WRB Berkley W R PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the Berkley W R stock's PE ratio is 16.0. This results from the current EPS of $4.39 and stock price of $70.25. The PE ratio has increased by 13% from the past four quarters average of 14.2.
WRB PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Berkley W R has averaged 16.0 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 16.0 is in line with 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 Jun 2015 quarter, when it reached 12.12 with a price of $15.39 and an EPS of $1.27.
Berkley W R PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 34.65% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -36.45% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.33 | -3.89% | $58.52 | $4.39 |
| 2023 | 13.87 | -4.54% | $47.15 | $3.4 |
| 2022 | 14.53 | -2.42% | $48.38 | $3.33 |
| 2021 | 14.89 | -36.45% | $36.62 | $2.46 |
| 2020 | 23.43 | 21.27% | $29.52 | $1.26 |
| 2019 | 19.32 | 32.33% | $30.71 | $1.59 |
| 2018 | 14.6 | -10.59% | $21.9 | $1.5 |
| 2017 | 16.33 | 20.96% | $21.23 | $1.3 |
| 2016 | 13.5 | -0.15% | $19.71 | $1.46 |
| 2015 | 13.52 | 33.46% | $16.22 | $1.2 |
| 2014 | 10.13 | -14.08% | $15.19 | $1.5 |
| 2013 | 11.79 | 15.93% | $12.86 | $1.09 |
| 2012 | 10.17 | -17.18% | $11.18 | $1.1 |
| 2011 | 12.28 | 34.65% | $10.19 | $0.83 |
| 2010 | 9.12 | -28.81% | $8.11 | $0.89 |
Berkley W R PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 13.33 | -7.43% | $58.52 | $4.39 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.4 | 5.8% | $56.73 | $3.94 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.61 | -12.31% | $52.39 | $3.85 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.52 | 11.9% | $58.96 | $3.8 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.87 | 9.82% | $47.15 | $3.4 |
| Sep 2023 | 12.63 | -2.32% | $42.33 | $3.35 |
| Jun 2023 | 12.93 | -18.37% | $39.71 | $3.07 |
| Mar 2023 | 15.84 | 9.02% | $41.51 | $2.62 |
| Dec 2022 | 14.53 | 5.29% | $48.38 | $3.33 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.8 | -3.29% | $43.05 | $3.12 |
| Jun 2022 | 14.27 | 7.05% | $45.51 | $3.19 |
| Mar 2022 | 13.33 | -10.48% | $44.39 | $3.33 |
| Dec 2021 | 14.89 | 14.01% | $36.62 | $2.46 |
| Sep 2021 | 13.06 | -12.35% | $32.52 | $2.49 |
| Jun 2021 | 14.9 | -18.58% | $33.08 | $2.22 |
WRB average PE ratio chart
WRB's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year average, but it is lower than the 5-year average.
WRB PE vs peers
WRB's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks SIGI and WTM, but it is above ACGL's and AFG's. Berkley W R's current PE ratio of 16.0 is less than the average of its peers, which is 17.59.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd | 8.38 | $36.09B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.5 | $11.09B |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 16 | $26.64B |
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 21.18 | $4.87B |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 28.3 | $5.59B |
| OB Outbrain Inc | N/A | $361.67M |
| PRE Prenetics Global Limited | N/A | $48.28M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkley W R's PE ratio?
WRB's price to earnings ratio is 16 as of Apr 1, 2025.
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 14.07.
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 16.7.
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?
The current price to earnings ratio of WRB is the same as 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Berkley W R's stock price is $70.25. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $4.39. Therefore, Berkley W R's price to earnings ratio for today is 16. PE RATIO(16) = STOCK PRICE($70.25) / TTM EPS($4.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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