ESNT 📈 Essent - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Bermuda • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: BMG3198U1027

ESNT: Mortgage Insurance, Reinsurance, Technology Services, Risk Management

Essent Group Ltd, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ESNT, operates primarily in the private mortgage insurance and reinsurance space, focusing on mortgages secured by residential properties in the United States. The company's product portfolio encompasses a range of mortgage insurance solutions, including primary, pool, and master policy insurance. These products are designed to mitigate the risk of default for lenders, thereby facilitating the origination of residential mortgage loans. By providing such insurance, Essent Group Ltd plays a critical role in the mortgage lending ecosystem, enabling a broader range of borrowers to access mortgage financing.

Beyond its core insurance offerings, Essent Group Ltd provides a suite of complementary services aimed at supporting the mortgage lending process. This includes information technology maintenance and development services, which help lenders manage their systems and processes more efficiently. The company also offers customer support-related services, underwriting consulting, and contract underwriting services, all of which are designed to streamline the mortgage origination process and improve the overall quality of mortgage loans. Additionally, Essent Group Ltd provides risk management products and title insurance and settlement services, further solidifying its position as a comprehensive solutions provider in the mortgage finance industry.

The company's client base consists of a diverse range of residential mortgage loan originators, including regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. By serving these entities, Essent Group Ltd helps facilitate the flow of mortgage credit into the market, supporting the dreams of homeownership for many individuals and families. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Essent Group Ltd is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of the global mortgage market, leveraging its expertise and resources to drive growth and profitability. With its common stock listed on the NYSE and classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance, the company is committed to delivering value to its shareholders while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in its operations.

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ESNT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,786m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Specialty
GiC Sub-Industry Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance
IPO / Inception 2013-10-31

ESNT Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 36.0%
Fundamental 64.2%
Dividend 66.8%
Rel. Strength Industry -75.7
Analysts 3.63/5
Fair Price Momentum 49.59 USD
Fair Price DCF 200.61 USD

ESNT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.37%
Annual Growth 5y 11.84%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

ESNT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -68.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 48%
Growth Correlation 5y 69.7%
CAGR 5y 3.69%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.23
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.31
Alpha -17.71
Beta 1.14
Volatility 26.33%
Current Volume 1288k
Average Volume 20d 819.5k
What is the price of ESNT stocks?
As of January 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 56.60 with a total of 1,287,981 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.56%, over one month by +0.58%, over three months by -12.07% and over the past year by +7.20%.
Is Essent a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Essent (NYSE:ESNT) is currently (January 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 64.18 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of ESNT as of January 2025 is 49.59. This means that ESNT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.39%.
Is ESNT a buy, sell or hold?
Essent has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.63. Therefor, it is recommend to hold ESNT.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for ESNT stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, ESNT Essent will be worth about 55.2 in January 2026. The stock is currently trading at 56.60. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -2.47%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 63.9 12.9%
Analysts Target Price 63.9 12.9%
ValueRay Target Price 55.2 -2.5%