Crawford (FRA:CWK) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.64 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:CWK Crawford & Co FRA:CWK
72 GF Score
Price €9.60
GF Value €7.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Crawford EV-to-EBITDA?

Crawford FRA:CWK +3.23% 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 8.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:CWK with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Insurance companies, Crawford ranks worse than 55.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Crawford's enterprise value is €698 Mil. Crawford's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €81 Mil. Therefore, Crawford's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.64.

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

FRA:CWK' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73   Med: 8.02   Max: 19.37
Current: 8.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Crawford was 19.37. The lowest was 4.73. And the median was 8.02.

FRA:CWK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.17% of 348 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.03 vs FRA:CWK: 8.59

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), Crawford's stock price is €9.60. Crawford's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.405. Therefore, Crawford's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.70.

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


Crawford  (FRA:CWK) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.60/0.405
=23.70

Crawford's share price for today is €9.60.
Crawford'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 €0.405.

* 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?


Crawford EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Crawford EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crawford'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.

Crawford EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Crawford Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Crawford Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:CWK vs TWFG, AIFU, SLQT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Crawford'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.


Crawford EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Crawford EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=698.353/80.789
=8.64

Crawford's current Enterprise Value is €698 Mil.
Crawford'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 €81 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 8.64 mean?
Crawford (FRA:CWK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.64 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 Crawford. This is near median its historical median of 8.02. Over the past decade, Crawford's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.73 to 19.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Crawford ranks #192 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Crawford's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Crawford's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.64 is near median its 10-year median of 8.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 19.37. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.03. Crawford's value of 8.64 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crawford ranks #192 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crawford has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crawford's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TWFG and AIFU?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Crawford ranks #192 out of 348 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Crawford in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.03. Crawford's value of 8.64 is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Crawford's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.73 to 19.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.02 vs. the industry median of 8.03, Crawford 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. Crawford's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.64 is 7.6% 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 Crawford. 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. Crawford's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crawford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crawford (FRA:CWK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.70, compared to a current price of €9.60 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.02 and 7.6% above the Insurance industry median of 8.03. Crawford's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Crawford (FRA:CWK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 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 Crawford (FRA:CWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crawford stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.60 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.70. GuruFocus considers Crawford to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CWK:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.64 (near median its 10-year median of 8.02)
  • GF Value™: €7.70 vs. price of €9.60 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% above the Insurance median (#192 of 348)

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


Crawford Business Description

Other Exchanges CRD.B:USACRD.A:USA
Address 5335 Triangle Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, USA, 30092
Crawford & Co provides claims and outsourcing solutions to the risk management, insurance industry, and self-insured entities. Its segments include North America Loss Adjusting; International Operations; Broadspire and Platform Solutions. The company generates maximum revenue from the International Operations segment. The International Operations segment provides claims management and adjusting services to insurance carriers and self-insured entities related to property and casualty insurance claims.
72GF Score

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