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Selective Insurance GroupSIGI -1.15%82 EV-to-EBIT is 9.67 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 14.45. GuruFocus rates SIGI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Insurance companies, Selective Insurance Group ranks worse than 56.14% on this metric.
Selective Insurance Group (NAS:SIGI) 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.
Selective Insurance Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,879 Mil.
Selective Insurance 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 $682 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.
Selective Insurance Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Selective Insurance Group 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 - Property & Casualty subindustry, Selective Insurance 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.
Selective Insurance Group EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Selective Insurance Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Selective Insurance Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Selective Insurance Group's current Enterprise Value is $6,593 Mil.
Selective Insurance 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 $682 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.
Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Selective Insurance Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 14.45. Over the past decade, Selective Insurance Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.75 to 22.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Selective Insurance Group ranks #192 out of 342 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Selective Insurance Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Selective Insurance Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.75 to a high of 22.48. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.80. Selective Insurance Group's value of 9.67 is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Selective Insurance Group ranks #192 out of 342 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Selective Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Selective Insurance Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCY and RLI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Selective Insurance Group ranks #192 out of 342 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Selective Insurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.80. Selective Insurance Group's value of 9.67 is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Selective Insurance Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.75 to 22.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.45 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Selective Insurance 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 8.80, based on 342 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. Selective Insurance Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 is 9.9% 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 Selective Insurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Selective Insurance Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 14.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Selective Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $97.80, compared to a current price of $92.21 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.45 and 9.9% above the Insurance industry median of 8.80. Selective Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Selective Insurance Group (SIGI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67 as of Sep. 07, 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 Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Selective Insurance Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $92.21 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $97.80.
GuruFocus considers Selective Insurance Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SIGI:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.67 (33% below median its 10-year median of 14.45)
GF Value™: $97.80 vs. price of $92.21 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% above the Insurance median (#192 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SIGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Selective Insurance Group Inc is a regional property-casualty insurer based in New Jersey, with its operations focused in the New York metropolitan area. The Company has four operating segments: Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, E&S Lines, and Investments. Majority of revenue is gained from Standard Commercial Lines segment, which comprises of property and casualty insurance products and services provided in the standard marketplace to commercial enterprises, which are typically businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government agencies.
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