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OUTsurance GroupJSE:OUT -1.25%71 EV-to-EBIT is 15.81 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 9.95. GuruFocus rates JSE:OUT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R46.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Insurance companies, OUTsurance Group ranks worse than 79.25% on this metric.
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.
OUTsurance Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R110,672 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. OUTsurance Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7,998 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.
OUTsurance Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
OUTsurance Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OUTsurance Group'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.
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, OUTsurance Group'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.
OUTsurance Group EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, OUTsurance Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OUTsurance Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
OUTsurance Group's current Enterprise Value is R126,427 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. OUTsurance Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7,998 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.
OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.81 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on OUTsurance Group and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 9.95. Over the past decade, OUTsurance Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.75 to 19.65. According to the industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #275 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is OUTsurance Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
OUTsurance Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.81 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 9.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 19.65. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.70. OUTsurance Group's value of 15.81 is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #275 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OUTsurance Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OUTsurance Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #275 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places OUTsurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.70. OUTsurance Group's value of 15.81 is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, OUTsurance Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.75 to 19.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.95 vs. the industry median of 8.70, OUTsurance Group 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 8.70, 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. OUTsurance Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.81 is 81.7% 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 OUTsurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OUTsurance Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.81, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 9.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OUTsurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R46.64, compared to a current price of R81.84 — trading 75.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.81, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 9.95 and 81.7% above the Insurance industry median of 8.70. OUTsurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.81 as of Jul. 19, 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R81.84 is trading 75.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R46.64.
GuruFocus considers OUTsurance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:OUT:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.81 (59% above median its 10-year median of 9.95)
GF Value™: R46.64 vs. price of R81.84 (75.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.7% above the Insurance median (#275 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OUTsurance Group Ltd is an insurance group that specialises in Property and Casualty insurance. Its main segments include personal insurance, business insurance, compulsory third-party vehicle insurance, life insurance, and administration services. The company provides motor, home, business, life, funeral, and pet insurance products through its subsidiaries. The company's primary source of revenue is insurance premiums. The group's activities are focused on the South African, Australian and Irish markets.
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