FrançaisAre analysts right about W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For W. R. Berkley Corporation, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 49% were profitable, average return +12% (76 calls). At 3 months: -0% average return (28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 15 | 67% | +23% |
| UBS | 9 | 44% | +11% |
| RBC Capital | 8 | 62% | +19% |
| Goldman Sachs | 7 | 29% | -1% |
| Deutsche Bank | 6 | 17% | -9% |
Valuation
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation overvalued, and is it a good time to buy W. R. Berkley Corporation right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: W. R. Berkley Corporation'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 | W. R. Berkley Corporation | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 13% | 24% |
👉 W. R. Berkley Corporation is valued in line with its sector (14.1 vs 14.0).
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💵 Dividend : W. R. Berkley Corporation pays about $1.87/share/yr → 2.65% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 12 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 49% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $71.00 (+4% vs $68.34), ranging from $62.00 to $83.00 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on W. R. Berkley Corporation?
Over 1 year, 49% of analyst targets on W. R. Berkley Corporation were profitable, for an average return of +12% (across 76 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the W. R. Berkley Corporation stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $71.00 within 12 months, i.e. +4% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $83.00, the most cautious $62.00.
What is the W. R. Berkley Corporation stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $71.00, +4%), 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 (49%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation overvalued?
Its P/E is 14.1, forward P/E 14.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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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.