Brighthouse Financial (MEX:BHF) EV-to-EBIT: 5.51 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MEX:BHF Brighthouse Financial Inc MEX:BHF
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,025.00
GF Value MXN1,316.87
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Brighthouse Financial EV-to-EBIT?

Brighthouse Financial MEX:BHF 72 EV-to-EBIT is 5.51 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BHF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,316.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Insurance companies, Brighthouse Financial ranks better than 73.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Brighthouse Financial's Enterprise Value is MXN108,883 Mil. Brighthouse Financial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN19,774 Mil. Therefore, Brighthouse Financial's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.51.

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

MEX:BHF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -323.03   Med: -0.33   Max: 1142.15
Current: 5.64

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Brighthouse Financial was 1142.15. The lowest was -323.03. And the median was -0.33.

MEX:BHF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
73.85% of 348 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.75 vs MEX:BHF: 5.64

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Brighthouse Financial's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-8,925 Mil. Brighthouse Financial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN19,774 Mil. Brighthouse Financial's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -221.57%.


Brighthouse Financial  (MEX:BHF) 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) %.

Brighthouse Financial'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 )
=19774.045/-8924.664
=-221.57 %

Brighthouse Financial's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-8,925 Mil.
Brighthouse Financial'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 MXN19,774 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.


Brighthouse Financial EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Brighthouse Financial EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Brighthouse Financial'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.

Brighthouse Financial EV-to-EBIT Chart

Brighthouse Financial 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 1.28 0.53 -2.07 1.73 2.46

Brighthouse Financial 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 0.82 -0.27 2.46 -291.90 -0.20

MEX:BHF vs GNW, FG, CNO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Brighthouse Financial'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.


Brighthouse Financial EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

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

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


MEX:BHF
72GF Score
Brighthouse Financial Inc MEX:BHF
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Brighthouse Financial EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Brighthouse Financial's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=108882.584/19774.045
=5.51

Brighthouse Financial's current Enterprise Value is MXN108,883 Mil.
Brighthouse Financial'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 MXN19,774 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 5.51 mean?
Brighthouse Financial (MEX:BHF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.51 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Brighthouse Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brighthouse Financial ranks #91 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Brighthouse Financial's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Brighthouse Financial's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.51. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.75. Brighthouse Financial's value of 5.51 is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brighthouse Financial ranks #91 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brighthouse Financial has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brighthouse Financial's EV-to-EBIT compare to GNW and FG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Brighthouse Financial ranks #91 out of 348 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Brighthouse Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.75. Brighthouse Financial's value of 5.51 is 37% below this benchmark. 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 8.75, based on 348 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. Brighthouse Financial's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.51 is 37% below 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 Brighthouse Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brighthouse Financial's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brighthouse Financial stock overvalued right now?
Brighthouse Financial (MEX:BHF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 5.51. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,316.87, compared to a current price of MXN1,025.00 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.51 and 37% below the Insurance industry median of 8.75. Brighthouse Financial's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Brighthouse Financial (MEX:BHF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.51 as of Aug. 11, 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 Brighthouse Financial (MEX:BHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brighthouse Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,025.00 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,316.87.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BHF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.51
  • GF Value™: MXN1,316.87 vs. price of MXN1,025.00 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37% below the Insurance median (#91 of 348)

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


Brighthouse Financial Business Description

Address 11225 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
Brighthouse Financial Inc is a United States-based provider of annuity products and life insurance through independent distribution channels and marketing arrangements with distribution partners. Its segments are: Annuities, that derives majority of the revenue, includes variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities; The life segment includes variable, term, universal, and whole life policies; The Run-off segment consists of products that are no longer actively sold and are separately managed, including ULSG, structured settlements, pension risk transfer contracts, certain company-owned life insurance policies and certain funding agreements; and The Corporate & Other segment consists of activities related to funding agreements associated with the company.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MEX:BHF

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN1,025.00
Price
MXN1,316.87
GF Value