ACT:NSD-Enact Holdings Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Insurance - Specialty |

Last Closing

USD 32.92

Change

-0.26 (-0.78)%

Market Cap

USD 5.21B

Volume

0.19M

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Enact Holdings, Inc. operates as a private mortgage insurance company in the United States. It engages in writing and assuming residential mortgage guaranty insurance. The company also offers private mortgage insurance products primarily insuring prime-based, individually underwritten residential mortgage loans; contract underwriting services for mortgage lenders; and mortgage-related reinsurance products. It primarily serves originators of residential mortgage loans. The company was formerly known as Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Enact Holdings, Inc. in May 2021. Enact Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Enact Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Genworth Holdings Inc.

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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 1.67% 46% F 52% F
Dividend Return 0.57% 100% F 32% F
Total Return 2.24% 62% D 56% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 22.20% 77% C+ 82% B
Dividend Return 3.51% 70% C- 53% F
Total Return 25.71% 77% C+ 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 28.53% 58% F 64% D
Dividend Return 19.70% 82% B 64% D
Total Return 48.23% 50% F 66% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 27,076.48% 100% F 99% N/A
Dividend Return 28,541.27% 100% F 99% N/A
Total Return 1,464.79% 100% F 100% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 54,436.37% 13% F 1% F
Risk Adjusted Return 52.43% 50% F 79% B-
Market Capitalization 5.21B 56% F 78% C+

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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:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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 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.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

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

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

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.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.