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Mercury General Corporation (MCY)

Mercury General Corporation is a listed common equity on the NYSE under the ticker MCY. Through its subsidiaries, the company writes personal automobile insurance in the United States and also provides homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella coverage. Its automobile insurance offerings include coverage for collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, and uninsured or underinsured motorists, along with other related hazards. The homeowners line includes dwelling, liability, personal property, and related protections. Mercury General distributes policies through independent agents and insurance agencies, and also through direct internet sales portals. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-MCY
$97.09
-7.7% Downside
Fair
$120
14.1% Upside
Fair
Great
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1.27
1.2%
August 4, 2026
6.9x
2.2x
0.9x
5.888 B
5.047 B
9.1%
47.9%
1.8
8.4%
169.0%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$97.09

Estimated downside of 7.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$168.24

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$97.09

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$120

Analysts imply upside of 14.1%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

6.136 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

6.206 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.145 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

650.4 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.10

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.8

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

169.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

14

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

1.2%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.27

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

8.4%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 1 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$97.09
Estimated downside 7.7%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 7.7%
Analyst Target
$120
Implied upside 14.1%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is $97.09. This implies an estimated downside of 7.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 7.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is $120. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 14.1%.

The current financial health read for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is August 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.2%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.27.

The current P/E ratio listed for Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is 6.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Mercury General Corporation is 5.888 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Mercury General Corporation is 5.047 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Mercury General Corporation is NYSE-MCY, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE-MCY) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Mercury General Corporation is 9.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Mercury General Corporation is 47.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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