Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc (BOW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc (BOW) has returned -21.41% so far this year and -44.82% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2024, BOW's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2026 at -14.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, BOW closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was May 24, 2024 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.9%.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc has an annualized alpha of -2.67%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 2024.

• This stock tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -110.41%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-42.40%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
• Beta of 0.45 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BOW ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc (BOW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc was 49.13%, occurring on Mar 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc drawdown is 46.79%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.