WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WRB - US0844231029 - Common Stock
77.69 USD
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Overall WRB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WRB against 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. WRB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WRB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WRB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WRB had a positive cash flow from operations.
WRB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WRB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WRB (4.36%) is better than 78.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.45%, WRB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
WRB has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: WRB outperforms 76.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WRB is in line with the industry average of 4.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.25%) for WRB is below the current ROIC(4.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 19.45% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% |
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)19.97%
ROE(5y)16.74%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
WRB has a better Profit Margin (13.08%) than 68.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WRB has grown nicely.
WRB has a better Operating Margin (17.00%) than 68.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WRB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.08% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y4%
OM growth 5Y7.27%
PM growth 3Y5.99%
PM growth 5Y8.33%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WRB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
WRB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WRB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WRB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of WRB is 0.86, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WRB, only 0.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.86, WRB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
WRB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, WRB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WRB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.88%.
Measured over the past years, WRB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.10% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.30% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WRB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.88%
EPS 3Y22.24%
EPS 5Y25.1%
EPS Q2Q%18.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.3%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5Y11.53%
Sales Q2Q%10.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WRB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WRB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.01%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.34%
EPS Next 5Y2.64%
Revenue Next Year11.33%
Revenue Next 2Y8.37%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WRB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WRB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.89% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. WRB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
WRB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.61.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WRB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WRB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WRB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WRB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of WRB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WRB has a yearly dividend return of 0.50%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, WRB is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.50, WRB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WRB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.22%!
WRB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of WRB decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.22%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
WRB pays out 26.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WRB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.69%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.34%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.38%
Inst Owner Change-4.62%
Ins Owners24.84%
Ins Owner Change1.24%
Market Cap29.52B
Revenue(TTM)14.57B
Net Income(TTM)1.91B
Analysts68.18
Price Target75.1 (-3.33%)
Short Float %7.39%
Short Ratio7.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.22%
DP26.69%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.46%
Max EPS beat(2)1.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.46%
Max EPS beat(4)17.06%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.28%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.65%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.49%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.27%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.5%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)-0.81%
PT rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.69 | ||
| P/B | 3.01 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.29
EY5.52%
EPS(NY)4.68
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)8.73
FCFY11.24%
OCF(TTM)8.94
OCFY11.51%
SpS38.34
BVpS25.79
TBVpS25.3
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number49.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 19.45% | ||
| ROCE | 5.7% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.65% | ||
| OM | 17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.08% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 22.77% |
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)19.97%
ROE(5y)16.74%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.44%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.47%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.44%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.19%
OM growth 3Y4%
OM growth 5Y7.27%
PM growth 3Y5.99%
PM growth 5Y8.33%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.76%
Profit Quality(3y)195.52%
Profit Quality(5y)218.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.88%
EPS 3Y22.24%
EPS 5Y25.1%
EPS Q2Q%18.28%
EPS Next Y5.01%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.34%
EPS Next 5Y2.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.3%
Revenue growth 3Y12.99%
Revenue growth 5Y11.53%
Sales Q2Q%10.82%
Revenue Next Year11.33%
Revenue Next 2Y8.37%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.65%
EBIT growth 3Y17.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.64%
EBIT Next Year36.5%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y13.44%
FCF growth 3Y18.31%
FCF growth 5Y30.21%
OCF growth 1Y12.26%
OCF growth 3Y18.98%
OCF growth 5Y26.32%
WR BERKLEY CORP / WRB FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WRB.
What is the valuation status for WRB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) stock?
WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) is expected to grow by 5.01% in the next year.
Is the dividend of WR BERKLEY CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.69%.