WTM White Mountains Insurance Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for White Mountains Insurance Group stock stands at 7.81 as of Nov 21, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $252.55 and the stock price of $1,971.32 per share. A decrease of 2% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 8.0 of the last 4 quarters.
WTM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of White Mountains Insurance Group has been 100.71. The current 7.81 PE ratio is 92% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, WTM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2020 quarter at 3,137.93, with a price of $910 and an EPS of $0.29. The Jun 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 3.41, with a price of $1,388.91 and an EPS of $407.13.
White Mountains Insurance Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 48.34% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -48.48% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.58 | 48.34% |
| 2022 | 5.11 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 4.41 | -48.48% |
| 2019 | 8.56 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 5.83 | -44.16% |
| 2016 | 10.44 | -27.9% |
| 2015 | 14.48 | 17.53% |
| 2014 | 12.32 | 5.93% |
WTM average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WTM is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
WTM PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks CB and TRV, WTM's PE ratio stands lower. White Mountains Insurance Group's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 12.75.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 7.81 | $5.06B |
| MKL Markel Corp | 7.92 | $22.1B |
| HCC Warrior Met Coal Inc | 10.03 | $3.81B |
| L Loews Corp | 11.31 | $18.55B |
| CB Chubb Ltd | 11.59 | $114.93B |
| TRV Travelers Companies Inc | 13.22 | $59.21B |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 15.77 | $23.68B |
| RLI Rli Corp | 19.39 | $8.16B |
| AIG American International Group Inc | N/A | $47.39B |
Frequently asked questions
What is White Mountains Insurance Group's PE ratio?
WTM's price to earnings ratio is 7.81 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM)?
The average PE ratio for WTM stock over the past 3 years is 6.99.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM)?
The average PE ratio for WTM stock over the past 5 years is 192.88.
What is the highest PE ratio for WTM?
In the last ten years, the Mar 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 3,137.93.
How does the current PE ratio for WTM compare to its historical average?
WTM's current price to earnings ratio is 92% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is White Mountains Insurance Group's PE ratio so low?
WTM's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 7.81 is considered low.
How is WTM's PE ratio calculated (White Mountains Insurance Group PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), White Mountains Insurance Group's stock price is $1,971.32. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $252.55. Therefore, White Mountains Insurance Group's P/E ratio for today is 7.81. PE RATIO(7.81) = STOCK PRICE($1,971.32) / TTM EPS($252.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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