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Mercury General Corp (MCY-N)
NYSE:MCY
53.99
0.08
(0.15%) 1d
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Mercury General Corp (MCY) has garnered attention as a leading provider of insurance in California, particularly in the Los Angeles area. Recent reports indicate that the financial repercussions from the Los Angeles fires are less severe than initially anticipated, leading to an optimistic outlook for the company's performance. Despite facing challenges, the company exhibits robust financial metrics, including a meaningful return on equity (ROE) of 26% and 34%, as noted by different experts. The stock is trading at a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio, underscoring its potential for significant upside, with analysts projecting a price target ranging from $70 to $80. Consequently, investors are encouraged to adjust their stop-loss levels and remain optimistic about the stock's future growth.
The insurer of private homes and autos in the Los Angeles area has traded down aggressively as the wildfires have raged. Although analysts expect EPS to be reported at near zero this quarter, the outlook for the end of the fires looks positive and we think the news is fully discounted in the share price now. It trades at 5x earnings, 1.5x book and supports a 34% ROE. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $35, looking to achieve $70 -- upside potential of 40%. Yield 2.5%
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Mercury General Corp(MCY-N) Rating
Ranking : 1 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0
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Mercury General Corp(MCY-N) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercury General Corp stock symbol?
Mercury General Corp is a American stock, trading under the symbol MCY-N on the New York Stock Exchange (MCY). It is usually referred to as NYSE:MCY or MCY-N
Is Mercury General Corp a buy or a sell?
In the last year, there was no coverage of Mercury General Corp published on Stockchase.
Is Mercury General Corp a good investment or a top pick?
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Why is Mercury General Corp stock dropping?
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Is Mercury General Corp worth watching?
0 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Mercury General Corp In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is Mercury General Corp stock price?
On 2025-03-11, Mercury General Corp (MCY-N) stock closed at a price of $53.99.
We reiterate MCY, a provider of insurance in California as a TOP PICK. The company recently reported the impact from the LA fires will not be as bad as feared and that liquidity remains strong. It trades at 9x earnings, 1.6x book and supports a robust 26% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $35) to $40, looking to achieve $69 — upside potential over 25%. Yield 2.3%
(Analysts’ price target is $80.00)