Essent Group (ESNT, Mortgage lenders) Stock Valuation & Fair Value
Mixed on our testsEssent Group (ESNT, Mortgage lenders) trades at a current P/E of 8.5, about 26% below its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 3.2% and a PEG of 2.62. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 55% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 11.4 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $63.41 corresponds to about $85.30 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
How to read these numbers: the PEG ratio and current P/E versus normal P/E.
- Price $63.41 at the Nov 6 close, 3.4% below the 20-day average ($65.65) and 3.3% below the 50-day ($65.57).
- RSI (14) at 42.6.
- 52-week range $55.56 to $69.63: the price is 8.9% below the high and 14.1% above the low.
The Street vs SeerForecast
Wall Street's mean price target for ESNT is $72.12 across 8 analysts, 13.7% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: mixed on our tests. When the two disagree, start your digging there.
Valuation flags
- Low growth forecast
Verdict history
tickerseer's rating has been mixed on our tests since 2026-07-31.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Essent Group stock overvalued?
At a current P/E of 8.5 versus its historical normal P/E of 11.4, Essent Group trades about 26% below its typical valuation, with a PEG of 2.62 on 3.2% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it mixed on our tests.
What is Essent Group's fair value and PEG?
Essent Group trades at a current P/E of 8.5 against a historical normal P/E of 11.4, a PEG of 2.62, and a forward growth estimate of 3.2%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 11.4 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $63.41 corresponds to about $85.30 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
Has tickerseer's rating of Essent Group changed?
tickerseer's rating has been mixed on our tests since 2026-07-31.
What is the analyst price target for Essent Group?
The mean Wall Street price target for Essent Group is $72.12 across 8 analysts, 13.7% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.
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