About Mercury General Corp
- Industry: Insurance
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for MCY?
The 52-week high is $113.06 and the 52-week low is $74.29.
What is the P/E ratio for MCY?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 5.97.
What is the dividend yield for MCY?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 3.44%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 37.19%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 14.77%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 2.16.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for MCY over the last few months:
Latest MCY News
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Can MCY Sustain Policy Growth Amid Rising Auto Competition?
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