Essent Group Profit Margin

Essent Group (ESNT) currently reports a profit margin of 51.45% as of June 2026. That compares with 56.06% in the prior-year period — down 8.2% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 31.21%. Use the charts on this page to explore Essent Group's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Essent Group's profit margin decreased from 56.06% to 51.45% — a 8.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Essent Group's profit margin of 51.45% is higher than the Finance sector average of 31.21%. That is roughly 64.8% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Essent Group's current 51.45% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 31.21%) and against ESNT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 51.45%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 31.21%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Essent Group, and consider following ESNT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.