NMI Holdings Trades at 1.15X Price-to-Book with $226M Buyback Remaining
NMI Holdings trades at a forward price-to-book of 1.15X vs. the industry average of 1.45X and holds a Value Score of A, with ROE of 15.7% outperforming the industry’s 8.04%. Analysts forecast 2026 EPS growth of 4% and revenues to increase 4.6%, and $226M remains in a $250M buyback.
1. Valuation Discount
NMI Holdings forward price-to-book is 1.15X, lower than the property and casualty insurance industry average of 1.45X, the finance sector’s 4.23X and the S&P 500’s 8.29X. The stock holds a Value Score of A, highlighting its appeal relative to peers.
2. Financial Performance and Outlook
NMIH has beaten or matched earnings estimates in four consecutive quarters, averaging a beat of 6.02%. Analysts project 2026 EPS will rise 4% with revenues of $739.34 million, up 4.6%, and anticipate further EPS growth of 7.3% in 2027.
3. Shareholder Returns
Trailing-12-month ROE stood at 15.7%, nearly double the industry’s 8.04%. The board approved a $250 million buyback program through December 2027, with $226 million remaining available for repurchases.
4. Growth Drivers and Reinsurance
Growth in monthly and single premium volumes is tied to deeper penetration of existing accounts and new customer activations. A comprehensive reinsurance program supports capital efficiency, loss absorption and margin expansion while management focuses on expense discipline.