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Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) scores 1.9/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #248 of 265 Financials stocks.

Financials / Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance

S&P MidCap 400

$67.23

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Avoid

Score based on 2 of 5 models — limited data

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#248out of 265 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 #248 out of 265 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E9.8ROE12.0Market Cap6BDiv Yield1.9

Valuation

Trades at 10x earnings — near sector median of 15x.

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 1.6 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Earnings yield 11.9% · ROC 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) scores 1.9/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #248 of 265 Financials stocks. That score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 10x earnings — near sector median of 15x.
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 10x earnings — near sector median of 15x.
How does ESNT compare to other Financials stocks?
Essent Group Ltd. ranks #248 out of 265 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 94% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
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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