WRB Berkley W R PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Berkley W R stock's PE ratio is 14.87. This results from the current EPS of $3.94 and stock price of $58.57. The PE ratio has increased by 3.6% from the past four quarters average of 14.4.
WRB PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Berkley W R has averaged 15.79 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 14.87 is 6% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, WRB's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2020 quarter at 33.97, when the stock price was $27.18 and the EPS was $0.8. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2014 quarter, when it reached 10.13 with a price of $15.19 and an EPS of $1.5.
Berkley W R PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 33.46% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -36.45% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.87 | -4.54% |
| 2022 | 14.53 | -2.42% |
| 2021 | 14.89 | -36.45% |
| 2020 | 23.43 | 21.27% |
| 2019 | 19.32 | 32.33% |
| 2018 | 14.6 | -10.59% |
| 2017 | 16.33 | 20.96% |
| 2016 | 13.5 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 13.52 | 33.46% |
| 2014 | 10.13 | -14.08% |
WRB average PE ratio chart
WRB's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
WRB PE vs peers
WRB's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks SIGI and OB, but it is above ACGL's and AFG's. Berkley W R's current PE ratio of 14.87 is more than the average of its peers, which is 12.85.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd | 5.95 | $34.23B |
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 7.65 | $4.96B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.84 | $11.5B |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 14.87 | $22.32B |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 24.96 | $5.67B |
| OB Outbrain Inc | 91.88 | $364.92M |
| PRE Prenetics Global Limited | N/A | $69M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkley W R's PE ratio?
WRB's price to earnings ratio is 14.87 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Berkley W R (WRB)?
As an average over the last 3 years, WRB stock has a PE ratio of 14.14.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Berkley W R (WRB)?
As an average over the last 5 years, WRB stock has a PE ratio of 17.17.
What is the highest PE ratio for WRB?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 33.97.
How does the current PE ratio for WRB compare to its historical average?
WRB's price to earnings ratio is currently 6% below its 10-year historical average.
How is WRB's PE ratio calculated (Berkley W R PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Berkley W R's stock price is $58.57. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.94. Therefore, Berkley W R's price to earnings ratio for today is 14.87. PE RATIO(14.87) = STOCK PRICE($58.57) / TTM EPS($3.94)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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