Essent Group Ltd.
NYSE•ESNT
CEO: Mr. Mark Anthony Casale
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Insurance - Specialty
Listing Date: 2013-10-31
Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services, as well as risk management products and title insurance and settlement services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Essent Group Ltd. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$5.93B
P/E (TTM)
8.6
16
Dividend Yield
2.0%
52W High
$67.09
52W Low
$55.22
52W Range
Rank13Top 2.2%
6.8
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 6.8 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q1 2026 Data
Revenue
$336.07M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.83+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$191.23M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Net Income Decreased Net income $690.0M, down from $729.4M in 2024 due to significantly higher loss provisions.
Mortgage Insurance Portfolio Grows Insurance in Force (IIF) reached $248.4B as of December 31, 2025, increasing from $243.6B end 2024.
Loss Provision Increased Sharply Provision for losses $149.3M in 2025, substantially higher than $81.2M recorded in the prior year.
Share Repurchase Activity High Repurchased 2.05M shares for $125.0M during Q4 2025 under active board authorizations.
Risk Factors
Competition Pressures Pricing Intense industry competition risks lower premiums and looser underwriting, negatively impacting Net Insurance Written (NIW).
Customer Concentration Risk Top ten customers drove 59.3% of 2025 NIW; loss of a significant customer critically impacts revenues.
Portfolio Maturing Increases Claims Portfolio aging suggests incurred losses and claims will increase as more policies enter peak default frequency years.
Regulatory Uncertainty Persists Ongoing GSE reform uncertainty and Basel III Endgame proposals could adversely affect business structure and demand.
Outlook
Reinsurance Segment Expansion Essent Re entered Lloyd's of London market in Q4 2025; third-party reinsurance now a separate segment in 2026.
Technology Investment Continues Ongoing upgrades focus on web-based ordering systems and enhanced underwriting productivity tools for efficiency.
Capital Allocation Focus Board approved additional $1.0B share repurchase capacity through 2027 to support capital management objectives.
Investment Strategy Stable Portfolio strategy prioritizes capital preservation, liquidity, and limiting correlation to residential mortgage market assets.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$19.70B
$11.32B
$6.68B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
96.5%
90.7%
88.4%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACGL | $33.42B | 6.9 | 20.5% | 3.4% |
| EQH | $11.99B | -14.6 | -219.8% | 1.2% |
| VLY | $7.45B | 11.4 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
1.0%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-4.2%
Stable Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Aug 14, 2026
EPS:$1.83
|Revenue:$303.66M
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