What one share of Essent Group holds
We serve the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance and reinsurance, and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers and investors to support homeownership. We conduct our operations through two primary business segments: Mortgage Insurance and Reinsurance.
Essent Group’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $13.88 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $7.14 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.09 |
| Free cash flow | $8.67 |
| Dividends | $1.30 |
| Cash and investments | $0.83 |
| Debt | $5.52 |
| Book value | $63.01 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $2.80 | $1.03 | $0.05 | $1.75 | — | $10.33 |
| 2015 | $3.85 | $1.72 | $0.05 | $2.42 | — | $12.08 |
| 2016 | $4.97 | $2.41 | $0.03 | $2.94 | — | $14.43 |
| 2017 | $6.06 | $3.99 | $0.03 | $3.84 | — | $19.71 |
| 2018 | $7.34 | $4.77 | $0.04 | $6.34 | — | $24.11 |
| 2019 | $8.83 | $5.66 | $0.03 | $5.97 | $0.30 | $30.34 |
| 2020 | $8.98 | $3.88 | $0.02 | $6.82 | $0.64 | $34.36 |
| 2021 | $9.22 | $6.11 | $0.02 | $6.34 | $0.70 | $38.73 |
| 2022 | $9.30 | $7.72 | $0.04 | $5.43 | $0.86 | $41.44 |
| 2023 | $10.36 | $6.50 | $0.04 | $7.08 | $1.00 | $47.87 |
| 2024 | $11.66 | $6.85 | $0.06 | $8.02 | $1.12 | $53.36 |
| 2025 | $12.61 | $6.90 | $0.07 | $8.48 | $1.24 | $60.31 |
Common questions about Essent Group
How much does one share of Essent Group earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Essent Group earned $7.14 of profit on $13.88 of sales, keeping about 51¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Essent Group pay a dividend?
Yes. Essent Group paid $1.30 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2019 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 18¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Essent Group’s book value per share?
Essent Group’s book value is $63.01 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Essent Group have?
Each share of Essent Group has $0.83 of cash and investments and $5.52 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Essent Group’s free cash flow per share?
$8.67 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Essent Group’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.03 in 2014 to $6.90 in 2025, growing about 18.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Essent Group bought back shares?
Essent Group’s share count rose about 17% from 2014 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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