Essent Group Profit Margin

Essent Group's profit margin stands at 49.08% as of September 2026. That compares with 55.33% in the prior-year period — down 11.3% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 25.78%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Essent Group reported 49.08% in profit margin versus 55.33% a year earlier — a 11.3% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Essent Group sits higher the Finance benchmark (25.78%) with a profit margin of 49.08%. That is roughly 90.4% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 49.08% for Essent Group means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Essent Group's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places ESNT next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.