Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) EV-to-EBIT: -3.58 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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DFM:WATANIA Watania International Holding PJSC DFM:WATANIA
37 GF Score
Price د.إ0.67
GF Value د.إ0.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBIT?

Watania International Holding PJSC DFM:WATANIA -1.03% 37 EV-to-EBIT is -3.58 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:WATANIA with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Insurance companies, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks better than 99.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Watania International Holding PJSC's Enterprise Value is د.إ-176.6 Mil. Watania International Holding PJSC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ49.3 Mil. Therefore, Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:WATANIA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.25   Med: 1.46   Max: 50.55
Current: -3.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Watania International Holding PJSC was 50.55. The lowest was -16.25. And the median was 1.46.

DFM:WATANIA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
99.13% of 345 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.41 vs DFM:WATANIA: -3.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Watania International Holding PJSC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ-188.3 Mil. Watania International Holding PJSC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ49.3 Mil. Watania International Holding PJSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -26.17%.


Watania International Holding PJSC  (DFM:WATANIA) 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) %.

Watania International Holding PJSC'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 )
=49.272/-188.297062
=-26.17 %

Watania International Holding PJSC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ-188.3 Mil.
Watania International Holding PJSC'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.إ49.3 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.


Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watania International Holding PJSC'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.

Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBIT Chart

Watania International Holding PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.53 1.88 -8.93 -6.14 -3.38

Watania International Holding PJSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.80 -3.86 -3.38 -3.86 -3.82

DFM:WATANIA vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Watania International Holding PJSC'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.


Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


DFM:WATANIA
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Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-176.603/49.272
=-3.58

Watania International Holding PJSC's current Enterprise Value is د.إ-176.6 Mil.
Watania International Holding PJSC'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.إ49.3 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 -3.58 mean?
Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.58 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Watania International Holding PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #3 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Watania International Holding PJSC's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. Based on the distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #3 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watania International Holding PJSC has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #3 out of 345 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Watania International Holding PJSC in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.41. 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 8.41, 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. 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 Watania International Holding PJSC and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watania International Holding PJSC's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watania International Holding PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.69, compared to a current price of د.إ0.67 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. Watania International Holding PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58 as of Aug. 23, 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 Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watania International Holding PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.67 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.69. GuruFocus considers Watania International Holding PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:WATANIA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.58
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.69 vs. price of د.إ0.67 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Watania International Holding PJSC Business Description

Address The Galleries, Building 2, Level 13, Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai, ARE
Watania International Holding PJSC is an Investment holding company. The principal activity of the company includes investment in subsidiaries and securities such as agricultural, commercial, educational, energy, industrial, technological, and tourist enterprises & management, outer space projects, health care, sports, and water enterprises & development, oil & natural gas projects. The company's segments include: General takaful; Group family; and Family. It derives maximum revenue from General Takaful segment.
37GF Score

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