The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (FRA:PIR) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.93 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 122% Above Median

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FRA:PIR The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Ltd FRA:PIR
78 GF Score
Price €0.59
GF Value €0.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China EV-to-EBITDA?

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China FRA:PIR +0.86% 78 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.93 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 6.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Insurance companies, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks worse than 78.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's enterprise value is €54,156 Mil. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,889 Mil. Therefore, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PIR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74   Med: 6.28   Max: 13.93
Current: 13.76

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China was 13.93. The lowest was 3.74. And the median was 6.28.

FRA:PIR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.39% of 347 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.23 vs FRA:PIR: 13.76

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 (2026-08-05), The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's stock price is €0.585. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.053. Therefore, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.04.

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


The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China  (FRA:PIR) 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.

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.585/0.053
=11.04

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's share price for today is €0.585.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.053.

* 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?


The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China'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.

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China EV-to-EBITDA Chart

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Quarterly Data
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FRA:PIR vs CB, PGR, TRV: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China'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.


The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=54155.824/3888.776
=13.93

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's current Enterprise Value is €54,156 Mil.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,889 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 13.93 mean?
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (FRA:PIR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.93 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China. This is 122% above median its historical median of 6.28. Over the past decade, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.74 to 13.93. According to the industry distribution chart, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks #272 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.93 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 6.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 13.93. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's value of 13.93 is 69.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks #272 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks #272 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's value of 13.93 is 69.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.74 to 13.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.28 vs. the industry median of 8.23, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China 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 8.23, 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. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.93 is 69.3% 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 The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.93, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 6.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (FRA:PIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.45, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.93, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 6.28 and 69.3% above the Insurance industry median of 8.23. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (FRA:PIR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.93 as of Aug. 05, 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 People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (FRA:PIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.45. GuruFocus considers The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PIR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.93 (122% above median its 10-year median of 6.28)
  • GF Value™: €0.45 vs. price of €0.59 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.3% above the Insurance median (#272 of 347)

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


The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Business Description

Address No. 88, West Chang’an Avenue, 1st-13th Floor, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100031
PICC Group, headquartered in Beijing, is the largest state-owned insurance group in China. It holds a 69% stake in PICC Property and Casualty, an 80% stake in PICC Life, and a 69% stake in PICC Health Insurance. The P&C subsidiary is the largest nonlife insurer in the country, with approximately one-third of market share. The life insurance and health insurance subsidiaries hold less than 5% market share. The Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder with a 61% stake, while China's Social Security Fund is the second-largest shareholder, holding nearly 13%.
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