Mercury General Corporation (MCY) — Stock Score Summary

Mercury General Corporation (MCY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (62/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Mercury General, as a US insurance company, stands to benefit significantly from the 'Higher-for-Longer Rates' macro theme, which implies higher investment income on its float, an asymmetric opportunity that the market may be underpricing. However, the 'Persistent Supply Shock Inflation' theme could be a meaningful headwind, as rising inflation may lead to increased claims costs, creating a nuanced risk-reward profile that requires deeper diligence on its underwriting capabilities and balance sheet strength.

Mercury General Corporation is a multi-line insurance organization primarily offering personal automobile, homeowners, and mechanical breakdown insurance across several U.S. states, with a significant presence in California. The company competes by providing affordable insurance products through an independent agency network, leveraging localized underwriting expertise to maintain profitability. This focused strategy has established it as a prominent insurer, particularly within the California market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$101.03
Market Cap$5.6B
P/E (TTM)6.69
P/E (Forward)8.45
Price/Book2.17
Return on Equity38.1%
Debt/Equity22.67
Gross Margin25.2%
Operating Margin15.7%
Revenue Growth10.5%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$1.6B

Mercury General Corporation operates in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercury General Corporation’s (MCY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Mercury General Corporation (MCY) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (62), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Mercury General Corporation have an economic moat?
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Mercury General Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Mercury General Corporation (MCY) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Mercury General Corporation in?
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry (United States).