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W. R. Berkley Corporation (DE:WR1)
FRANKFURT:WR1
WR1 Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€50.52 - €65.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)25.00
Market Cap
$24.61B
Enterprise Value€32.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$31.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta>-0.01
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2025EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.90
Shares Outstanding379,292,800
10 Day Avg. Volume10
30 Day Avg. Volume25
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)2.79
Price to Sales (P/S)1.72
P/FCF Ratio6.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.32
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$62.15Price Target Upside-3.46% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsThe combined ratio of 85.4% was much better than consensus expectation of 89.2%, supported by stronger premium growth of 8.2% and an improving core loss ratio of 50.0%.
Financial PerformanceNet investment income of $379 million is above the consensus expectation of $356 million.
InvestmentJapanese insurer Mitsui Sumitomo entered into an agreement with WR Berkley to acquire a 15% stake in the company from third parties, which could signal confidence in WRB's operations.
Bears Say
Reserve DeficiencyThe estimated Other Liability Occurrence reserve deficiency has weakened for WRB, placing it most at risk compared to peers.
Share PerformanceWRB shares should trade down on earnings as the shortfall in the insurance underlying loss ratio, adverse development in insurance, and concern surrounding potential impact of tariffs should weigh on the shares.
ValuationWRB shares are downgraded to Neutral due to current valuation levels creating a less favorable risk/reward skew.
W. R. Berkley Corporation News
WR1 FAQ
What was W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
W. R. Berkley Corporation lowest stock price was €50.52 and its highest was €65.90 in the past 12 months.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s market cap is $24.61B.
When is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2025 which is in 20 days.
How were W. R. Berkley Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
W. R. Berkley Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2025. The company reported €0.896 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.877 by €0.02.
Is W. R. Berkley Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does W. R. Berkley Corporation pay dividends?
W. R. Berkley Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is W. R. Berkley Corporation’s EPS estimate?
W. R. Berkley Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.9.
How many shares outstanding does W. R. Berkley Corporation have?
W. R. Berkley Corporation has 379,292,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to W. R. Berkley Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported an EPS of €0.896 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.877. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.763%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of W. R. Berkley Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:WR1
W. R. Berkley Corporation Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$62.15 (-3.46% Downside)
$62.15 (-3.46% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:WR1 Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including premises operations, commercial automobile, property, products liability, and general and professional liability lines. It also provides workers' compensation insurance products; accident and health insurance and reinsurance products; insurance for commercial risks; specialty environmental products for contractors, consultants, and property owners and facilities operators; specialized insurance coverages for fine arts and jewelry exposures; umbrella and excess liability coverage products; and liquor liability and inland marine coverage for small to medium-sized insureds. In addition, this segment offers directors and officers, and surety risk products, as well as products for technology, and life sciences and travel industries; cyber risk solutions; casualty, group life, and crime and fidelity related insurance products; personal lines insurance solutions, including home, condo/co-op, auto, and collectibles; automobile, law enforcement, public officials and educator's legal, and employment practices liability, as well as incidental medical insurance products; and at-risk and alternative risk insurance program management services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment provides other insurance companies and self-insureds with assistance in managing their net risk through reinsurance on a portfolio basis through treaty reinsurance or on an individual basis through facultative reinsurance. W. R. Berkley Corporation was founded in 1967 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
WR1 Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a strong overall performance with record financial results and growth in premiums and investment income. However, there are concerns about increased competition in the property market, foreign currency losses, and potential challenges from tariffs and labor costs. The sentiment is balanced with significant achievements and notable challenges.View all DE:WR1 earnings summariesWR1 Revenue Breakdown
81.98% Insurance
12.44% Reinsurance & Monoline Excess
5.57% Other
WR1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€62.15
▼(-3.46% Downside)
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