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ITEM 1. BUSINESS W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: •Insurance - Our Insurance businesses underwrite predominantly commercial insurance business, including excess and surplus lines, admitted lines and specialty personal lines throughout the United States, as well as insurance business in Asia, Australia, Canada, Continental Europe, Mexico, Scandinavia, South America and the United Kingdom. •Reinsurance & Monoline Excess - Our Reinsurance businesses provide facultative and treaty reinsurance in the United States, the Asia Pacific region, Australia, Continental Europe, South Africa and the United Kingdom, as well as operations that solely retain risk on an excess basis and certain program management business.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14.7B | 14.7B | 13.6B | 12.1B | 11.2B | 9.5B |
| Net Income | 1.8B | 1.8B | 1.8B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.0B |
| EPS | $4.45 | $4.45 | $4.36 | $2.25 | $3.29 | $1.63 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.4B | 3.4B | 3.6B | 2.9B | 2.5B | 2.1B |
| ROIC | 19.8% | 17.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 13.3% |
| Gross Margin | 47.2% | 47.2% | 47.7% | 47.5% | 47.5% | 47.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.75 | $1.85 | $1.40 | $1.29 | $0.56 | $0.57 |
| Operating Income | 2.3B | 2.3B | 2.3B | 1.8B | 1.7B | 1.3B |
| Operating Margin | 15.5% | 15.5% | 16.6% | 14.4% | 15.4% | 13.6% |
| ROE | 18.3% | 19.7% | 20.9% | 18.5% | 20.5% | 15.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | 400M | 400M | 403M | 615M | 419M | 629M |
BERKLEY W R CORP passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
BERKLEY W R CORP trades at 15.0x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 13.6x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.3x vs a median of 9.1x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 16.8% with a gross margin of 47.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 3.6%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +30.6%.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a current P/E ratio of 15.0, compared to its historical median P/E of 13.6. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 16.8%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a market capitalization of $26.8B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.62%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.01%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) appears fair. The current P/E of 15.0 is 11% above its historical median of 13.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 21.8%.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) operates in the Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance industry, within the Financials sector.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) reported annual revenue of $14.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a net profit margin of 12.1%. This is a healthy margin.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) generated $3.4 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.45 in its most recent fiscal year.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 19.7%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a 5-year average gross margin of 47.5%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has a book value per share of $24.26, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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