FrançaisAre analysts right about Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Essent Group Ltd., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 41% were profitable, average return +15% (81 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (45% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 16 | 31% | +11% |
| Barclays | 16 | 44% | +16% |
| RBC Capital | 13 | 31% | +9% |
| JP Morgan | 11 | 54% | +20% |
| Deutsche Bank | 10 | 50% | +27% |
Valuation
Is Essent Group Ltd. overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Essent Group Ltd. right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Essent Group Ltd.'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Essent Group Ltd. | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 9.7 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 8.8 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 51% | 24% |
👉 Essent Group Ltd. trades below its sector median (9.7 vs 14.0) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Essent Group Ltd. pays about $0.70/share/yr → 1.08% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Essent Group Ltd. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) is "Hold" (5 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 41% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Essent Group Ltd.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $73.50 (+6% vs $69.27), ranging from $63.00 to $80.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Essent Group Ltd.?
Over 1 year, 41% of analyst targets on Essent Group Ltd. were profitable, for an average return of +15% (across 81 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Essent Group Ltd. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $73.50 within 12 months, i.e. +6% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $80.00, the most cautious $63.00.
What is the Essent Group Ltd. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $73.50, +6%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (41%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Essent Group Ltd. overvalued?
Its P/E is 9.7, forward P/E 8.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.