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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Kingsway Financial Services Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the extended warranty business services, asset management, and real estate businesses.The company operates through three segments: Extended Warranty, Leased Real Estate, and Kingsway Search Xcelerator.The Extended Warranty segment markets, sells, and administers vehicle service agreements and related products for new and used automobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs. This segment also sells new home warranty products, as well as offers uninsured warrant administration services to homebuilders and homeowners; markets and distributes warranty products to manufacturers, distributors, and installers of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, standby generator, commercial LED lighting, and commercial refrigeration equipment; and provides equipment breakdown and maintenance support services to companies.


The Leased Real Estate segment owns a parcel of real property consisting of approximately 192 acres located in the State of Texas.The Kingsway Search Xcelerator offers outsourced finance and human resources consulting services, including operational accounting, such as bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and analysis and strategic finance services; technical accounting comprising initial public offerings, SEC reporting, and international consolidation services; human resources, workforce management, and compliance support services; and advisory services.The company offers its products and services through credit unions, dealers, homebuilders, and consumers.


Kingsway Financial Services Inc.was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Itasca, Illinois.

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1.b. Last Insights on KFS

Kingsway Financial Services Inc.'s recent performance was driven by strategic acquisitions and business growth. The company's acquisition of M.L.C. Plumbing LLC and Bud's Plumbing added $6.0 million of annual unaudited revenue and $0.8 million of annual unaudited adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, the acquisition of Viewpoint by SPI Software positions the company as a global leader in vacation ownership software, expanding its market reach and capabilities.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Kingsway's Q2 2025 Earnings: A Major Inflection Point

Kingsway's Q2 2025 earnings report revealed a significant inflection point in the company's growth trajectory. Consolidated revenue increased by 16.9% to $30.9 million, driven by a 42.1% growth in the KSX segment revenue to $13.3 million. However, consolidated adjusted EBITDA declined to $1.7 million, compared to $2.5 million in the prior year quarter. The Extended Warranty segment's revenue grew by 3.1% to $17.6 million, but adjusted EBITDA decreased to $600,000 from $1.6 million in Q2 2024. The company's trailing 12-month adjusted run rate EBITDA stands at approximately $22 million to $23 million. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at -$2.04, missing analysts' estimates of -$1.48.

Publication Date: Aug -21

📋 Highlights
  • Private Placement Funding:: Raised $15.7M from institutional investors in June 2025 to fuel growth, alongside operating cash flow and non-dilutive resources.
  • Acquisition Expansion:: Increased KSX acquisition target to 3-5/year, executing three in Q2, including $22.4M purchase of Roundhouse Electric and $3.5M+ earn-out for AAA Flexible Pipe.
  • Financial Growth:: KSX revenue surged 42.1% to $13.3M, adjusted EBITDA rose 31% to $2.4M, while trailing 12-month EBITDA reached $22-23M.
  • Debt Reduction:: Net debt dropped to $46.3M as of June 30, 2025, from $52M at year-end, with $12.1M in cash and cash equivalents.
  • OIR Hiring Focus:: 2 active Operating Income Ready (OIR) hires, aiming to scale back to 4-5, emphasizing traits like curiosity, humility, and entrepreneurial drive.

Financial Performance and Margins

The company's financial performance was impacted by a legacy legal matter, which resulted in a one-time expense of $600,000. Adjusted EBITDA margins in the KSX segment were 18.0%, while the Extended Warranty segment reported a modified cash EBITDA margin of 3.4%. The company's net debt was $46.3 million, down from $52 million at year-end, and cash and cash equivalents stood at $12.1 million. As noted by CEO JT Fitzgerald, "we've learned from each acquisition, tightening our focus on revenue quality, particularly recurring revenue."

Valuation and Growth Prospects

At current prices, Kingsway trades at a P/E ratio of -33.79, indicating that investors are pricing in future growth expectations. The EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 179.41, suggesting that the company's valuation is sensitive to changes in EBITDA. With a P/S ratio of 3.44, the stock may be considered reasonably valued compared to its growth prospects. Analysts estimate that the company's revenue growth will be None% next year, which may not be fully reflected in the current valuation.

Acquisitions and Growth Strategy

Kingsway has made significant progress on its growth strategy, with three acquisitions completed since the private placement in June 2025. The company has increased its target range for KSX acquisitions from 2-3 to 3-5 per year, and the management team is focused on compounding long-term shareholder value. According to CFO Kent Hansen, the funding from the private placement, combined with operating cash flow and non-dilutive sources, will support the company's growth ambitions.

Outlook and Risks

The company's growth prospects are subject to risks, including the integration of acquired businesses and the competitive landscape. However, Kingsway's management team appears to be focused on creating long-term value, with a strong pipeline of talented candidates and a diverse group of OIRs. As the company continues to execute on its growth strategy, investors will be closely monitoring its financial performance and valuation metrics.

3. NewsRoom

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Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Nov -07

Source: seekingalpha.com

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Kingsway Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Nov -06

Source: accessnewswire.com

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Kingsway to Report Financial Results for Third Quarter 2025 on November 6

Oct -29

Source: accessnewswire.com

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Kingsway Search Xcelerator Announces New OIR Colter Hanson

Oct -21

Source: accessnewswire.com

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Kingsway Announces Acquisition of Southside Plumbing

Aug -18

Source: accessnewswire.com

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Kingsway Financial Shares Dip on Mixed Q2 Earnings and Revenue Growth

Aug -13

Source: zacks.com

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Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Aug -08

Source: seekingalpha.com

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Kingsway (KFS) Q2 Revenue Jumps 17%

Aug -07

Source: fool.com

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (9.17%)

6. Segments

Extended Warranty

Expected Growth: 7.5%

Growing demand for extended warranties driven by increasing consumer electronics sales, rising product complexity, and need for post-purchase protection. Additionally, Kingsway Financial Services Inc.'s strong distribution network and partnerships with manufacturers will fuel growth.

Kingsway Search Xcelerator

Expected Growth: 12.4%

The Kingsway Search Xcelerator's growth is driven by the increasing demand for digital insurance platforms, the need for insurance professionals to efficiently compare products, and the rising adoption of insurtech solutions.

7. Detailed Products

Insurance Premium Finance

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. offers insurance premium finance solutions to individuals and businesses, allowing them to pay their insurance premiums in installments rather than a lump sum.

Commercial Loan Servicing

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. provides commercial loan servicing solutions to lenders, managing loan portfolios and providing administrative support.

Receivables Management

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. offers receivables management services, helping businesses manage their accounts receivable and improve cash flow.

Capital Markets Services

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. provides capital markets services, including investment banking, advisory services, and capital raising.

8. Kingsway Financial Services Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, but the threat of substitutes is mitigated by the company's strong brand recognition and customer loyalty.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. has a large customer base, but the bargaining power of customers is high due to the availability of alternative financial services providers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. has a diversified supplier base, which reduces the bargaining power of suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants in the financial services industry is moderate, as there are barriers to entry such as regulatory requirements and capital requirements.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The financial services industry is highly competitive, with many established players competing for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 61.85%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 38.15%
Equity Cost 3.45%
WACC 3.76%
Leverage 162.11%

11. Quality Control: Kingsway Financial Services Inc. passed 1 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

12.9$

Current Price

12.9$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows