BOW (Bowhead Specialty Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: 14.00 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is Bowhead Specialty Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Bowhead Specialty Holdings BOW -0.81% 17 EV-to-EBIT is 14.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 16.02. GuruFocus rates BOW with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Insurance companies, Bowhead Specialty Holdings ranks worse than 74.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Bowhead Specialty Holdings's Enterprise Value is $1,096.9 Mil. Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $78.3 Mil. Therefore, Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BOW' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.85   Med: 16.02   Max: 28.46
Current: 14

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Bowhead Specialty Holdings was 28.46. The lowest was 8.85. And the median was 16.02.

BOW's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
74.2% of 345 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.74 vs BOW: 14.00

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Bowhead Specialty Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $785.9 Mil. Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $78.3 Mil. Bowhead Specialty Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.97%.


Bowhead Specialty Holdings  (NYSE:BOW) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=78.326/785.88634
=9.97 %

Bowhead Specialty Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $785.9 Mil.
Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $78.3 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Bowhead Specialty Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Bowhead Specialty Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 20.73 12.82

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.78 17.04 10.01 12.82 10.03

BOW vs TRUP, ROOT, ASIC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Bowhead Specialty Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Bowhead Specialty Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1096.878/78.326
=14.00

Bowhead Specialty Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $1,096.9 Mil.
Bowhead Specialty Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $78.3 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 14.00 mean?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings (BOW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bowhead Specialty Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 16.02. Over the past decade, Bowhead Specialty Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.85 to 28.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowhead Specialty Holdings ranks #256 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Bowhead Specialty Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.00 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 16.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.85 to a high of 28.46. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.74. Bowhead Specialty Holdings' value of 14.00 is 60.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowhead Specialty Holdings ranks #256 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowhead Specialty Holdings has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowhead Specialty Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to TRUP and ROOT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Bowhead Specialty Holdings ranks #256 out of 345 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Bowhead Specialty Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.74. Bowhead Specialty Holdings' value of 14.00 is 60.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowhead Specialty Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.85 to 28.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.02 vs. the industry median of 8.74, Bowhead Specialty Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Insurance companies is 8.74, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowhead Specialty Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.00 is 60.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bowhead Specialty Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowhead Specialty Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.00, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 16.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bowhead Specialty Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings (BOW) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 14.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.00, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 16.02 and 60.2% above the Insurance industry median of 8.74. Bowhead Specialty Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowhead Specialty Holdings (BOW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Business Description

Address 452 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10018
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc offers commercial specialty property and casualty insurance products. The company offers underwriting solutions to various businesses across four underwriting divisions, which include Casualty, Professional Liability, Healthcare Liability, and Baleen Specialty. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Casualty division, which specializes in general liability coverage, which protects a company against liability arising from bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage, for risks in the construction, distribution, heavy manufacturing, real estate, public entity, and hospitality segments, and also considers underwriting risks in a broader range of industries. Geographically, the company operates in the United States.
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