Risk factor
Significant default risk
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair value on E
Target Price
The average target price of ESNT is 67 and suggests 10% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation su
