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MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US5528481030
CUSIP
552848103
IPO Date
Aug 6, 1991

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$4.72
PE Ratio
5.56
PEG Ratio
0.22
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.21B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$892.08M
EBITDA (TTM)
$748.66M
Year Range
$21.94 - $29.97
Target Price
$30.00
ROA (TTM)
11.12%
ROE (TTM)
11.12%

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Performance

Performance Chart

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


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) has returned -9.66% so far this year and 8.24% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MTG has achieved an annualized return of 14.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


MGIC Investment Corporation

1D
0.61%
1M
-1.06%
YTD
-9.66%
6M
-6.45%
1Y
8.24%
3Y*
27.96%
5Y*
16.49%
10Y*
14.76%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 1991, MTG's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +80.3%, while the worst month was Aug 2012 at -51.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MTG closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 18, 2008 with a return of +74.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 2, 2012 at -64.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-7.87%-0.89%-1.06%-9.66%
20257.72%-3.13%0.69%0.52%6.71%5.26%-6.97%8.05%1.94%-3.35%3.95%3.07%25.88%
20242.85%0.86%12.42%-9.30%4.12%2.62%15.27%2.95%0.67%-2.19%5.42%-9.71%25.68%
20238.62%-1.86%-2.47%10.80%2.37%4.43%6.02%5.69%-5.06%0.90%5.14%9.66%52.41%
20225.27%0.52%-10.74%-3.62%7.32%-9.55%12.22%1.77%-10.29%6.47%1.33%-5.32%-7.50%
2021-6.61%4.43%13.71%10.04%-2.99%-7.61%1.76%10.94%-2.03%8.02%-12.30%2.27%17.19%

Benchmark Metrics

MGIC Investment Corporation has an annualized alpha of 8.62%, beta of 1.51, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 1991.

  • This stock captured 164.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 162.31% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.20 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.

Alpha
8.62%
Beta
1.51
0.20
Upside Capture
164.26%
Downside Capture
162.31%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MTG ranks 51 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.


MTG Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
MTG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MTG Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
MTG Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
MTG Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
MTG Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MTGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.33

0.90

-0.57

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.60

1.39

-0.78

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.71

1.40

-0.69

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.48

6.61

-5.12

Explore MTG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

MGIC Investment Corporation provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.58 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.602019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.58$0.56$0.49$0.43$0.36$0.28$0.24$0.12

Dividend yield

2.21%1.92%2.07%2.23%2.77%1.94%1.91%0.85%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MGIC Investment Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15
2025$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.56
2024$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.49
2023$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.43
2022$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.36
2021$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.28

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

MGIC Investment Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.21%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

MGIC Investment Corporation has a payout ratio of 17.88%, which is below the market average. This means MGIC Investment Corporation 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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MGIC Investment 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 MGIC Investment Corporation was 98.86%, occurring on Aug 3, 2012. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current MGIC Investment Corporation drawdown is 58.43%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.86%Jul 14, 20042032Aug 3, 2012
-62.22%Mar 2, 1998154Oct 7, 1998676Jun 13, 2001830
-55.93%Jun 28, 2001320Oct 9, 2002441Jul 13, 2004761
-28.06%Sep 27, 1993191Jun 28, 1994134Jan 9, 1995325
-24.86%Jan 16, 199273Apr 29, 1992134Nov 6, 1992207

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MGIC Investment Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how MGIC Investment Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Specialty 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 MTG, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Specialty industry. Currently, MTG has a P/E ratio of 5.6. 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

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MTG compared to other companies in the Insurance - Specialty industry. MTG currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. 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 MTG relative to other companies in the Insurance - Specialty industry. Currently, MTG has a P/S ratio of 3.4. 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.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items