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White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (WTM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
BMG9618E1075
CUSIP
G9618E107
IPO Date
May 9, 1986

Highlights

Market Cap
$5.61B
Enterprise Value
$6.26B
EPS (TTM)
$434.62
PE Ratio
5.05
PEG Ratio
0.06
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.71B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.45B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.41B
Year Range
$1,648.00 - $2,264.70
ROA (TTM)
8.99%
ROE (TTM)
20.39%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in White Mountains Insurance 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.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (WTM) has returned 5.77% so far this year and 14.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WTM has returned 10.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

1D
0.14%
1M
-1.02%
YTD
5.77%
6M
31.49%
1Y
14.13%
3Y*
16.90%
5Y*
14.35%
10Y*
10.63%

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 May 9, 1986, WTM's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Sep 2000 with a return of +67.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -26.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, WTM closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 2, 1990 with a return of +30.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 23, 1993 at -17.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.59%8.59%-1.02%5.77%
2025-0.65%-4.29%4.18%-8.22%0.98%0.61%-0.44%2.37%-8.67%13.94%6.28%2.66%6.89%
20244.71%12.02%1.69%-0.90%1.62%0.58%-1.73%3.26%-8.03%5.95%11.84%-3.23%29.31%
20238.03%-5.52%-4.51%3.97%-5.44%2.56%11.38%2.69%-5.85%-4.34%7.07%-1.76%6.49%
20222.67%0.89%8.30%-7.76%18.78%0.10%-0.54%10.53%-4.89%8.68%-4.05%4.08%39.63%
20211.93%17.16%-6.63%4.53%2.40%-3.80%-1.43%-0.95%-4.57%-1.37%-4.94%1.10%1.41%

Benchmark Metrics

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 8.51%, beta of 0.60, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 12, 1986.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.38%) than losses (35.50%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.60 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.18 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.18 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
8.51%
Beta
0.60
0.18
Upside Capture
59.38%
Downside Capture
35.50%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

WTM ranks 60 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.


WTM Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
WTM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6161
Sharpe Ratio Rank
WTM Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
WTM Omega Ratio Rank: 5353
Omega Ratio Rank
WTM Calmar Ratio Rank: 6464
Calmar Ratio Rank
WTM Martin Ratio Rank: 6565
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 White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (WTM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


WTMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.57

0.90

-0.32

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.02

1.39

-0.36

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.13

1.21

-0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.09

1.40

-0.31

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.70

6.61

-3.91

Explore WTM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. provided a 0.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.


0.06%0.08%0.10%0.12%0.14%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00

Dividend yield

0.05%0.05%0.05%0.07%0.07%0.10%0.10%0.09%0.12%0.12%0.12%0.14%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$1.00$1.00
2025$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2024$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2023$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2022$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2021$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has a dividend yield of 0.05%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has a payout ratio of 0.23%, which is below the market average. This means White Mountains Insurance 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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the White Mountains Insurance 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 White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. was 77.47%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1448 trading sessions.

The current White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. drawdown is 2.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-77.47%Sep 9, 2005879Mar 9, 20091448Dec 5, 20142327
-42.05%Mar 16, 1987190Dec 11, 1987667Aug 2, 1990857
-40.16%Feb 12, 202025Mar 18, 2020227Feb 10, 2021252
-34.51%Oct 18, 1993150May 20, 1994575Aug 28, 1996725
-32.35%Jul 20, 1998414Mar 8, 200068Jun 14, 2000482

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 White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. 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 White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. 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 WTM, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, WTM has a P/E ratio of 5.1. 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 WTM compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. WTM currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. 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 WTM relative to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, WTM has a P/S ratio of 2.1. 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

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WTM in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, WTM 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.

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