NMI Holdings: Attractive Even With Peaking Earnings (Upgrade)
NMI Holdings is upgraded to "buy" after recent share underperformance, with valuation now attractive at under 8x earnings and 1.1x book value. Earnings are expected to moderate as legacy low-loss policies shrink and new business faces higher normalized loss ratios, but credit deterioration should remain manageable. NMIH benefits from a strong balance sheet, conservative underwriting, and rising investment income, supporting continued buybacks and capital flexibility.
NMIH - NMI Holdings, Inc.