18 | 9.60 | Skyward Specialty |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.05% | 10.53% | Skyward Specialty |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.11% | 16.15% | Skyward Specialty |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 13.11% | 16.15% | Skyward Specialty |
| Return on Equity | 13.23% | 16.26% | Skyward Specialty |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.53% | 2.81% | Skyward Specialty |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $291.18M | $300.89M | Skyward Specialty |
| 1-Year Return | 2.16% | 24.16% | Skyward Specialty |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.17 | 1.57 | Skyward Specialty |
| Enterprise Value | $880.43M | $1.71B | Skyward Specialty |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.79 | 1.36 | Skyward Specialty |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $31 | Skyward Specialty |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.49 | $3.16 | Skyward Specialty |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | N/A | 0.61 | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Bowhead Specialty vs Skyward Specialty Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowhead Specialty | 0.32% | 2.79% | -4.55% | -16.89% | 2.06% | -7.83% |
| Skyward Specialty | 0.32% | 1.85% | -6.45% | -20.13% | 1.62% | 0.80% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowhead Specialty | 2.16% | 23.15% | 23.15% | 23.15% | 23.15% | 23.15% |
| Skyward Specialty | 24.16% | 74.70% | -4.19% | -4.19% | -4.19% | -4.19% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Bowhead Specialty vs Skyward Specialty
| Metric | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.07B | $1.96B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 503,800 | 395,803 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 284,530 | 440,548 |
| Last Close | $31.75 | $49.60 |
| 52 Week Range | $27.07 - $42.29 | $37.79 - $65.05 |
| % from 52W High | -24.92% | -23.75% |
| All-Time High | $42.29 (Mar 24, 2025) | $65.05 (Jun 02, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -24.92% | -23.75% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.35% | 0.14% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.23% | 0.25% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.16% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.16% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.88 | 13.29 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $12.44 | $22.23 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.50 | $8.67 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $337.57M | $374.84M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-45,634,048 | $-68,535,872 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Bowhead Specialty vs Skyward Specialty
| Metric | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.30 | 15.36 |
| Forward P/E | 18.33 | 14.84 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.23 | 0.71 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.17 | 1.57 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.43 | 2.18 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.07B | $1.96B |
| Enterprise Value | $880.43M | $1.71B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.79 | 1.36 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.18 | 9.60 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | N/A | 0.61 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $12.44 | $22.23 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Bowhead Specialty vs Skyward Specialty
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $133.18M | $320.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-Tax Income | $15.92M | $49.80M |
| Income Tax | $3.57M | $10.96M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $12.34M | $38.84M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $88.05M | $112.92M |
| Total Current Assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total Current Liabilities | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | $76.55M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $391.36M | $850.72M |
| Retained Earnings | $74.33M | $139.18M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-40.06M | $96.76M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.23M | $-202,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $46.49M | $96.56M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 782,693 | 825,600 |
| Short Ratio | 3.97 | 1.85 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 503,800 | 395,803 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 284,530 | 440,548 |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.66M | 40.13M |
| Float Shares | 31.05M | 37.43M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.86% | 1.02% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Bowhead Specialty vs Skyward Specialty
| Metric | BOW | SKWD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |