Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)

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

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) has returned -9.56% so far this year and 3.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, ESNT has posted an annualized return of 12.49%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2013, ESNT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +21.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -39.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, ESNT closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +38.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -42.9%.

Essent Group Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 3.47%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 01, 2013.

• This stock participated in 111.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 104.14% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.25 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.

ESNT ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Essent Group Ltd. provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Essent Group Ltd.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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 Essent Group Ltd.. 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 Essent Group Ltd. was 64.72%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 851 trading sessions.

The current Essent Group Ltd. drawdown is 12.01%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Essent Group Ltd. 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 Essent Group Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Mortgage Finance industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.