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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.72%

The yield on cost (YOC) for W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is 2.72%.

WRB Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.72%

Yield on Cost for WRB

WRB now pays $1.86 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-14)$16.4511.31%
5 years ago(2021-06-10)$33.495.55%
3 years ago(2023-06-12)$38.104.88%
1 year ago(2025-06-16)$73.122.54%
Buying today(at $68.27)$68.272.72%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.72% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 54.7% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.72%

In 3 years

12.89%

In 5 years

36.31%

In 10 years

484.01%

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$68.27
$1.86
54.70%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.72%

Ending YOC

1895.12%

Year 15 Dividend

$1293.80

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$3653.81

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
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Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$1.862.72%$0.00
Year 1$2.88+54.70%4.21%$2.88
Year 2$4.45+54.70%6.52%$7.33
Year 3$6.89+54.70%10.09%$14.22
Year 4$10.65+54.70%15.60%$24.87
Year 5$16.48+54.70%24.14%$41.35
Year 6$25.49+54.70%37.34%$66.84
Year 7$39.44+54.70%57.77%$106.28
Year 8$61.01+54.70%89.37%$167.30
Year 9$94.39+54.70%138.26%$261.69
Year 10$146.02+54.70%213.89%$407.71
Year 11$225.89+54.70%330.88%$633.61
Year 12$349.46+54.70%511.88%$983.06
Year 13$540.61+54.70%791.88%$1523.68
Year 14$836.33+54.70%1225.03%$2360.01
Year 15$1293.80+54.70%1895.12%$3653.81

W. R. Berkley Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

W. R. Berkley Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for WRB stock is 2.72%.

About W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation functions as an insurance holding company, primarily underwriting commercial policies across the United States and globally. Its extensive operations are divided into two principal divisions: Insurance, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment delivers a wide spectrum of commercial insurance solutions. This includes foundational coverages such as general liability, property, commercial auto, and professional liability, alongside specialized offerings like workers' compensation, environmental policies for diverse businesses, directors and officers (D&O) liability, cyber risk protection, and niche policies for fine arts and jewelry. The segment also extends to personal lines, providing home and automobile insurance, and specialized liability products for sectors such as law enforcement and public officials. Additionally, it offers accident and health insurance, group life, and crime and fidelity products, coupled with risk management and alternative risk program services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment focuses on assisting other insurance carriers and self-insured entities in effectively managing their overall risk exposure. This is accomplished through both treaty reinsurance, which handles portfolios of policies, and facultative reinsurance, designed for individual risks. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Greenwich, CT
8,606 employees
Financial Services / Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
CEO
William Robert Berkley Jr.