Beazley (BEZ) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What BEZ does

Beazley (BEZ) is a stock listed on the London Stock Exchange that provides risk insurance and reinsurance solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the rest of Europe. It operates through five segments: Cyber Risks (cyber and technology risks), Digital (marine, contingency, and SME liability risks via e-trading platforms and broker portals), MAP Risks (marine, portfolio underwriting, political, and contingency business), Property Risks (first-party property risks and reinsurance), and Specialty Risks (liability classes such as employment practices, directors and officers, healthcare, lawyers, international financial institutions, as well as life, health, personal accident, and jewelry, fine art, and specie products). Beazley plc was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Financial Services sector and the Insurance - Specialty industry, sitting alongside peers such as Hiscox (HSX), Lion Finance Group (BGEO), St. James's Place (STJ), Legal & General (LGEN), and Standard Life (SDLF).

Key numbers explained

• 13.06 GBP is the current price of one share of Beazley on the London Stock Exchange.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 15.7 shows how much investors pay per pound of the company's last 12 months' earnings; a lower forward P/E ratio of 12.7 reflects expected future earnings.
• The dividend yield of 1.91% tells you the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price; the ex-dividend date is 19 mar. 2026, and 30% of trailing 12-month earnings are paid out as dividends.
• Beta of 0.31 indicates the stock has historically moved less than the overall market, suggesting lower volatility.
• 11.8% profit margin and 14% operating margin show how much of each revenue pound remains as profit after costs and operating expenses.
• 14.2% return on equity measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 12.8% indicates a relatively low level of debt compared to equity.
• 212.36 price-to-book compares the market price to the book value of equity; a high figure can reflect intangible assets or strong earnings power.

What to watch

• Beazley's 0% price change today and 47.2% price change over the last 52 weeks (from a low of 7.5 to a high of 13.1) show significant recent movement, which can be typical for stocks in the Insurance - Specialty sector.
• Revenue growth of -6% year over year and a 11.8% profit margin are factors to monitor for changes in underwriting performance and cost management.
• The next earnings date of 5 aug. 2026 is a key calendar event where updated results can influence sentiment.
• The company's exposure to cyber and specialty liability risks, along with its digital distribution channels, may be affected by regulatory, claims, and technology trends.