Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.14 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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FRA:WTY Willis Towers Watson PLC FRA:WTY
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Price €252.10
GF Value €275.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Willis Towers Watson EV-to-EBITDA?

Willis Towers Watson FRA:WTY +1.16% 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.14 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 15.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:WTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €275.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 346 Insurance companies, Willis Towers Watson ranks worse than 72.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Willis Towers Watson's enterprise value is €28,322 Mil. Willis Towers Watson's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,332 Mil. Therefore, Willis Towers Watson's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.14.

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

FRA:WTY' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -305.67   Med: 15.15   Max: 45.97
Current: 12.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Willis Towers Watson was 45.97. The lowest was -305.67. And the median was 15.15.

FRA:WTY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
72.25% of 346 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.235 vs FRA:WTY: 12.14

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 (2026-07-25), Willis Towers Watson's stock price is €252.10. Willis Towers Watson's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.716. Therefore, Willis Towers Watson's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.13.

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


Willis Towers Watson  (FRA:WTY) 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.

Willis Towers Watson's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=252.10/14.716
=17.13

Willis Towers Watson's share price for today is €252.10.
Willis Towers Watson'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 €14.716.

* 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?


Willis Towers Watson EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Willis Towers Watson EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willis Towers Watson'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.

Willis Towers Watson EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Willis Towers Watson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Willis Towers Watson Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 43.91 34.12 11.04 13.32 11.97

FRA:WTY vs BRO, ERIE, NP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Willis Towers Watson'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.


Willis Towers Watson EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Willis Towers Watson EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Willis Towers Watson's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=28322.345/2332.462
=12.14

Willis Towers Watson's current Enterprise Value is €28,322 Mil.
Willis Towers Watson'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 €2,332 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 12.14 mean?
Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.14 as of Jul. 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 Willis Towers Watson. This is 20% below median its historical median of 15.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #250 out of 346 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Willis Towers Watson's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Willis Towers Watson's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.14 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 15.15. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.24. Willis Towers Watson's value of 12.14 is 47.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #250 out of 346 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Willis Towers Watson has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Towers Watson's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BRO and ERIE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #250 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Willis Towers Watson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.24. Willis Towers Watson's value of 12.14 is 47.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.15 vs. the industry median of 8.24, Willis Towers Watson 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 8.24, based on 346 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. Willis Towers Watson's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.14 is 47.4% 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 Willis Towers Watson. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Towers Watson's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.14, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 15.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Towers Watson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €275.82, compared to a current price of €252.10 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.14, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 15.15 and 47.4% above the Insurance industry median of 8.24. Willis Towers Watson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.14 as of Jul. 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €252.10 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €275.82. GuruFocus considers Willis Towers Watson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WTY:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.14 (20% below median its 10-year median of 15.15)
  • GF Value™: €275.82 vs. price of €252.10 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 47.4% above the Insurance median (#250 of 346)

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


Willis Towers Watson Business Description

Address c/o Willis Group Limited, 51 Lime Street, London, GBR, EC3M 7DQ
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
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