W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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...
W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 14.52 (historical range: 5.85–47.86, median: 17.48), placing it at the 26th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.88 (range: 0.66–3.19, 28th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 11.61 (range: 10.71–15.92, 68th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), W.R. Berkley Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 23% over the observed period (from an average of 24.3 to 18.6).
W.R. Berkley Corporation trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 14.52 | 17.48 | 26th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.88 | 2.14 | 28th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.61 | 11.39 | 68th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 12.65% | 13.24% | 0th | expensive relative to its history |
W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Valuation & P/E History
W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance industry currently trading at $75.42 with a market capitalization of $28.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WRB based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 14.52 is below the historical median of 17.48, placing WRB at the 26th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.88 compares to a median of 2.14.
WRB Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows W.R. Berkley Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WRB is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WRB is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for W.R. Berkley Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WRB Overvalued or Undervalued?
W.R. Berkley Corporation trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 41 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WRB is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WRB analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WRB trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.