Mercury General Corporation (MCY)
Company Info
US5894001008
589400100
Mar 26, 1990
Highlights
$3.31B
$5.16
11.58
1.19
$5.60B
-$1.20B
$350.32M
$43.93 - $79.90
$80.00
8.27%
4.67
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) returned -9.57% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.96% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MCY returned 5.26% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.68%.
MCY
-9.57%
10.87%
-21.86%
6.96%
11.32%
13.19%
5.26%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-1.34%
5.02%
-2.79%
9.39%
13.76%
14.45%
10.68%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -25.03% | 8.21% | 4.26% | -0.86% | 7.85% | -9.57% | |||||||
| 2024 | 7.34% | 21.57% | 6.69% | 1.28% | 6.83% | -4.24% | 12.66% | 10.62% | -4.38% | 7.38% | 16.75% | -15.44% | 82.27% |
| 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% | 13.60% |
| 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% | -0.30% | 3.02% | -2.02% | 12.88% | 4.80% | -5.84% | 18.24% | -4.48% | -7.68% | 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% | 4.17% | 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% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MCY is 54, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
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.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Mercury General Corporation provided a 2.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.91 | $2.53 | $2.52 | $2.51 | $2.50 | $2.49 | $2.48 | $2.47 | $2.46 |
Dividend yield | 2.13% | 1.91% | 3.41% | 5.57% | 4.78% | 4.83% | 5.16% | 4.84% | 4.67% | 4.12% | 5.31% | 4.35% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | |||||||
| 2024 | $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 |
| 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 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.46 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Mercury General Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.13%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Mercury General Corporation has a payout ratio of 30.86%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Mercury General Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
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.
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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 23.53%.
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 |
| -55.27% | 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 |
| -39.99% | Dec 2, 2024 | 28 | Jan 13, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Mercury General Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Mercury General Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 29.5% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Mercury General Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MCY, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MCY has a P/E ratio of 11.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MCY compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. MCY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MCY relative to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MCY has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MCY in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MCY has a P/B value of 1.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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