Essent (ESNT) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Essent Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $62.04
High: $62.89
on August 20, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $51.61
High: $65.33
on April 9, 2025
on September 19, 2024
All-Time High: $65.33 on September 16, 2024
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$6.2B
EPS
6.86
P/E Ratio (TTM)
9.10
Forward P/E
9.00
P/B Ratio
1.10
PEG Ratio
8.79
Div. Yield
1.47%
ROE
12.94%
Beta
0.816
Debt to Equity
8.72
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
N/A
Operating Margin
74.99%
Profit Margin
56.36%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
7.88%
Return on Equity (TTM)
12.94%
EBITDA
$882.2M
Net Income (TTM)
$714.8M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$12.08
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.00%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-4.10%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$0.87
Current Dividend Yield
1.47%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.53%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$0.88
3-Year Total Dividends
$2.63
Ex-Dividend Date
March 14, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essent ESNT | 6.22B Mid-cap | 0.69% | 11.62% | 5.05% | 11.86% | 14.65% | -0.73% | 52.60% | 73.98% |
| Fidelity National FNF | 16.16B Large-cap | -0.83% | 8.52% | 2.52% | 1.81% | 6.23% | 1.28% | 53.59% | 84.92% |
| Ryan Specialty RYAN | 15.58B Large-cap | -0.59% | -9.30% | -15.83% | -14.66% | -5.48% | -7.73% | 36.41% | 107.07% |
| Axis Capital AXS | 7.31B Mid-cap | -0.55% | 0.36% | -6.22% | 5.41% | 8.53% | 25.91% | 79.41% | 99.40% |
| First American FAF | 6.60B Mid-cap | 0.67% | 14.97% | 6.33% | 0.23% | 4.83% | 1.20% | 14.27% | 21.93% |
| MGIC Investment MTG | 6.33B Mid-cap | -0.22% | 7.73% | 2.85% | 11.85% | 16.01% | 10.64% | 89.51% | 199.13% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
5.22%
Institutional Ownership
99.61%
Shares Short
2M
Short Ratio
2.16
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.09%
Average 10-Day Volume
724K
Average 90-Day Volume
771K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ESNT's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Essent reached a high of $65.33 (on September 19, 2024) and a low of $51.61 (on April 9, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for ESNT?
- Curious about Essent's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 6.22B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 9.10, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 9.00.
- Does ESNT pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Essent is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.47%, and the company has paid an average of $0.88 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Essent's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Essent, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Fidelity National
FNF16.16B Financial Services Insurance - Specialty 1.28% 53.59% Ryan Specialty
RYAN15.58B Financial Services Insurance - Specialty -7.73% 36.41% Axis Capital
AXS7.31B Financial Services Insurance - Specialty 25.91% 79.41% First American
FAF6.60B Financial Services Insurance - Specialty 1.20% 14.27% MGIC Investment
MTG6.33B Financial Services Insurance - Specialty 10.64% 89.51% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Essent Group Ltd.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Essent's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 12.94%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 8.72, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at N/A.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for ESNT?
- Looking at Essent's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $1B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 2.00%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -4.10%.
- How much of ESNT stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Essent stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 5.22% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 99.61%.
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