Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) EV-to-EBITDA: -2.94 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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DFM:WATANIA Watania International Holding PJSC DFM:WATANIA
37 GF Score
Price د.إ0.69
GF Value د.إ0.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBITDA?

Watania International Holding PJSC DFM:WATANIA +1.78% 37 EV-to-EBITDA is -2.94 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DFM:WATANIA with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Insurance companies, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks better than 98.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Watania International Holding PJSC's enterprise value is د.إ-173.6 Mil. Watania International Holding PJSC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ59.1 Mil. Therefore, Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:WATANIA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -764.52   Med: 2.15   Max: 20.08
Current: -2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Watania International Holding PJSC was 20.08. The lowest was -764.52. And the median was 2.15.

DFM:WATANIA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
98.85% of 348 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs DFM:WATANIA: -2.94

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-25), Watania International Holding PJSC's stock price is د.إ0.685. Watania International Holding PJSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ0.153. Therefore, Watania International Holding PJSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.48.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Watania International Holding PJSC  (DFM:WATANIA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Watania International Holding PJSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.685/0.153
=4.48

Watania International Holding PJSC's share price for today is د.إ0.685.
Watania International Holding PJSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 د.إ0.153.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Watania International Holding PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.36 3.05 -5.08 -3.59 -2.76

Watania International Holding PJSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 -5.61 -2.96 -2.76 -3.11 -3.19

DFM:WATANIA vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


DFM:WATANIA
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Watania International Holding PJSC EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-173.617/59.073
=-2.94

Watania International Holding PJSC's current Enterprise Value is د.إ-173.6 Mil.
Watania International Holding PJSC's EBITDA 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 د.إ59.1 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.94 mean?
Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.94 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Watania International Holding PJSC. According to the industry distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #4 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Watania International Holding PJSC's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #4 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watania International Holding PJSC has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watania International Holding PJSC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #4 out of 348 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Watania International Holding PJSC in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 7.92, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Watania International Holding PJSC. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watania International Holding PJSC's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watania International Holding PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.69, compared to a current price of د.إ0.69 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.94. Watania International Holding PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.94 as of Aug. 25, 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 Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watania International Holding PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.69 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.69. GuruFocus considers Watania International Holding PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:WATANIA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -2.94
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.69 vs. price of د.إ0.69 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Watania International Holding PJSC Business Description

Address The Galleries, Building 2, Level 13, Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai, ARE
Watania International Holding PJSC is an Investment holding company. The principal activity of the company includes investment in subsidiaries and securities such as agricultural, commercial, educational, energy, industrial, technological, and tourist enterprises & management, outer space projects, health care, sports, and water enterprises & development, oil & natural gas projects. The company's segments include: General takaful; Group family; and Family. It derives maximum revenue from General Takaful segment.
37GF Score

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