Start with its own history
At 15.13×, WRB is 5.3% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · WRBInsurance - Property & CasualtyUpdated Nov 2, 2026
W. R. Berkley Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
15.13×
5.3% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price73.665
÷Earnings per share4.87
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 15.13 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 15.97×
3-year average14.28×3 positive annual observations
5-year average14.45×5 positive annual observations
10-year average15.97×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM12.99×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 15.65× | +17.4% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 13.33× | -3.9% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 13.87× | -4.5% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 14.53× | -2.4% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 14.89× | -36.5% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 23.43× | +21.3% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 19.31× | +30.5% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 14.80× | -9.4% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.33× | +20.1% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.59× | +0.6% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.52× | +33.5% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 10.13× | -14.2% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.80× | +74.1% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.78× | -16.2% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 8.09× | +32.6% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.10× | -28.2% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 8.49× | -30.7% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 12.25× | +149.8% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.91× | -22.3% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.31× | -14.8% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.41× | +22.9% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 6.03× | +4.9% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 5.75× | -25.6% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 7.73× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2001 | N/M | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How WRB compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 WRB This stockW. R. Berkley Corporation | 15.13× |
 MKLMarkel Corporation | 13.30× |
 RLIRLI Corp. | 15.33× |
 CBChubb Limited | 12.68× |
 AFGAmerican Financial Group, Inc. | 13.50× |
 SKWDSkyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. | 13.59× |
 CNACNA Financial Corporation | 12.44× |
 THGThe Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | 11.58× |
 CINFCincinnati Financial Corporation | 10.59× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does WRB’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 12.99×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 73.665 ÷ EPS 4.87 = 15.13×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
WRB P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
W. R. Berkley Corporation's current P/E is 15.13× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.