Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) Stock
ESNT has an Alpha Score of 56 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 9, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 2 members of Congress disclosed 4 trades in ESNT since 2019: 2 purchases and 2 sales, most recently Lisa McClain (sale, Jun 17, 2025). Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 9 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 9, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 8.4 and its net margin 51.4% (key statistics as of Nov 9, 2026).
What is ESNT's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 56 reflects moderate overall profile with moderate momentum, moderate value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 9, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)?
Most recent: Lisa McClain (sale, Jun 17, 2025); records start Mar 6, 2019.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-17 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-11 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Donna Shalala D-FL · House | 2019-04-16 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Donna Shalala D-FL · House | 2019-03-06 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 6, 2026.
See all ESNT political trades →Are Essent Group Ltd. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 26 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | SELL | 49.0K | $3.5M |
| Sep 15, 26 | Weinstock David B | SVP and CFO | SELL | 5.5K | $377K |
| Sep 14, 26 | Kasmar Roy James | Director | SELL | 2.3K | $161K |
| Sep 14, 26 | Kasmar Roy James | Director | SELL | 2.5K | $172K |
| Sep 3, 26 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | SELL | 798 | $56K |
| Aug 24, 26 | Pauls Douglas J | Director | SELL | 2.5K | $174K |
| Aug 19, 26 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | SELL | 21.6K | $1.5M |
| Aug 18, 26 | Bhasin Vijay | SVP and Chief Risk Officer | SELL | 14.2K | $992K |
| Aug 18, 26 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | SELL | 20.2K | $1.4M |
| Aug 7, 26 | Bhasin Vijay | SVP and Chief Risk Officer | SELL | 483 | $34K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 9, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are ESNT's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 9, 2026
How does ESNT's valuation compare with the Financials sector?
| Metric | ESNT | Financials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 8.4 | 12.8 | 242 |
| Net margin | 51.45% | 20.71% | 227 |
| Return on equity | 11.91% | 12.34% | 255 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.07% | 3.28% | 189 |
Medians over the Financials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 10, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
ESNT price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Essent Group Ltd. do?
Essent Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products, title insurance, and settlement services to the housing finance industry. It provides credit protection to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors by covering a portion of the unpaid principal balance of a mortgage and related expenses in the event of default, enabling lenders to extend additional financing to prospective homeowners and support affordable homeownership. The company operates primarily in the U.S. residential mortgage market, serving mortgage originators and investors through its subsidiaries, including Essent Guaranty and Agents National Title Insurance Company. Essent Group Ltd. focuses on responsibly managing mortgage credit risk via insurance-linked notes and other reinsurance mechanisms issued by special purpose insurers. Its title services facilitate real estate transactions by handling insurance and settlements. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Essent Group Ltd. plays a vital role in the specialty insurance sector, promoting stability in housing finance.