ESNT
Essent Group
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: ESNT
- PEG Ratio
Essent Group is trading with a PEG ratio of 2.19, based on Aug 21, 2026 data. Dividing the 9.41 PE ratio by the 4.3% earnings growth rate yields this valuation metric.
ESNT PEG ratio history
Historically, Essent Group shows a PEG ratio averaging 1.16 across the past ten years. At 2.19, today's PE to growth ratio sits 89% above its historical average. The ten years high occurred in the Dec 2025 quarter at 13.33, reflecting maximum valuation relative to growth. The minimum was hit in the Mar 2022 quarter at 0.05, indicating optimal value relative to growth during that period.
Essent Group PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.33 | 9.33 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 1.43 | 7.87 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | N/A | 8.04 | -15.4% |
| 2022 | 0.19 | 5.02 | 26.4% |
| 2021 | 0.13 | 7.43 | 57.6% |
| 2020 | N/A | 11.11 | -31.5% |
| 2019 | 0.5 | 9.15 | 18.3% |
| 2018 | 0.4 | 7.12 | 17.9% |
| 2017 | 0.16 | 10.67 | 66.1% |
| 2016 | 0.32 | 13.21 | 40.8% |
| 2015 | 0.19 | 12.58 | 65.7% |
| 2014 | 1.47 | 24.49 | 16.7% |
| 2013 | 0.09 | 26.73 | 283.7% |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | 64.7% |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Essent Group PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 2.07 | 8.89 | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 3.17 | 8.24 | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 13.33 | 9.33 | 0.7% |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | 9.15 | -0.4% |
| Jun 2025 | N/A | 8.76 | -0.9% |
| Mar 2025 | 2.46 | 8.35 | 3.4% |
| Dec 2024 | 1.43 | 7.87 | 5.5% |
| Sep 2024 | 0.83 | 9.21 | 11.1% |
| Jun 2024 | 0.7 | 8.04 | 11.5% |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | 8.91 | -2.1% |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | 8.04 | -15.4% |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | 7.53 | -21.7% |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | 7.46 | -23.5% |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | 5.87 | -8.6% |
| Dec 2022 | 0.19 | 5.02 | 26.4% |
ESNT average PEG ratio chart
Measured against past performance, ESNT's PEG ratio is higher than its 5 and 10-year averages, though it is below the 3-year average.
PEG comparison
Essent Group's PEG of 2.19 is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 0.44, Essent Group's PEG is 398% higher.
ESNT EPS growth
ESNT Price vs fair value
ESNT PEG vs peers
ESNT has a PEG ratio above that of peer stocks RNR and MTG.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essent Group's PEG ratio?
ESNT shows a PEG ratio of 2.19, per Aug 21, 2026 data.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Essent Group (ESNT)?
ESNT's 3-year PEG ratio average stands at 3.43.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Essent Group (ESNT)?
ESNT's 5-year PEG ratio average stands at 1.91.
What is the highest PEG ratio for ESNT?
The Dec 2025 quarter marked the ten years high at 13.33 for ESNT's PEG ratio.
How does the current PEG ratio for ESNT compare to its historical average?
Compared to the 10-year average, ESNT's PEG ratio is 89% higher.
Why is Essent Group's PEG ratio so high?
A 2.19 PEG ratio for ESNT suggests the stock is priced at a premium relative to its growth trajectory.
How is ESNT's PEG ratio calculated (Essent Group PEG ratio formula)?
PEG equals PE divided by EPS growth (YoY TTM). As of Aug 21, 2026, Essent Group has a P/E ratio of 9.41. Earnings grew at 4.3% over the TTM period ending Jun 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 2.19. PEG RATIO(2.19) = PE RATIO(9.41) / EPS GROWTH(4.3%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.