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James River Group HoldingsJRVR -0.86%58 EV-to-EBIT is 9.36 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 14.71. GuruFocus rates JRVR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Insurance companies, James River Group Holdings ranks worse than 53.78% on this metric.
James River Group Holdings (NAS:JRVR) 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.
James River Group Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $470.8 Mil.
James River Group Holdings'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 $48.4 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.
James River Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
James River Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, James River Group 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.
James River Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, James River Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James River Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
James River Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $453.3 Mil.
James River Group Holdings'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 $48.4 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.
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.36 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on James River Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 14.71. According to the industry distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #185 out of 344 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is James River Group Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
James River Group Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 9.36 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.71. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.51. James River Group Holdings' value of 9.36 is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #185 out of 344 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, James River Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James River Group Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to FACO and OSG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #185 out of 344 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places James River Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.51. James River Group Holdings' value of 9.36 is 10.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.71 vs. the industry median of 8.51, James River Group 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 8.51, based on 344 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. James River Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.36 is 10.1% 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 James River Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James River Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.36, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 14.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James River Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings (JRVR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.79, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.36, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.71 and 10.1% above the Insurance industry median of 8.51. James River Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.36 as of Aug. 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.79.
GuruFocus considers James River Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JRVR:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.36 (36% below median its 10-year median of 14.71)
GF Value™: $5.79 vs. price of $4.03 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% above the Insurance median (#185 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JRVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James River Group Holdings Inc is a holding company that owns and operates a group of specialty insurance companies focused on underwriting small and middle market casualty risks within the U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) lines market. The Company operates in two specialty property-casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance.
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