Mercury General Corporation (MCY): Price and Financial Metrics

Mercury General Corporation (MCY): $47.64

0.91 (-1.87%)

POWR Rating

Component Grades

Momentum

A

Stability

C

Sentiment

Quality

C

MCY Price/Volume Stats

Current price $47.64 52-week high $52.42
Prev. close $48.55 52-week low $26.15
Day low $47.57 Volume 144,600
Day high $48.66 Avg. volume 208,666
50-day MA $43.68 Dividend yield 2.68%
200-day MA $34.88 Market Cap 2.64B

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MCY POWR Grades

  • MCY scores best on the Momentum dimension, with a Momentum rank ahead of 90.65% of US stocks.
  • The strongest trend for MCY is in Growth, which has been heading down over the past 26 weeks.
  • MCY ranks lowest in Value; there it ranks in the 48th percentile.

MCY Stock Summary

  • MERCURY GENERAL CORP's stock had its IPO on March 26, 1990, making it an older stock than 84.83% of US equities in our set.
  • MCY's price/sales ratio is 0.47; that's higher than the P/S ratio of merely 15.35% of US stocks.
  • With a year-over-year growth in debt of 48.32%, MERCURY GENERAL CORP's debt growth rate surpasses 86.37% of about US stocks.
  • Stocks with similar financial metrics, market capitalization, and price volatility to MERCURY GENERAL CORP are AIHS, ONEW, MEI, MHK, and ARKR.
  • Visit MCY's SEC page to see the company's official filings. To visit the company's web site, go to www.mercuryinsurance.com.

MCY Valuation Summary

  • In comparison to the median Financial Services stock, MCY's price/sales ratio is 58.33% lower, now standing at 0.5.
  • MCY's price/sales ratio has moved down 0.7 over the prior 243 months.

Below are key valuation metrics over time for MCY.

Stock Date P/S P/B P/E EV/EBIT
MCY 2023-12-22 0.5 1.5 -20.5 -16.5
MCY 2023-12-21 0.5 1.5 -20.4 -16.4
MCY 2023-12-20 0.5 1.5 -20.3 -16.3
MCY 2023-12-19 0.5 1.5 -20.5 -16.5
MCY 2023-12-18 0.5 1.5 -20.4 -16.4
MCY 2023-12-15 0.5 1.5 -20.4 -16.4

MCY Growth Metrics

    Its 3 year net income to common stockholders growth rate is now at -132.4%.
  • Its 3 year price growth rate is now at -3.9%.
  • Its 3 year net cashflow from operations growth rate is now at -9.61%.
MCY's revenue has moved down $20,020,000 over the prior 34 months.

The table below shows MCY's growth in key financial areas (numbers in millions of US dollars).

Date Revenue Operating Cash Flow Net Income to Common Stock
2022-12-31 3,643.066 352.589 -512.672
2022-09-30 3,540.646 358.426 -475.428
2022-06-30 3,572.572 379.249 -375.837
2022-03-31 3,805.722 433.643 -55.975
2021-12-31 3,993.357 501.584 247.937
2021-09-30 4,015.667 590.393 384.207

MCY's Quality Factors

The “Quality” component of the POWR Ratings focuses on 31 different factors of a companies fundamentals and operational strength. Here are some key insights as we drill into the specifics of these quality attributes.
  • MCY has a Quality Grade of C, ranking ahead of 69.82% of graded US stocks.
  • MCY's asset turnover comes in at 0.61 -- ranking 20th of 133 Insurance stocks.
  • EIG, CNC, and AMSF are the stocks whose asset turnover ratios are most correlated with MCY.

The table below shows MCY's key quality metrics over time.

Period Asset Turnover Gross Margin ROIC
2021-09-30 0.610 0.350 0.074
2021-06-30 0.635 0.380 0.099
2021-03-31 0.653 0.418 0.126
2020-12-31 0.628 0.367 0.078
2020-09-30 0.625 0.323 0.049
2020-06-30 0.631 0.305 0.039

MCY Price Target

For more insight on analysts targets of MCY, see our MCY price target page. And for a list of of all stocks sorted by upside potential based on analyst target price, see our Top Price Target page.

Average Price Target $41.00 Average Broker Recommendation 2.17 (Hold)

Mercury General Corporation (MCY) Company Bio


Mercury General Corporation writes personal automobile insurance, homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical breakdown, fire, and umbrella insurance. The company was founded in 1960 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


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Yahoo | December 22, 2023

Mercury Insurance Partners with LA Kings to Bring First-of-Their-Kind Experiences to Fans

Mercury Insurance and the Los Angeles Kings announced today that the two longtime partners have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind augmented reality (AR) experience that will send fans on a fanciful adventure through some of LA's most recognized landmarks in search of Kings' mascot and hockey's most lovable lion, Bailey.

Yahoo | December 20, 2023

Mercury Insurance Offers Winter Safety Guide to Navigate Rain and Snow

Winter road trips can be an exciting adventure, yet they are not without risks. Drivers must remain vigilant and prepared for any potential hazards such as rain, snow, ice, wind, or the combination of all four.

Yahoo | December 19, 2023

Mercury Insurance Offers Home Safety Tips to Keep the Holiday Season Merry and Bright

The holiday season is a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate traditions, create lasting memories, and carry the joy of the festivities into the new year. However, the holidays can also pose a unique set of challenges for homeowners as they prepare to host guests or visit loved ones out of town. To keep your celebrations safe, joyful and bright, Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) has put together a series of home safety tips to keep in mind when planning holiday festivities.

Yahoo | December 14, 2023

Victor Joseph Promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer of Mercury General Corporation

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) announced today that Victor Joseph has been named President & Chief Operating Officer and has also been appointed to the Company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2024. Victor is currently Mercury's Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since 2022. He will continue to report directly to Gabriel Tirador, Mercury's Chief Executive Officer.

Yahoo | December 13, 2023

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MCY Price Returns

1-mo -5.35%
3-mo 27.15%
6-mo 71.20%
1-year 64.40%
3-year -10.87%
5-year 18.37%
YTD 28.54%
2023 13.58%
2022 -32.61%
2021 6.17%
2020 13.43%
2019 -1.23%

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