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The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$59.64 Mil.
The Western Investment Co of Canada's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$13.23 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Western Investment Co of Canada 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, The Western Investment Co of Canada'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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Investment Co of Canada's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Investment Co of Canada's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Western Investment Co of Canada's current Enterprise Value is C$81.98 Mil.
The Western Investment Co of Canada's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$13.23 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #108 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Western Investment Co of Canada's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.55. The Western Investment Co of Canada's value of 6.20 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #108 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Western Investment Co of Canada has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Investment Co of Canada's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #108 out of 345 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts The Western Investment Co of Canada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.55. The Western Investment Co of Canada's value of 6.20 is 27.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.00 vs. the industry median of 8.55, The Western Investment Co of Canada has consistently been below 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 8.55, based on 345 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. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 is 27.5% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.73, compared to a current price of C$1.03 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.00 and 27.5% below the Insurance industry median of 8.55. The Western Investment Co of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20 as of Aug. 03, 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$1.03 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.73.
GuruFocus considers The Western Investment Co of Canada to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:WI:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.20 (38% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
GF Value™: C$12.73 vs. price of C$1.03 (91.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% below the Insurance median (#108 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:WI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Western Investment Co of Canada Ltd is a Canada-based insurance and investments holding company focused on decentralized ownership of insurance businesses and centralized investment management. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the company is involved in property and other insurance business offering niche products, including accident & sickness, automobile, boiler & machinery, fidelity, legal expense, liability, marine, and surety. In addition, the company also has a non-controlling interest investment in a number of companies.
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