KG (Kestrel Group) EV-to-EBIT: -11.55 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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What is Kestrel Group EV-to-EBIT?

Kestrel Group KG +1.81% 6 EV-to-EBIT is -11.55 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates KG with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Insurance companies, Kestrel Group ranks worse than 290697.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kestrel Group's Enterprise Value is $222.67 Mil. Kestrel Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-19.27 Mil. Therefore, Kestrel Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -11.55.

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

KG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -234.82   Med: 4.06   Max: 5.1
Current: -11.55

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kestrel Group was 5.10. The lowest was -234.82. And the median was 4.06.

KG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 344 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.505 vs KG: -11.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kestrel Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $229.40 Mil. Kestrel Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-19.27 Mil. Kestrel Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -8.40%.


Kestrel Group  (NAS:KG) 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) %.

Kestrel Group'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 )
=-19.272/229.403
=-8.40 %

Kestrel Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $229.40 Mil.
Kestrel Group'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 $-19.27 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.


Kestrel Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kestrel Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kestrel 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.

Kestrel Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kestrel Group Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 4.14

Kestrel Group Quarterly Data
Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.09 5.23 4.14 4.34 -11.90

KG vs OXBR, RGA, EG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Kestrel 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.


Kestrel Group EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kestrel Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Kestrel Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kestrel Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=222.674/-19.272
=-11.55

Kestrel Group's current Enterprise Value is $222.67 Mil.
Kestrel Group'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 $-19.27 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 -11.55 mean?
Kestrel Group (KG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -11.55 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kestrel Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kestrel Group ranks #999999 out of 344 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Kestrel Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kestrel Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.55. Based on the distribution chart, Kestrel Group ranks #999999 out of 344 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kestrel Group has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kestrel Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to OXBR and RGA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Kestrel Group ranks #999999 out of 344 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kestrel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.51. 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. 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 Kestrel Group 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. Kestrel Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kestrel Group stock overvalued right now?
Kestrel Group (KG) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -11.55. The current EV-to-EBIT is -11.55. Kestrel Group's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 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 Kestrel Group (KG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -11.55 as of Aug. 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.

Kestrel Group Business Description

Address 48 Par-La-Ville Road, Suite 1141, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Kestrel Group Ltd specializes in providing fronting services to insurance program managers, MGAs, reinsurers, and reinsurance brokers with two reportable segments: Program Services and Legacy Reinsurance. The Group facilitates insurance transactions utilizing its management contracts with four insurance carriers. Its line business includes casualty, workers' compensation, catastrophe-exposed property, and non-catastrophe-exposed property, with diverse risk durations, sizes, and product types.
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