Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) EV-to-EBIT: 34.08 (As of Sep. 20, 2026) — 330% Above Median

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DFM:SALAMA Islamic Arab Insurance Co DFM:SALAMA
41 GF Score
Price د.إ1.69
GF Value د.إ0.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Islamic Arab Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT?

Islamic Arab Insurance Co DFM:SALAMA +1.20% 41 EV-to-EBIT is 34.08 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 330% above its 10-year median of 7.93. GuruFocus rates DFM:SALAMA with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Insurance companies, Islamic Arab Insurance Co ranks worse than 282485.59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Enterprise Value is د.إ1,161 Mil. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ34 Mil. Therefore, Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 34.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Islamic Arab Insurance Co was 99.47. The lowest was -11.05. And the median was 7.93.

DFM:SALAMA's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 8.31
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ641 Mil. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ34 Mil. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.32%.


Islamic Arab Insurance Co  (DFM:SALAMA) 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) %.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=34.053/640.69414
=5.32 %

Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ641 Mil.
Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was د.إ34 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.


Islamic Arab Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Islamic Arab Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Islamic Arab Insurance Co'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.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Islamic Arab Insurance Co Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Islamic Arab Insurance Co Quarterly Data
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DFM:SALAMA vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Islamic Arab Insurance Co'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.


Islamic Arab Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Islamic Arab Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1160.550/34.053
=34.08

Islamic Arab Insurance Co's current Enterprise Value is د.إ1,161 Mil.
Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was د.إ34 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 34.08 mean?
Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 34.08 as of Sep. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Islamic Arab Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 330% above median its historical median of 7.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Islamic Arab Insurance Co ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Islamic Arab Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.08 is 330% above median its 10-year median of 7.93. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.31. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's value of 34.08 is 310.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Islamic Arab Insurance Co ranks #999999 out of 354 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Islamic Arab Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Islamic Arab Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Islamic Arab Insurance Co ranks #999999 out of 354 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Islamic Arab Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.31. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's value of 34.08 is 310.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.93 vs. the industry median of 8.31, Islamic Arab Insurance Co 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 8.31, based on 354 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. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.08 is 310.1% 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 Islamic Arab Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 34.08, which is 330% above median its own 10-year median of 7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Islamic Arab Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.65, compared to a current price of د.إ1.69 — trading 160% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 34.08, which is 330% above median its 10-year median of 7.93 and 310.1% above the Insurance industry median of 8.31. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 34.08 as of Sep. 20, 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.

Is Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islamic Arab Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.69 is trading 160% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.65. GuruFocus considers Islamic Arab Insurance Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:SALAMA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 34.08 (330% above median its 10-year median of 7.93)
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.65 vs. price of د.إ1.69 (160% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 310.1% above the Insurance median (#999999 of 354)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:SALAMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Islamic Arab Insurance Co Business Description

Address Sheikh Rashid Road, Block A, 4th Floor, Spectrum Building, P.O. Box 10214, Oud Metha, Dubai, ARE
Islamic Arab Insurance Co is a Takaful (Islamic Insurance) and Re-Takaful insurance company focusing on providing sharia-compliant takaful solutions to both institutional and individual customers. It offers various insurance products, such as health insurance, auto insurance, different types of life insurance, home insurance, marine insurance, employee benefits plans, savings plans, and property and casualty insurance products, among others. The Group has two segments: General Takaful and Life Takaful. Maximum revenue is generated from the General Takaful business, incorporating all classes of general takaful, including fire, marine, motor, general accident, engineering, and medical. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Asia, and the rest from Africa.
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