W.R. Berkley Corp.

W.R. Berkley Corp.

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Market Cap$23.65B
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W.R. Berkley Corp.W.R. Berkley Corp.13.32.93%-1.8-

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 21, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: W. R. Berkley Corporation reported net income of $515 million ($1.31 per share) for Q1 2026, with record operating income of $514 million ($1.30 per share). This indicates a robust return on beginning stockholders' equity of 21.2%. Comparatively, the company benefited from lower catastrophe losses and an improved effective tax rate, enhancing profitability year-over-year.
Complex Market Dynamics: The insurance sector remains cyclical, driven by greed and fear. There is an observable shift towards increased competition, particularly from national carriers and the reinsurance market, making the property market more competitive. However, the company still sees potential in select casualty lines, indicating areas where opportunity exists despite overall market pressures.
Shifts in Strategy: Berkley plans to slightly ease off on rate increases to pursue growth in areas with attractive margins, especially in casualty lines. This shift reflects a strategic pivot that may lead to greater top-line growth if executed effectively. The company aims to balance the need for rate against growth potential, indicating a nuanced approach to underwriting.

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Target Price by Analysts

5.7% upsideW.R. Berkley Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$178.88

Current Fair Value

174% upside

Undervalued by 174% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$23.65 Billion
Enterprise Value$23.65 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.86 (2.93%)
Earnings per Share$4.48
Beta0.33
Outstanding Shares392,264,000

Return

Return on EquityNaN%ROE
Return on Assets4.24%
Return on Invested Capital5.60%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio13.28P/E Ratio
PEG56.78PEG
Price to Sales1.76Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio0.58Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.59
Enterprise Value to EBIT9.53
Enterprise Value to Net Income12
Total Debt to Enterprise0
Debt to Equity-Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 27, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.16
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.17 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 20, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.09
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.25 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.4568▼ 10.92%
Total Calls157,400▼ 22.81%
Total Puts71,900▼ 37.69%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %70.30%▼ 1.27%
Total Invested$18.48B▼ 7.14%
Investors Holding926▼ 30.00%

ESG Score

No data

About W.R. Berkley Corp.

7,448 employees
CEO: William Robert Berkley

W.R. Berkley Corp. is an insurance holding company, which engages in the property casualty insurance business. It operates through the Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. The Insurance segment includes excess and surplu...

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee's expertise and revenue estimates are crucial for all tax legislation. Its analysis directly influences corporate tax structures, capital investment credits, and the overall tax burden, which are fundamental to W.R. Berkley's financial performance, capital management, and investment strategies.

Finance

As the primary committee for taxation and trade, it directly impacts W.R. Berkley's profitability through corporate tax policy. Trade policies affect international operations, and its influence on healthcare spending (Medicare) broadly impacts economic sectors that W.R. Berkley insures. This committee's decisions directly affect the company's financial results and strategic planning.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

This committee is the primary regulator for the entire financial system, including financial institutions, capital markets, and related housing/real estate. As an insurance holding company within the finance sector, W.R. Berkley is directly impacted by its decisions on financial stability, capital requirements, and emerging financial regulations like cryptocurrency.