W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
WRB price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedWRB is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $71.91
- Sector
- Financial Services
- 12-month range
- $63.54–$78.10
- Market cap
- $26.7B
- From 52-week high
- -7.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 371M
- Rank in Financial Services by discount to fair value
- #82 of 167
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that underwrites property and casualty insurance through its subsidiaries. The company operates across multiple states in the United States and maintains a presence in international insurance markets.
WRB currently ranks #82 of 167 Financial Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $26.7B
- P/E (trailing)
- 15x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $18B
- Net margin
- 10.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.80
- Gross margin
- 71.3%
- Debt / equity
- 0.28
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 41.8%
- Shares outstanding
- 371M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 73 · overbought
- 50-day average
- $69.82
- 200-day average
- $69.01
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.88 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.61%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 1
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-21
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-30
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+16.5%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+14.0%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+0.9%)
2025-09 ▬ met (0.0%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+2.9%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+2.0%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+18.9%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-5.2%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 2 buy · 9 hold · 7 sell (18 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $69.1
- Target vs last price
- -3.9%
What our data shows for WRB
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for WRB, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $63.54–$78.10.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an overbought 73.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for WRB
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent WRB news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for WRB is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- W. R. Berkley’s Q3’26 GWP rise to $3.95bn (reinsurancene.ws, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: W. R. Berkley reported gross written premiums reaching approximately 3 billion 950 million dollars in the third quarter of 2026, reflecting growth in its insurance operations. Given TickrTrends' assessment that the stock trades at fair value, investors should monitor whether this premium growth translates into improved underwriting profitability and loss ratios, as top-line expansion alone may not justify valuation expansion in the competitive Financial Services sector. The sustainability of this growth trajectory will be key to determining whether the fair value designation remains appropriate going forward. - Q3 2026 W. R. Berkley Corporation Earnings Call Transcript (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: W. R. Berkley Corporation reported third quarter 2026 results, providing updated financial performance data relevant to assessing whether the Fairly valued designation remains appropriate. Investors monitoring the company's insurance underwriting metrics and loss ratios should examine whether Q3 results support the current valuation or signal potential changes in the Financial Services sector positioning. The earnings call transcript offers detailed operational insights that could confirm or challenge the existing TickrTrends assessment. - W. R. Berkley (WRB) Shares Slip 4.28% After Q3 Earnings Miss Revenue Estimates (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: W. R. Berkley's recent earnings miss occurred while TickrTrends currently assesses the stock as fairly valued, suggesting the market may be digesting the shortfall within reasonable valuation parameters for a Financial Services company. Given that revenue expectations were not met, valuation-focused investors should monitor whether subsequent quarter guidance and operational metrics indicate a temporary miss or a broader earnings trajectory concern. A fairly valued designation in the context of disappointing results indicates the stock's current price may already reflect some caution about near-term performance.
More WRB news
- W. R. Berkley (WRB) Set to Report Q3 Earnings on October 19 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-18)
- How Is W. R. Berkley's Stock Performance Compared to Other Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-18)
- W. R. Berkley Corporation Q2: Financial Stability, Dividends, And Baby Bonds Opportunities (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-29)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for WRB show a shift in momentum this week, with the RSI zone moving from neutral to overbought territory. The company, operating in the Financial Services sector, currently carries a valuation verdict of fairly valued. This change in the RSI indicator suggests increased buying pressure in the stock compared to the prior week.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — WRB's sector discount rank declined from 61 to 77 this week, indicating a reduced discount relative to other Financial Services companies. The stock remains fairly valued according to current assessment metrics.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — WRB's sector discount rank declined this week, moving from number 65 to number 71 among Financial Services companies. The company remains fairly valued according to current valuation metrics. This change suggests WRB has become relatively less discounted compared to its sector peers over the past week.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is WRB stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), WRB is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is WRB's TickrTrends verdict?
WRB's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does WRB compare to other Financial Services stocks?
WRB ranks #82 of 167 Financial Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is WRB overbought or oversold?
WRB's 14-day RSI is in the overbought zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does WRB pay a dividend?
Yes. WRB paid $1.88 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.61% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 1 consecutive year. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-21.
Does WRB usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters WRB beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about WRB?
Of 18 analysts covering WRB, 2 rate it a buy, 9 a hold and 7 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $69.1 (-3.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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