HMN (Horace Mann Educators) EV-to-EBIT: 11.12 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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HMN Horace Mann Educators Corp HMN
69 GF Score
Price $52.10
GF Value $43.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Horace Mann Educators EV-to-EBIT?

Horace Mann Educators HMN +1.54% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 11.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 13.76. GuruFocus rates HMN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Insurance companies, Horace Mann Educators ranks worse than 63.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Horace Mann Educators's Enterprise Value is $2,679 Mil. Horace Mann Educators's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $241 Mil. Therefore, Horace Mann Educators's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Horace Mann Educators's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

HMN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.15   Med: 13.76   Max: 263.45
Current: 11.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Horace Mann Educators was 263.45. The lowest was 7.15. And the median was 13.76.

HMN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
63.11% of 347 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.77 vs HMN: 11.12

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Horace Mann Educators's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,298 Mil. Horace Mann Educators's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $241 Mil. Horace Mann Educators's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.48%.


Horace Mann Educators  (NYSE:HMN) 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) %.

Horace Mann Educators'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 )
=240.9/2298.16108
=10.48 %

Horace Mann Educators's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,298 Mil.
Horace Mann Educators'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 $241 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.


Horace Mann Educators EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Horace Mann Educators EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horace Mann Educators'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.

Horace Mann Educators EV-to-EBIT Chart

Horace Mann Educators Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Horace Mann Educators Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HMN vs STC, SLDE, HCI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Horace Mann Educators'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.


Horace Mann Educators EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Horace Mann Educators's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Horace Mann Educators's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Horace Mann Educators EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Horace Mann Educators's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2678.559/240.9
=11.12

Horace Mann Educators's current Enterprise Value is $2,679 Mil.
Horace Mann Educators'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 $241 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 11.12 mean?
Horace Mann Educators (HMN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Horace Mann Educators and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 13.76. Over the past decade, Horace Mann Educators' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.15 to 263.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Horace Mann Educators ranks #219 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Horace Mann Educators' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Horace Mann Educators' current EV-to-EBIT of 11.12 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 13.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.15 to a high of 263.45. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.77. Horace Mann Educators' value of 11.12 is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horace Mann Educators ranks #219 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Horace Mann Educators has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horace Mann Educators' EV-to-EBIT compare to STC and SLDE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Horace Mann Educators ranks #219 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Horace Mann Educators in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.77. Horace Mann Educators' value of 11.12 is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Horace Mann Educators' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.15 to 263.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.76 vs. the industry median of 8.77, Horace Mann Educators 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 8.77, based on 347 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. Horace Mann Educators's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.12 is 26.8% 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 Horace Mann Educators and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horace Mann Educators's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.12, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 13.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horace Mann Educators stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horace Mann Educators (HMN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.59, compared to a current price of $52.10 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.12, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 13.76 and 26.8% above the Insurance industry median of 8.77. Horace Mann Educators' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Horace Mann Educators (HMN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.12 as of Jul. 26, 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 Horace Mann Educators (HMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horace Mann Educators stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.10 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.59. GuruFocus considers Horace Mann Educators to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HMN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.12 (19% below median its 10-year median of 13.76)
  • GF Value™: $43.59 vs. price of $52.10 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.8% above the Insurance median (#219 of 347)

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


Horace Mann Educators Business Description

Address 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL, USA, 62715-0001
Horace Mann Educators Corp is a diversified insurance holding company that markets and underwrites personal lines of property and casualty insurance, retirement annuities, and life insurance. The company's property and casualty operations focus on automobile and homeowner insurance, while the retirement annuities are tax-qualified products. Horace Mann Educators markets its products to kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers, administrators, and other employees of public schools and their families. The Company conducts and manages its business in four reporting segments: (1) Property & Casualty, (2) Life & Retirement, (3) Supplemental & Group Benefits and (4) Corporate & Other.
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