As of June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation carries a market capitalization of 5.20B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.23B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 5.20B |
| Enterprise Value | 4.23B |
Mercury General Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
| Earnings Date | 11/3/2026 |
As of June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation has 55.39M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 55.39M |
As of June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 6.34. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.94, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.09.
| PE Ratio | 6.34 |
| PS Ratio | 0.94 |
| PB Ratio | 2.09 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 2.13 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 4.70 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 4.47 |
These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.76 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Mercury General Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 3.75, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 4.23B versus a market cap of 5.20B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.
| EV / Sales | 0.76 |
| EV / FCF | 3.75 |
These figures are as of June 30, 2026.
| Debt / Equity | 33.93 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 38.99, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 9.55, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 30.21, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.30M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,275.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 38.99 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 9.55 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 30.21 |
| Revenue Per Employee | 1.30M |
| Employee Count | 4,275.00 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation recorded 197.21M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 19.39, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.02B, leaving 820.04M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.
| Income Tax | 197.21M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 19.39 |
As of the close on October 22, 2026, Mercury General Corporation's stock has gained approximately 39.56% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 89.69, while the 200-day moving average is 85.14.
| 52-Week Price Change | 39.56% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 89.69 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 85.14 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation generated 5.55B in revenue and converted that into 820.04M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 14.81.
| Revenue | 5.55B |
| Pretax Income | 1.02B |
| Net Income | 820.04M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 14.81 |
As of June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation holds 1.81B in cash and equivalents against 842.15M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -662.67M.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.81B |
| Total Debt | 842.15M |
| Net Debt | -662.67M |
| Equity (Book Value) | 2.48B |
| Book Value Per Share | 44.82 |
Mercury General Corporation produced 1.16B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -55.89M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.11B - equivalent to 19.97 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.16B |
| Capital Expenditures | -55.89M |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.11B |
| FCF Per Share | 19.97 |
These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.
| Pretax Margin | 18.32 |
| Profit Margin | 14.77 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Mercury General Corporation paid dividends of 1.11 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 7.51 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 21.29, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -5.02, meaning Mercury General Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.11 |
| Payout Ratio | 7.51 |
| Shareholder Yield | -5.02 |
| FCF Yield | 21.29 |
Mercury General Corporation's most recent stock split took place on October 10, 1997 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 10/10/1997 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |