(MCY) Mercury General - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5894001008

MCY: Automobile Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Commercial Insurance

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:MCY) is a leading provider of personal automobile insurance in the United States, operating through a network of independent agents and online sales platforms. The company offers a diverse range of insurance products, including homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella insurance. Its automobile insurance policies cover collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage, and other hazards. Homeowners insurance products include coverage for dwellings, liability, personal property, and additional protections. Mercury General distributes its policies in 11 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. Established in 1961, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Mercury General Corporation. For more information, visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com.

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:MCY) operates in the property and casualty insurance sector, focusing on personal and commercial lines. The company has built a reputation for providing affordable insurance products tailored to individual and business needs. Its direct-to-consumer online platforms complement its agency network, enhancing accessibility and convenience for policyholders. With over 60 years of experience, Mercury General has established itself as a stable player in the U.S. insurance market, emphasizing customer satisfaction and competitive pricing. The companys financial stability and long-term growth are supported by its disciplined underwriting practices and prudent risk management strategies.

Ticker Symbol: MCY Exchange: NYSE Type: common stock Country Origin: United States GICS Sub Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance Average Volume 20d: 302,486 Last Price: 54.97 SMA 20: 53.27 SMA 50: 54.15 SMA 200: 60.37 ATR: 1.88 Market Cap: 2,914.55M USD P/E: 6.23 P/E Forward: None P/B: 1.49 P/S: 0.53 RoE: None

3-Month Forecast: Based on the provided data, MCYs stock price is likely to remain range-bound between $52 and $58 over the next three months. The SMA 20 ($53.27) and SMA 50 ($54.15) indicate near-term support levels, while the SMA 200 ($60.37) suggests a longer-term resistance level. The low ATR (1.88) points to reduced volatility, implying a stable trading environment. Fundamentally, the P/E ratio of 6.23 and P/S ratio of 0.53 suggest the stock may be undervalued relative to peers, potentially attracting value investors. However, the absence of a forward P/E and RoE data introduces uncertainty about future earnings growth.

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MCY Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,082m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
GiC Sub-Industry Property & Casualty Insurance
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

MCY Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 25.5
Fundamental 64.2
Dividend Rating 14.8
Rel. Strength -11.7
Analysts 5/5
Fair Price Momentum 52.05 USD
Fair Price DCF 309.97 USD

MCY Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.27%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.93%
Annual Growth 5y -12.80%
Payout Consistency 95.2%

MCY Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 34.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -5%
Growth Correlation 5y 24%
CAGR 5y 11.36%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.21
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.79
Alpha -3.01
Beta 0.936
Volatility 31.59%
Current Volume 194k
Average Volume 20d 298.9k
What is the price of MCY stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 55.42 with a total of 194,015 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.97%, over one month by -0.86%, over three months by +11.84% and over the past year by +8.38%.
Is Mercury General a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Mercury General (NYSE:MCY) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 64.15 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MCY as of May 2025 is 52.05. This means that MCY is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.08%.
Is MCY a buy, sell or hold?
Mercury General has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy MCY.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MCY stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MCY Mercury General will be worth about 57.7 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 55.42. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.1%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 80 44.4%
Analysts Target Price 80 44.4%
ValueRay Target Price 57.7 4.1%