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WR BerkleyBSP:W1RB34 80 Net Margin % is 13.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 9.69. GuruFocus rates BSP:W1RB34 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.37. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 500 Insurance companies, WR Berkley ranks better than 66.4% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. WR Berkley's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,694 Mil. WR Berkley's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$19,388 Mil. Therefore, WR Berkley's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WR Berkley's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:W1RB34'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.55 Med: 9.69 Max: 12.83
Current: 12.67
BSP:W1RB34's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.4% of 500
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.145
vs BSP:W1RB34: 12.67
WR Berkley (BSP:W1RB34) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
WR Berkley Net Margin % Related Terms
WR Berkley Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WR Berkley's Net Margin % 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.
BSP:W1RB34 vs CINF, MKL, L: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, WR Berkley's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
WR Berkley Net Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, WR Berkley's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WR Berkley's Net Margin % 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.
WR Berkley (BSP:W1RB34) has a Net Margin % of 13.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WR Berkley and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 9.69. Over the past decade, WR Berkley's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.55 to 12.83. According to the industry distribution chart, WR Berkley ranks #168 out of 500 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is WR Berkley's Net Margin % too high?
WR Berkley's current Net Margin % of 13.90% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.55 to a high of 12.83. The Insurance industry median Net Margin % is 9.15. WR Berkley's value of 13.90% is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WR Berkley ranks #168 out of 500 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WR Berkley has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WR Berkley's Net Margin % compare to CINF and MKL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, WR Berkley ranks #168 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This puts WR Berkley in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 9.15. WR Berkley's value of 13.90% is 52% above this benchmark. Historically, WR Berkley's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.55 to 12.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 9.15, WR Berkley 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 Net Margin % for an Insurance company?
The median Net Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.15, based on 500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WR Berkley's current Net Margin % of 13.90% is 52% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WR Berkley and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Net Margin % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WR Berkley's current Net Margin % is 13.90%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WR Berkley stock overvalued right now?
WR Berkley (BSP:W1RB34) has a current Net Margin % of 13.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.37, compared to a current price of R$36.84 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.90%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 52% above the Insurance industry median of 9.15. WR Berkley's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WR Berkley (BSP:W1RB34), the current Net Margin % is 13.90% as of Mar. 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 WR Berkley (BSP:W1RB34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WR Berkley stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$36.84 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.37.
Key valuation signals for BSP:W1RB34:
Net Margin %: 13.90% (43% above median its 10-year median of 9.69)
GF Value™: R$36.37 vs. price of R$36.84 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52% above the Insurance median (#168 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:W1RB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
W.R. Berkley is an insurance holding company with a host of subsidiaries that primarily underwrite commercial casualty insurance. The firm specializes in niche products that include various excess and surplus lines, workers' compensation insurance, self-insurance consulting, reinsurance, and regional commercial lines for small and midsize businesses.
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