Mercury General Corporation (MCY)
Company Info
| ISIN | US5894001008 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 589400100 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Insurance - Property & Casualty |
| IPO Date | Mar 26, 1990 |
Highlights
| Market Cap | $4.09B |
|---|---|
| EPS (TTM) | $10.09 |
| PE Ratio | 7.33 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.19 |
| Total Revenue (TTM) | $5.48B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $5.17B |
| EBITDA (TTM) | $535.88M |
| Year Range | $34.70 - $76.47 |
| Target Price | $80.00 |
| Short % | 3.26% |
| Short Ratio | 2.48 |
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mercury General Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Mercury General Corporation had a return of 101.77% year-to-date (YTD) and 112.51% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Mercury General Corporation had an annualized return of 7.92%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Mercury General Corporation did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 101.77% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 13.62% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 30.19% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 112.51% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 13.46% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.92% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MCY, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.34% | 21.57% | 6.69% | 1.28% | 6.83% | -4.24% | 12.66% | 10.62% | -4.38% | 7.38% | 101.77% | ||
| 2023 | 4.47% | -4.70% | -5.78% | -4.19% | -1.32% | 1.96% | 6.31% | -11.09% | -0.95% | 10.17% | 20.63% | 0.97% | 13.59% |
| 2022 | 3.02% | 0.62% | 1.20% | -8.31% | -2.93% | -8.22% | -5.35% | -23.92% | -10.06% | 2.04% | 25.10% | -4.88% | -32.61% |
| 2021 | 1.53% | 10.17% | 5.20% | 2.40% | 2.14% | 3.21% | -6.34% | -1.84% | -5.74% | -2.12% | -6.37% | 5.25% | 6.18% |
| 2020 | 0.74% | -11.77% | -4.49% | 0.59% | -1.78% | 2.75% | 5.30% | 4.24% | -6.17% | -1.60% | 9.24% | 18.90% | 13.44% |
| 2019 | -0.02% | 2.46% | -4.30% | 7.41% | 7.20% | 9.55% | -9.26% | -5.66% | 5.65% | -13.99% | 1.91% | 0.77% | -1.23% |
| 2018 | -8.40% | -6.76% | 1.86% | -0.31% | 3.02% | -2.02% | 12.88% | 4.80% | -5.84% | 18.24% | -4.48% | -7.69% | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 5.05% | -7.30% | 5.13% | 0.82% | -8.93% | -2.49% | 10.91% | -4.04% | -0.29% | -1.27% | -1.95% | -1.48% | -7.23% |
| 2016 | -0.30% | 13.25% | 6.79% | -4.68% | -0.62% | 2.32% | 4.16% | -1.93% | 2.17% | -0.69% | 7.21% | 4.16% | 35.26% |
| 2015 | 0.85% | -4.58% | 7.08% | -4.87% | 1.35% | 1.06% | 1.44% | -9.90% | 0.57% | 6.93% | -4.18% | -8.88% | -13.85% |
| 2014 | -7.81% | -1.16% | 0.88% | 6.17% | -1.48% | 1.07% | 4.63% | 4.08% | -3.56% | 8.83% | 3.84% | 3.83% | 19.76% |
| 2013 | -0.23% | -1.84% | -0.77% | 20.51% | -2.03% | -0.44% | 0.55% | -0.72% | 11.59% | -3.62% | 3.24% | 4.71% | 32.55% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of MCY is 96, placing it in the top 4% of stocks on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mercury General Corporation (MCY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Mercury General Corporation provided a 1.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.91 | $2.53 | $2.52 | $2.51 | $2.50 | $2.49 | $2.48 | $2.47 | $2.46 | $2.45 |
Dividend yield | 1.72% | 3.41% | 5.57% | 4.78% | 4.83% | 5.16% | 4.84% | 4.67% | 4.12% | 5.31% | 4.35% | 4.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mercury General Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $2.53 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.52 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.51 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.50 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.49 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.48 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.47 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.46 |
| 2013 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.45 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Mercury General Corporation. 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 Mercury General Corporation was 68.83%, occurring on Dec 9, 1999. Recovery took 1261 trading sessions.
The current Mercury General Corporation drawdown is 1.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -68.83% | Jul 14, 1998 | 357 | Dec 9, 1999 | 1261 | Dec 15, 2004 | 1618 |
| -62.85% | Sep 22, 2008 | 116 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1100 | Jul 22, 2013 | 1216 |
| -55.28% | May 7, 2021 | 359 | Oct 7, 2022 | 454 | Jul 31, 2024 | 813 |
| -45.16% | Jul 8, 2019 | 211 | May 6, 2020 | 201 | Feb 23, 2021 | 412 |
| -32.83% | Oct 5, 1993 | 133 | Apr 13, 1994 | 345 | Aug 24, 1995 | 478 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Mercury General Corporation volatility is 12.81%, 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.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Mercury General Corporation compared to its peers in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for MCY in comparison to other companies of the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MCY has a PE value of 7.3. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for MCY in comparison to other companies of the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MCY has a PEG value of 1.2. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Mercury General Corporation.
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