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1.9
Avoid

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)

Financials / Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance

S&P MidCap 400

$58.26

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Avoid

Score based on 2 of 5 models — limited data

#2out of 13 in Financials

Is Essent Group Ltd. a Good Investment in 2026?

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) scores 1.9 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Avoid rating. The Lynch model is the most favorable, rating Essent Group Ltd. as Neutral. The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. Essent Group Ltd. ranks #2 out of 13 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E8.4ROE12.0Market Cap6BDiv Yield2.1

Valuation

Trades at 8x earnings — near sector median of 17x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Limited Data

Financial health check (9 signals)

Buffett

Limited Data

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Limited Data

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 1.4 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 51%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) scores 1.9 out of 10, earning a Avoid rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 8x earnings — near sector median of 17x.
What is Essent Group Ltd.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Essent Group Ltd.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Limited Data. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ESNT overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for ESNT. Trades at 8x earnings — near sector median of 17x.
How does ESNT compare to other Financials stocks?
Essent Group Ltd. ranks #2 out of 13 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 15% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about ESNT?
AlphaStocks evaluates ESNT using five proven investment models. Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 1.9/10.

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