WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WRB • US0844231029

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-0.63 (-0.94%)
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This WRB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WRB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WRB was profitable.
  • WRB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WRB has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WRB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WRB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWRB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • WRB has a better Return On Assets (4.04%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • WRB's Return On Equity of 18.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WRB outperforms 76.87% of its industry peers.
  • WRB's Return On Invested Capital of 4.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WRB outperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WRB is significantly below the industry average of 9.51%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.41%) for WRB is above the 3 year average (4.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.04%
ROE 18.34%
ROIC 4.41%
ROA(3y)4.03%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)19.26%
ROE(5y)18.72%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
WRB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWRB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • WRB has a better Profit Margin (12.17%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WRB has grown nicely.
  • WRB has a better Operating Margin (16.92%) than 67.35% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WRB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.92%
PM (TTM) 12.17%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y1.37%
OM growth 5Y5.66%
PM growth 3Y-0.73%
PM growth 5Y13.05%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WRB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWRB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. WRB Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WRB is destroying value.
  • WRB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WRB has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WRB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WRB Yearly Shares OutstandingWRB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WRB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWRB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WRB is 0.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WRB, only 0.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WRB's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WRB outperforms 68.03% of its industry peers.
  • WRB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WRB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 0.83
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC8.34%
WRB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWRB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
WRB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWRB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. WRB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.62% over the past year.
  • WRB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.61% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WRB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.91% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, WRB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.62%
EPS 3Y13.6%
EPS 5Y30.61%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y9.62%
Revenue growth 5Y12.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.47%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.62% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WRB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
EPS Next 5Y2.62%
Revenue Next Year3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5Y0.55%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WRB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWRB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
WRB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWRB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. WRB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.43, which indicates a correct valuation of WRB.
  • 68.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WRB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • WRB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.40, WRB is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WRB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.59% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • WRB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.43
Fwd PE 14.4
WRB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWRB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WRB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.26
EV/EBITDA N/A
WRB Per share dataWRB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • WRB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%

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5. WRB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.54%, WRB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WRB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.37.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WRB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.54%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WRB grows each year by 54.95%, which is quite nice.
  • WRB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WRB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
WRB Yearly Dividends per shareWRB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 39.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WRB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • WRB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.35%
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
WRB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWRB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
WRB Dividend Payout.WRB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WRB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WRB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WR BERKLEY CORP

NYSE:WRB (4/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 66.13 -0.07 (-0.11%)

66.2

-0.63 (-0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners79.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners26.13%
Ins Owner Change12.22%
Market Cap24.79B
Revenue(TTM)14.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts55.38
Price Target68.49 (3.46%)
Short Float %7.3%
Short Ratio9.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.54%
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.95%
DP39.35%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.46%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.73%
Max EPS beat(4)1.65%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.19%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.51%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.1%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.68%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.46%
PT rev (1m)-1.21%
PT rev (3m)-7.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.43
Fwd PE 14.4
P/S 1.7
P/FCF 7.26
P/OCF 6.92
P/B 2.56
P/tB 2.61
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.29
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)4.6
Fwd EY6.95%
FCF(TTM)9.11
FCFY13.77%
OCF(TTM)9.57
OCFY14.45%
SpS39.05
BVpS25.9
TBVpS25.41
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number50.0039 (-24.47%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.04%
ROE 18.34%
ROCE 5.66%
ROIC 4.41%
ROICexc 4.68%
ROICexgc 5.59%
OM 16.92%
PM (TTM) 12.17%
GM N/A
FCFM 23.34%
ROA(3y)4.03%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)19.26%
ROE(5y)18.72%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
ROICexc(3y)4.53%
ROICexc(5y)4.35%
ROICexgc(3y)5.51%
ROICexgc(5y)5.35%
ROCE(3y)5.53%
ROCE(5y)5.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y2.34%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.37%
OM growth 5Y5.66%
PM growth 3Y-0.73%
PM growth 5Y13.05%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 0.83
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 1.16%
Interest Coverage 19.64
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 191.79%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.89%
Profit Quality(3y)199.83%
Profit Quality(5y)197.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.62%
EPS 3Y13.6%
EPS 5Y30.61%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y7.18%
EPS Next 2Y6.86%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
EPS Next 5Y2.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y9.62%
Revenue growth 5Y12.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.47%
Revenue Next Year3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5Y0.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.12%
EBIT growth 5Y19.05%
EBIT Next Year29.61%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.67%
FCF growth 3Y11.38%
FCF growth 5Y16.67%
OCF growth 1Y-2.6%
OCF growth 3Y11.73%
OCF growth 5Y17.25%

WR BERKLEY CORP / WRB Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WRB.


Can you provide the valuation status for WR BERKLEY CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WR BERKLEY CORP?

WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WRB stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) is 15.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.56.


Is the dividend of WR BERKLEY CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.35%.