ESNT:NYE-Essent Group Ltd (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Insurance - Specialty |

Last Closing

USD 64.28

Change

+0.79 (+1.24)%

Market Cap

USD 6.59B

Volume

0.45M

Analyst Target

USD 45.33
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About

Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services, as well as risk management products and title insurance and settlement services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Essent Group Ltd. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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HFMU:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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SRTY ProShares UltraPro Short .. 0.00 % 0.95 %

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WBID 0.00 % 1.06 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Specialty) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 21.88% 54% F 85% B
Dividend Return 1.06% 11% F 26% F
Total Return 22.94% 54% F 84% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 30.68% 54% F 83% B
Dividend Return 1.65% 10% F 26% F
Total Return 32.32% 46% F 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 25.13% 64% D 60% D-
Dividend Return 7.61% 11% F 24% F
Total Return 32.74% 55% F 55% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.46% 62% D 70% C-
Dividend Return 12.38% 62% D 68% D+
Total Return 1.91% 10% F 43% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.82% 62% D 40% F
Risk Adjusted Return 47.94% 46% F 66% D+
Market Capitalization 6.59B 67% D+ 81% B-

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.