W R Valuation

WRB Stock  USD 68.49  1.50  2.14%   
At this time, the entity appears to be undervalued. W R Berkley maintains a prevalent Real Value of $71.52 per share. The last-minute price of the entity is $68.49. Our model calculates the value of W R Berkley from examining the entity fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 27.07 B, profit margin of 0.13 %, and Return On Equity of 0.21 as well as evaluating its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting W R's valuation include:
Price Book
2.7144
Enterprise Value
27.1 B
Price Sales
1.7761
Forward PE
14.7275
Trailing PE
14.6974
Undervalued
Today
68.49
Please note that W R's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of W R Berkley is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing W R's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since W R is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of WRB Stock. However, W R's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  68.49 Real  71.52 Target  73.0 Hype  68.6 Naive  69.94
The real value of WRB Stock, also known as its intrinsic value, is the underlying worth of W R Berkley Company, which is reflected in its stock price. It is based on W R's financial performance, growth prospects, management team, or industry conditions. The intrinsic value of W R's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, or news.
71.52
Real Value
73.12
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of W R Berkley helps investors to forecast how WRB stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of W R more accurately as focusing exclusively on W R's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.111.161.20
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
67.0068.6070.20
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
1.241.271.31
Details
16 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
66.4373.0081.03
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use W R's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of W R's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against W R's closest peers. If more than one evaluation category is relevant for W R we suggest using both methods to arrive at a better estimate.

W R Cash

2.38 Billion

WRB Revenue by Product

W R Total Value Analysis

W R Berkley is at this time projected to have company total value of 27.07 B with market capitalization of 26.03 B, debt of 2.84 B, and cash on hands of 1.97 B. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the W R fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
27.07 B
26.03 B
2.84 B
1.97 B

W R Investor Information

About 26.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by insiders. The book value of W R was at this time reported as 25.8. The company last dividend was issued on the 15th of December 2025. W R Berkley had 3:2 split on the 11th of July 2024. Based on the analysis of W R's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, W R Berkley is not in a good financial situation at the present time. It has a very high chance of going through financial crunch in February.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.370.19
Way Up
Pretty Stable
Total Cash From Operating Activities4.4 B4.2 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Income2.7 B2.6 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

W R Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. W R has an asset utilization ratio of 33.62 percent. This suggests that the Company is making $0.34 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that W R Berkley is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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W R Ownership Allocation

W R Berkley retains a total of 380.02 Million outstanding shares. The majority of W R outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutions are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in W R Berkley to benefit from reduced commissions. Therefore, other corporate entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in W R Berkley. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of W R Berkley as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that almost twenty-four million four hundred thirty-five thousand three hundred sixty-one invesors are currently shorting W R expressing very little confidence in its future performance.

W R Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 13.64 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 1.76 B with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 6.43 B.

W R Past Distributions to stockholders

Please note that valuation analysis is one of the essential comprehensive assessments in business. It evaluates W R's worth, which you can determine by considering its current assets, liabilities and future cash flows. The investors' valuation analysis is an important metric that will give you a perspective on different companies. It helps you know the worth of the potential investment in W R and how it compares across the competition.

About W R Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines W R's current worth on a weekly basis. Our valuation model uses a comparative analysis of W R. We calculate exposure to W R's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of W R's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit3.6 B3.8 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.19  0.21 
Operating Profit Margin 0.19  0.37 
Net Profit Margin 0.12  0.06 
Gross Profit Margin 0.26  0.35 

W R Quarterly Retained Earnings

13.31 Billion

W R's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether W R's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of W R can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of W R represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of WRB, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

W R Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At present, W R's Dividend Payout Ratio is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is expected to grow to 10.84, whereas Dividends Paid is projected to grow to (581.2 M). . At present, W R's Retained Earnings are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Earnings Yield is expected to grow to 0.11, whereas Retained Earnings Total Equity is forecasted to decline to about 7 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid-611.7 M-581.2 M
Dividend Yield 0.02  0.02 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.27  0.29 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 6.63  10.84 
There are various types of dividends W R can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of WRB shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from W R Berkley directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When WRB pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of W R by the value of the dividends paid out.

W R Growth Indicators

Growth stocks usually refer to those companies expected to grow sales and earnings faster than the market average. Growth stocks typically don't pay dividends, often look expensive, and usually trading at a high P/E ratio. Nevertheless, such valuations could be relatively cheap if the company continues to grow, which will drive the share price up. However, since most investors are paying a high price for a growth stock, based on expectations, if those expectations are not fully realized, growth stocks can see dramatic declines.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding403.2 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.407
Forward Price Earnings14.7275

W R Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of W R Berkley and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value WRB we look at many different elements of the entity such as WRB's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as W R, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use W R's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes W R's worth.

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