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QBE Insurance Group Limited (AU:QBE)
ASX:QBE
QBE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$21.48
-AU$0.02(-0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$21.48
-AU$0.02(-0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$18.38 - AU$24.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.99M
Average Volume (3M)3.66M
Market Cap
$29.69B
Enterprise ValueAU$25.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.05
Shares Outstanding1,505,558,600
10 Day Avg. Volume4,045,955
30 Day Avg. Volume3,658,213
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.33
Price to Book (P/B)1.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.80
P/FCF Ratio4.61
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.91
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$23.60Price Target Upside9.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationMaterial improvement in operating and free cash flow in 2025 indicates the business is generating durable internal capital. Strong cash generation supports underwriting volatility, funds reinvestment, dividends and reinsurance buys without immediate reliance on external financing, enhancing long-term resilience.
Improving Revenue And EarningsConsistent top-line growth and a sizable rise in net income show successful pricing, underwriting or business mix improvements. Sustained revenue and earnings growth over multiple years supports capital accumulation, underwriting margin rebuilding and strategic investments across geographies and lines.
Diversified Insurance + Investment ModelA business model combining underwriting and investment income funded by insurance float provides structural advantages: spread income from invested premiums, diversified revenue streams, and broker/distribution relationships that stabilize premium flows and enable efficient capital deployment over time.
Bears Say
Notable Rise In Total DebtA material increase in debt reduces financial flexibility and raises fixed obligations. Higher leverage can constrain capital returns, make funding costlier in stress, and limit ability to opportunistically deploy capital into growth or buybacks, weakening long-term balance-sheet optionality.
Historical Profitability VolatilityPast swings including a 2020 loss highlight cyclicality in underwriting results. Persistent volatility makes forward earnings and underwriting margins less predictable, complicating planning for capital allocation, dividends and reserve management over multi-year horizons.
Catastrophe And Underwriting ExposureExposure to large catastrophes and claim-severity shocks is inherent to the P&C and reinsurance business. These structural risks can produce sizable underwriting losses, drive reinsurance costs higher, and pressure margins and capital adequacy across planning cycles despite mitigation tools.
QBE Insurance Group Limited News
QBE FAQ
What was QBE Insurance Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
QBE Insurance Group Limited lowest share price was AU$18.38 and its highest was AU$24.20 in the past 12 months.
What is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap is $29.69B.
When is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 170 days.
How were QBE Insurance Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
QBE Insurance Group Limited released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported AU$1.053 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.952 by AU$0.1.
Is QBE Insurance Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts QBE Insurance Group Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does QBE Insurance Group Limited pay dividends?
QBE Insurance Group Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.68%. See more information on QBE Insurance Group Limited dividends here
What is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.9.
How many shares outstanding does QBE Insurance Group Limited have?
QBE Insurance Group Limited has 1,505,558,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to QBE Insurance Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
QBE Insurance Group Limited reported an EPS of AU$1.053 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.952. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.079%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of QBE Insurance Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:QBE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
QBE Insurance Group Limited Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$23.60 (9.87% Upside)
$23.60 (9.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:QBE Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $215.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
QBE Insurance Group Limited
QBE Insurance Group Limited underwrites general insurance and reinsurance risks. The company offers range of commercial, personal, and specialty products, such as commercial and domestic property, motor and motor casualty, agriculture, public/product liability, professional indemnity, workers' compensation, marine, energy and aviation, accident and health, financial and credit, and other insurances, as well as risk management solutions. It also manages Lloyd's syndicates, as well as offers investment management services. The company operates in Australia, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Pacific. QBE Insurance Group Limited was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
QBE Company Deck
QBE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with record investment income, improved return on equity, and a solid capital position. However, challenges remain in the crop insurance sector and non-core segment losses in North America. The overall sentiment leans towards positive due to the significant achievements outweighing the challenges.View all AU:QBE earnings summariesQBE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$23.60
▲(9.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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