PGR vs WRB
Progressive Corporation and W. R. Berkley Corporation, both Financial Services
Progressive Corporation is the larger company at $120B against $25B. On trailing earnings PGR is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 10.9 against 14.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year WRB returned +1.1% against -4.4% for PGR.
| Figure | PGR | WRB |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $217 | $71.90 |
| Market cap | $120B | $25B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 10.9 | 14.8 |
| Dividend yield | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| 1-year return | -4.4% | +1.1% |
| 5-year return | +158% | +151% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Progressive Corporation
Revenue of $24B in Q2 2026, net income $3.3B. Its largest reported line is Underwriting Operations, 82% of the disclosed total.
W. R. Berkley Corporation
Revenue of $3.7B in Q2 2026, net income $452M. Its largest reported line is Insurance, 88% of the disclosed total.
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