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Essent GroupFRA:EG0 +0.85%90 Buyback Yield % is 9.77 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 986% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:EG0 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Insurance companies, Essent Group ranks better than 92.39% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Essent Group's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:EG0 vs MTG, ACT, RYAN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Essent Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Essent Group Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Essent Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essent Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Essent Group (FRA:EG0) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.77 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Essent Group and its competitors. This is 986% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Essent Group ranks #15 out of 197 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Essent Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Essent Group's current Buyback Yield % of 9.77 is 986% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.40. Essent Group's value of 9.77 is 597.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essent Group ranks #15 out of 197 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essent Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essent Group's Buyback Yield % compare to MTG and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Essent Group ranks #15 out of 197 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Essent Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.40. Essent Group's value of 9.77 is 597.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Essent Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 1.40, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Essent Group's current Buyback Yield % of 9.77 is 597.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Essent Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essent Group's current Buyback Yield % is 9.77, which is 986% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essent Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essent Group (FRA:EG0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.26, compared to a current price of €59.50 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.77, which is 986% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 597.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Essent Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essent Group (FRA:EG0), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.77 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Essent Group (FRA:EG0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essent Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €59.50 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €61.26.
GuruFocus considers Essent Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EG0:
Buyback Yield %: 9.77 (986% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €61.26 vs. price of €59.50 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 597.9% above the Insurance median (#15 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EG0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essent Group Ltd serves the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products, title insurance, and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. It provides credit protection to lenders and mortgage investors by covering a portion of the unpaid principal balance of a mortgage and certain related expenses in the event of a default. By providing capital to mitigate mortgage credit risk, the company allows lenders to make additional mortgage financing available to prospective homeowners.
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