Overview
QBE Insurance Group combines a large, geographically diverse underwriting operation with exposure to the changing economics of insurance claims and investment markets. The supplied figures show A$19.4 billion in revenue, growth of 8.30% and a profit margin of 11.15%. Its A$23.81 share price is within the upper portion of its 52-week range, while the company’s 3.29% dividend yield and valuation ratios offer further context for Australian investors.
QBE Insurance Group is a Sydney-headquartered general insurer and reinsurer with operations across Australia Pacific, North America and international markets. Its broad underwriting portfolio spans commercial and domestic property, agriculture, motor, liability, workers’ compensation, professional indemnity, marine, energy and aviation, among other lines. It also manages Lloyd’s syndicates and provides investment management services. The business has substantial scale, with displayed revenue of A$19.4 billion and a market capitalisation of A$34.3 billion.
Key facts
- Ticker
- QBE
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU000000QBE9
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance – Property & Casualty
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$24.32
- Previous close
- A$24.04
- Day change
- +A$0.28 (+1.16%)
- Market cap
- 35.6B
- 52W low
- A$17.63
- 52W high
- A$25.45
Price and trend
Last price: A$24.32
- Price
- A$24.32
- 52W range
- A$17.63 – A$25.45
- 50-day SMA
- A$23.16
- 200-day SMA
- A$22.39
- Price vs 50D SMA
- 5.03%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- 8.63%
Valuation
- P/E
- 11.24
- PEG
- 0.58
- EPS
- 2.13
- Dividend yield
- 3.17%
- Beta
- 0.10
QBE’s displayed price-to-earnings ratio is 11.67, while its PEG ratio is 0.58. These measures provide a valuation snapshot, not a standalone conclusion: insurance earnings can vary with claims experience, pricing and investment performance. The 3.29% dividend yield adds an income dimension, but future distributions are not guaranteed.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 8.30%
- Revenue TTM
- 19.4B
- Profit margin
- 11.15%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$24.32
- Target price
- A$24.52
- Target vs last price
- 0.82% from last price
The supplied trading context is constructive but not conclusive: at A$23.81, QBE sits above its A$23.24 50-day moving average and A$22.33 200-day average, and within the upper part of its A$17.63–A$25.45 52-week range. The displayed analyst target is A$24.19, just 1.60% from the last price; that is secondary context rather than a forecast or measure of business quality. Investors may weigh QBE’s scale, reported growth and profitability against the variable claims and investment outcomes inherent in insurance.
Risks
QBE’s underwriting results are exposed to the frequency and severity of insured claims across its property, casualty and other lines, as well as the quality of its pricing and reserving. Its geographic and product breadth diversifies its business, but also means results can be affected by differing market and regulatory conditions. Investment performance can influence an insurer’s overall earnings, while the share price remains exposed to changes in market expectations. The 3.29% dividend yield is not assured and may vary with the share price and future distributions.
FAQ
What does QBE Insurance Group do?
QBE underwrites general insurance and reinsurance across Australia Pacific, North America and international markets. Its products cover areas including property, motor, agriculture, liability, workers’ compensation, marine, energy and aviation.
How has QBE’s business been growing?
The supplied figures show revenue of A$19.4 billion and revenue growth of 8.30%. Its reported profit margin is 11.15%, offering a snapshot of profitability alongside that growth.
Does QBE pay a dividend?
QBE has a displayed dividend yield of 3.29%. Yield can change as the share price and dividend payments change, and it should not be treated as a guaranteed return.
How does QBE’s share price compare with its recent trading range?
At A$23.81, the share price is within its supplied 52-week range of A$17.63 to A$25.45 and closer to the high end. It is also above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages shown in the payload.
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