The current P/E ratio for Mercury General stock as of Jun 4, 2025 is 12.37. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.16 and the stock price of $63.81 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 45% from its last 4 quarters average of 8.5.
The average historical PE ratio of Mercury General for the last ten years is 25.05. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 12.37 is 51% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, MCY's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2015 quarter at 95.3, when the price was $50.51 and the EPS was $0.53. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 5.42 with a price of $60.81 and an EPS of $11.22.
Maximum annual increase: 190.24% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -63.29% in 2024
Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 7.87 | -63.29% | $66.48 | $8.45 |
2023 | 21.44 | N/A | $37.31 | $1.74 |
2022 | N/A | N/A | $34.2 | -$9.26 |
2021 | 11.84 | 53.57% | $53.06 | $4.48 |
2020 | 7.71 | -8.54% | $52.21 | $6.77 |
2019 | 8.43 | N/A | $48.73 | $5.78 |
2018 | N/A | N/A | $51.71 | -$0.1 |
2017 | 20.4 | -55.27% | $53.44 | $2.62 |
2016 | 45.61 | 32.2% | $60.21 | $1.32 |
2015 | 34.5 | 96.69% | $46.57 | $1.35 |
2014 | 17.54 | -28.03% | $56.67 | $3.23 |
2013 | 24.37 | 30.81% | $49.71 | $2.04 |
2012 | 18.63 | 42.54% | $39.69 | $2.13 |
2011 | 13.07 | -15.51% | $45.62 | $3.49 |
2010 | 15.47 | 190.24% | $43.01 | $2.78 |
Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 2025 | 10.83 | 37.61% | $55.9 | $5.16 |
Dec 2024 | 7.87 | 26.12% | $66.48 | $8.45 |
Sep 2024 | 6.24 | -32.25% | $62.98 | $10.09 |
Jun 2024 | 9.21 | -30.54% | $53.14 | $5.77 |
Mar 2024 | 13.26 | -38.15% | $51.6 | $3.89 |
Dec 2023 | 21.44 | N/A | $37.31 | $1.74 |
Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $28.03 | -$1.84 |
Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $30.27 | -$3.47 |
Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $31.74 | -$6.52 |
Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $34.2 | -$9.26 |
Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $28.42 | -$8.59 |
Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $44.3 | -$6.79 |
Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $55 | -$1.02 |
Dec 2021 | 11.84 | 47.63% | $53.06 | $4.48 |
Sep 2021 | 8.02 | 12.01% | $55.67 | $6.94 |
MCY's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
When compared to its peer stocks PGR and ALL, MCY's PE ratio is lower. Mercury General is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (12.37) than its peers average of 19.12.
Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
---|---|---|
MCY Mercury General Corp | 12.37 | $3.53B |
ALL Allstate Corp | 13.93 | $54.76B |
SAFT Safety Insurance Group Inc | 16.27 | $1.19B |
PGR Progressive Corp | 18.98 | $165.41B |
ERIE Erie Indemnity Co | 27.3 | $16.62B |
MCY's price to earnings ratio is 12.37 as of Jun 4, 2025.
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for MCY stock is 11.48.
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for MCY stock is 10.03.
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 95.3.
The current PE ratio of MCY is 51% lower than the 10-year historical average.
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 4, 2025), Mercury General's share price is $63.81. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $5.16. Therefore, Mercury General's price to earnings ratio for today is 12.37. PE RATIO(12.37) = STOCK PRICE($63.81) / TTM EPS($5.16)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.