Beazley plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
Last traded: Yesterday at 5:04 PM
Beazley plc provides risk insurance and reinsurance solutions in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Cyber Risks, Digital, MAP Risks, Property Risks, and Specialty Risks segments. The Cyber Risk segment underwrites cyber and technology risks. The Digital segment underwrites various marine, contingency, and SME liability risks through digital channels, such as e-trading platforms and broker portals. The MAP Risks segment underwrites marine, portfolio underwriting and political, and contingency business. The Property Risks segment underwrites first party property risks and reinsurance business. The Specialty Risks segment underwrites liability classes, including employment practices risks and directors and officers, as well as healthcare, lawyers, and international financial institutions. It also underwrites life, health, and personal accident; and jewelry, fine art, and specie products risk insurance. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
31.48
PB ratio
-
Dividend yield
0.03%
Beta
0.75
Market cap
-
Enterprise value
-
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Insurance—Property & Casualty / Financial Services |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 1965 |
| Website | https://www.beazley.com |
| Mailing address | 22 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4BQ United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7667 0623 / 44 20 7082 5198 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
0.03%
Dividend amount
£0.16
Payout ratio
66.60%
Beazley plc paid £0.16 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 09 Mar 2023.The dividend payout ratio is 66.60%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.BEZ dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
BEZ's forward dividend amount is £0.26 and the forward dividend yield is 4.98%. A forward dividend yield is the percentage of a company's current stock price that it expects to pay out as dividends over a certain time period, generally 12 months. Forward dividend yields are generally used in circumstances where the yield is predictable based on past instances. If not, trailing yields, which indicate the same value over the previous 12 months, are used.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2023, following are the company executives and directors listed on Beazley plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Adrian Peter Cox | CEO & Exec. Director | 50 | 1.4M |
| Ms. Sally Michelle Lake | Group Fin. Director, Exec. Sponsor of the Women in Fin. Charter & Exec. Director | 43 | 1.08M |
| Mr. Troy Dehmann | Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Mr. Stuart Simpson | Chief Investment Officer | ||
| Mark Moerdyk | Chief Technology Officer | ||
| Ms. Sarah Booth | Head of Investor Relations & Chair of the Diversity Steering Group | ||
| Ms. Katia Mullier | Sr. Compliance Officer | ||
| Ms. Georgina Peters-Venzano | Chief Marketing Officer | ||
| Ms. Pippa Vowles | Head of Culture & People | ||
| Mr. Jeremiah Edward Sullivan | Head & Chair of US Management Committee |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
4.64%
Operating margin
7.34%
Return on assets
1.14%
Return on equity
6.84%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Beazley plc is and its enterprise value is .
The BEZ's stocks Beta value is 0.75 making it 25% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Beazley plc (LSE:BEZ) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Beazley plc's Stock Symbol?
Beazley plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "BEZ".
2. What is Beazley plc's stock price today?
One share of BEZ stock can currently be purchased for approximately £560.
3. How can I contact Beazley plc?
Beazley plc's mailing address is 22 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4BQ United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7667 0623.
4. What is Beazley plc's official website?
The official website of Beazley plc is https://www.beazley.com.