Jackson Financial (FRA:8WF) EV-to-EBITDA: 111.90 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 5440% Above Median

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FRA:8WF Jackson Financial Inc FRA:8WF
73 GF Score
Price €109.95
GF Value €80.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Jackson Financial EV-to-EBITDA?

Jackson Financial FRA:8WF -0.86% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 111.90 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 5440% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Insurance companies, Jackson Financial ranks worse than 97.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Jackson Financial's enterprise value is €8,342 Mil. Jackson Financial's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €75 Mil. Therefore, Jackson Financial's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 111.90.

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

FRA:8WF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -576.16   Med: 2.02   Max: 125.11
Current: 118.87

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Jackson Financial was 125.11. The lowest was -576.16. And the median was 2.02.

FRA:8WF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.99% of 348 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.03 vs FRA:8WF: 118.87

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 (2026-08-13), Jackson Financial's stock price is €109.95. Jackson Financial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.664. Therefore, Jackson Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 165.59.

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


Jackson Financial  (FRA:8WF) 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.

Jackson Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=109.95/0.664
=165.59

Jackson Financial's share price for today is €109.95.
Jackson Financial'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 €0.664.

* 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?


Jackson Financial EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jackson Financial EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jackson Financial'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.

Jackson Financial EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Jackson Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Jackson Financial Quarterly Data
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FRA:8WF vs LNC, PRI, CNO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Jackson Financial'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.


Jackson Financial EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Jackson Financial EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Jackson Financial's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8341.564/74.543
=111.90

Jackson Financial's current Enterprise Value is €8,342 Mil.
Jackson Financial'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 €75 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 111.90 mean?
Jackson Financial (FRA:8WF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 111.90 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jackson Financial. This is 5440% above median its historical median of 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Jackson Financial ranks #341 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Jackson Financial's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Jackson Financial's current EV-to-EBITDA of 111.90 is 5440% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.03. Jackson Financial's value of 111.90 is 1293.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jackson Financial ranks #341 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jackson Financial has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jackson Financial's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LNC and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Jackson Financial ranks #341 out of 348 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Jackson Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.03. Jackson Financial's value of 111.90 is 1293.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 8.03, Jackson Financial 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-EBITDA for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 8.03, 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. Jackson Financial's current EV-to-EBITDA of 111.90 is 1293.5% 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-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 Jackson Financial. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jackson Financial's current EV-to-EBITDA is 111.90, which is 5440% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jackson Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jackson Financial (FRA:8WF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.96, compared to a current price of €109.95 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 111.90, which is 5440% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 1293.5% above the Insurance industry median of 8.03. Jackson Financial's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Jackson Financial (FRA:8WF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 111.90 as of Aug. 13, 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 Jackson Financial (FRA:8WF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jackson Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €109.95 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.96. GuruFocus considers Jackson Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8WF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 111.90 (5440% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: €80.96 vs. price of €109.95 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1293.5% above the Insurance median (#341 of 348)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jackson Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges JXN:USA0JKF:UK
Address 1 Corporate Way, Lansing, MI, USA, 48951
Jackson Financial Inc helps Americans grow and protect their retirement savings and income to enable them to pursue financial freedom for life. Its retail product offerings are comprised of annuities, designed to help retail investors save for and live in retirement. Its diverse suite of annuities includes a variable, fixed index, and fixed annuities. The company manages its business through three segments: Retail Annuities, Institutional Products, and Closed Life and Annuity Blocks and Corporate and Other segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail Annuities segment, which offers a variety of retirement income and savings products of variable annuities, registered index-linked annuities ("RILA"), fixed index annuities, fixed annuities, and payout annuities.
73GF Score

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