ESNT
Essent Group Ltd
NYSE: ESNT · FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY
$61.41
+2.06% today
Updated 2026-05-06
Market cap
$5.64B
P/E ratio
8.70
P/S ratio
4.48x
EPS (TTM)
$6.90
Dividend yield
2.05%
52W range
$54 – $67
Volume
0.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
67
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C5.3
Quality
C+8.0
Profitability
A7.7
Valuation
B+2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.7
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$67.81
+10.42%
12-Month target
$57.41
-6.51%
Intrinsic (DCF)
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Margin of safety
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0 Strong Buy3 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.68 — safe zone
+ Profit margin 54.70% — above average
+ Free cash flow $227.95M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Revenue declining -0.80% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.02B | $1.13B | $1.27B | $1.26B | $1.26B |
| Net income | $831.35M | $696.39M | $729.40M | $689.97M | $154.98M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $6.90 |
| Free cash flow | $584.84M | $759.00M | $854.77M | $848.69M | $227.95M |
| Profit margin | 81.64% | 61.57% | 57.56% | 54.72% | 54.70% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Essent Group Ltd trades at $61.41. representing a P/E of 8.70x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 67/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.68, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.26B. with profit margins at 54.70%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essent Group Ltd's stock price?
Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) trades at $61.41.
Is Essent Group Ltd overvalued?
Smart Value Score 67/100 (Grade B, Buy).
What is the price target of Essent Group Ltd (ESNT)?
The analyst target price is $67.81, representing +10.4% upside from the current price of $61.41.
What is Essent Group Ltd's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.26B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
3.68 — safe zone.
Company info
SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryINSURANCE - SPECIALTY
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.48x
ROE12.10%
Beta0.87
50D MA$60.09
200D MA$61.49
Shares out0.09B
Float0.09B
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Avg volume0.7M
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