NYSE:ESNT · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.17 today
Vol 0.32M · Avg 0.72M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Essent Group Ltd. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare ESNT returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
12.0%
avg 15.7%
ROIC
11.0%
avg -907.7%
ROA
9.3%
avg 11.9%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 12.0% versus its period average of 15.7%. 2 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mark Anthony Casale | Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President | $4.92M | — | 61 | $2.21M | 2.40% |
Christopher G. Curran | President of Essent Guaranty, Inc. | $1.78M | — | — | $2,858.00 | <0.01% |
Mary Lourdes Gibbons | Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Assistant Secretary | $1.49M | — | 64 | $2,197.00 | <0.01% |
Vijay Bhasin | Chief Risk Officer & Senior Vice President | $1.13M | — | 61 | $1,977.00 | <0.01% |
David Bruce Weinstock | Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President | $1.12M | — | 60 | $35,494.00 | 0.04% |
Theodore Gray | Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
William Higgins | President of Essent Title Insurance Inc | — | — | — | $15.00 | <0.01% |
Paul C. Wollmann ARe ARm | President & Chief Underwriting Officer of Essent Reinsurance Ltd | — | — | 59 | — | — |
Philip Michael Stefano | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Wei Ding | Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
14
$4.75M
Net Sentiment
$4.75M
Net selling
Most Active
Gibbons Mary Lourdes
6 transactions
1–10 of 14
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 14 sells worth $4.75M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $4.75M. Gibbons Mary Lourdes was the most active insider with 6 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | +12.4% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +93.6% | +12.0% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | +13.2% (13yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | +13.7% (13yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +93.6% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +13.7% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages ESNT?
Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is David Bruce Weinstock, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President.
Are ESNT insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $3.02M.
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