Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.95 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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FRA:AXV Axis Capital Holdings Ltd FRA:AXV
83 GF Score
Price €96.00
GF Value €88.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Axis Capital Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Axis Capital Holdings FRA:AXV -4.00% 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.95 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXV with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Insurance companies, Axis Capital Holdings ranks better than 60.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Axis Capital Holdings's enterprise value is €8,432 Mil. Axis Capital Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,213 Mil. Therefore, Axis Capital Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.95.

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

FRA:AXV' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.61   Med: 10.95   Max: 466.1
Current: 6.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Axis Capital Holdings was 466.10. The lowest was -35.61. And the median was 10.95.

FRA:AXV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
60.52% of 347 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.32 vs FRA:AXV: 6.82

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 (2026-07-22), Axis Capital Holdings's stock price is €96.00. Axis Capital Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.524. Therefore, Axis Capital Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.33.

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


Axis Capital Holdings  (FRA:AXV) 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.

Axis Capital Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=96.00/11.524
=8.33

Axis Capital Holdings's share price for today is €96.00.
Axis Capital Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €11.524.

* 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?


Axis Capital Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Axis Capital Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axis Capital Holdings'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.

Axis Capital Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Axis Capital Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Axis Capital Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:AXV vs FAF, ACT, ESNT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital Holdings'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.


Axis Capital Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Axis Capital Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


FRA:AXV
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Axis Capital Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Axis Capital Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8431.650/1212.538
=6.95

Axis Capital Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €8,432 Mil.
Axis Capital Holdings's EBITDA 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 €1,213 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 6.95 mean?
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.95 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Axis Capital Holdings. This is 37% below median its historical median of 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #137 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Axis Capital Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Axis Capital Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.95 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.95. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 6.95 is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #137 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axis Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Capital Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to FAF and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #137 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Axis Capital Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 6.95 is 16.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 8.32, Axis Capital Holdings 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-EBITDA for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 8.32, based on 347 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. Axis Capital Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.95 is 16.5% 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-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 Axis Capital Holdings. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axis Capital Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.95, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.62, compared to a current price of €96.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.95, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 16.5% below the Insurance industry median of 8.32. Axis Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.95 as of Jul. 22, 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €96.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €88.62. GuruFocus considers Axis Capital Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AXV:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.95 (37% below median its 10-year median of 10.95)
  • GF Value™: €88.62 vs. price of €96.00 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.5% below the Insurance median (#137 of 347)

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


Axis Capital Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges AXSpE.PFD:USAAXS:USA
Address 29 Richmond Road, 3rd Floor, Pembroke, BMU, HM 08
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
83GF Score

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