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Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
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Company Info

ISIN

BMG3198U1027

CUSIP

G3198U102

Sector

Financial Services

IPO Date

Oct 31, 2013

Highlights

Market Cap

$5.76B

EPS (TTM)

$6.85

PE Ratio

8.14

PEG Ratio

0.84

Total Revenue (TTM)

$968.80M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$968.80M

EBITDA (TTM)

$673.60M

Year Range

$51.38 - $64.65

Target Price

$62.71

Short %

1.31%

Short Ratio

1.30

Share Price Chart


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Compare to other instruments

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Popular comparisons:
ESNT vs. RLI ESNT vs. AER ESNT vs. VUG ESNT vs. NTB ESNT vs. VOO ESNT vs. MSFT ESNT vs. BRK-B ESNT vs. EQB.TO
Popular comparisons:
ESNT vs. RLI ESNT vs. AER ESNT vs. VUG ESNT vs. NTB ESNT vs. VOO ESNT vs. MSFT ESNT vs. BRK-B ESNT vs. EQB.TO

Performance

Performance Chart

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.


180.00%200.00%220.00%240.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
195.01%
207.23%
ESNT (Essent Group Ltd.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Essent Group Ltd. had a return of 2.96% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.71% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Essent Group Ltd. had an annualized return of 9.55%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 9.77%.


ESNT

YTD

2.96%

1M

1.85%

6M

-11.61%

1Y

6.71%

5Y*

20.63%

10Y*

9.55%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-10.30%

1M

-7.04%

6M

-9.70%

1Y

4.44%

5Y*

12.96%

10Y*

9.77%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of ESNT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20257.00%-1.08%0.75%-3.45%2.96%
20244.59%-2.88%11.65%-10.99%7.58%-0.90%11.83%2.76%0.00%-6.66%-3.72%-5.32%5.23%
202313.25%-2.45%-6.21%6.04%4.58%5.95%5.98%1.75%-5.83%-0.11%2.86%9.10%38.60%
20220.24%-3.20%-6.25%-1.65%6.10%-9.09%7.35%-3.72%-12.80%13.51%1.89%-3.02%-12.76%
2021-3.17%-1.43%15.62%10.72%-8.69%-6.04%0.49%4.63%-6.52%9.07%-12.98%9.50%7.06%
2020-4.58%-12.03%-39.43%3.72%20.97%10.28%-1.21%0.08%3.67%7.67%10.45%-1.50%-15.53%
201916.30%8.53%0.72%9.21%-1.05%0.09%-1.77%5.07%-1.41%9.27%4.91%-4.60%53.00%
20187.14%-3.07%-5.61%-22.56%4.07%4.43%7.20%12.92%2.05%-10.92%-2.18%-11.36%-21.28%
20176.80%0.69%3.91%2.32%-2.00%2.40%3.45%1.72%3.63%5.23%3.82%-1.88%34.14%
2016-17.91%7.12%8.05%-1.83%7.05%-0.23%9.86%10.94%0.11%-0.64%15.43%6.06%47.88%
2015-9.02%-0.73%2.97%4.35%2.24%7.21%7.02%-8.47%-7.24%-3.02%2.57%-11.45%-14.86%
20144.32%-7.57%-3.19%-16.07%5.84%0.70%-9.36%15.65%1.66%13.69%3.53%2.02%6.86%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of ESNT is 62, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of ESNT is 6262
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of ESNT is 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of ESNT is 5656
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of ESNT is 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of ESNT is 7070
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of ESNT is 6464
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ESNT, currently valued at 0.25, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
ESNT: 0.25
^GSPC: 0.22
The chart of Sortino ratio for ESNT, currently valued at 0.48, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
ESNT: 0.48
^GSPC: 0.44
The chart of Omega ratio for ESNT, currently valued at 1.07, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
ESNT: 1.07
^GSPC: 1.06
The chart of Calmar ratio for ESNT, currently valued at 0.32, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.00
ESNT: 0.32
^GSPC: 0.22
The chart of Martin ratio for ESNT, currently valued at 0.65, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
ESNT: 0.65
^GSPC: 1.02

The current Essent Group Ltd. Sharpe ratio is 0.25. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Essent Group Ltd. with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
0.25
0.28
ESNT (Essent Group Ltd.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Essent Group Ltd. provided a 2.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.15 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202420232022202120202019
Dividend$1.15$1.12$1.00$0.86$0.70$0.64$0.30

Dividend yield

2.06%2.06%1.90%2.21%1.54%1.48%0.58%

Monthly Dividends

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.31
2024$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.12
2023$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.86
2021$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.70
2020$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.64
2019$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.30

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield
5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%
ESNT: 2.1%
Essent Group Ltd. has a dividend yield of 2.06%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
200.0%400.0%600.0%800.0%1,000.0%1,200.0%
ESNT: 16.8%
Essent Group Ltd. has a payout ratio of 16.81%, which is below the market average. This means Essent Group Ltd. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-13.21%
-12.17%
ESNT (Essent Group Ltd.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

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 13.21%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-64.72%Nov 29, 201975Mar 18, 2020851Aug 4, 2023926
-43.52%Jul 21, 2015130Jan 25, 2016203Nov 10, 2016333
-37.27%Jan 24, 2018232Dec 24, 2018186Sep 20, 2019418
-32.32%Feb 19, 2014116Aug 4, 2014192May 8, 2015308
-18.36%Oct 18, 202443Dec 18, 2024

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Essent Group Ltd. volatility is 9.39%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
9.39%
13.54%
ESNT (Essent Group Ltd.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

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.

Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

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.


PE Ratio
20.040.060.080.0100.0
ESNT: 8.1
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ESNT, comparing it with other companies in the Mortgage Finance industry. Currently, ESNT has a P/E ratio of 8.1. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
1.02.03.04.0
ESNT: 0.8
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ESNT compared to other companies in the Mortgage Finance industry. ESNT currently has a PEG ratio of 0.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
ESNT: 4.6
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ESNT relative to other companies in the Mortgage Finance industry. Currently, ESNT has a P/S ratio of 4.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
1.02.03.04.05.0
ESNT: 1.0
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ESNT in comparison with other companies in the Mortgage Finance industry. Currently, ESNT has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Historical P/E Ratio Chart

The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Essent Group Ltd..


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Net Interest Income

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