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LoewsL +0.49%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.15 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 13.31. GuruFocus rates L with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Insurance companies, Loews ranks worse than 71.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Loews's enterprise value is $32,528 Mil.
Loews's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,677 Mil. Therefore, Loews's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loews's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
L'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.71 Med: 13.31 Max: 292.33
Current: 12.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Loews was 292.33. The lowest was -26.71. And the median was 13.31.
L's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.84% of 348
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.285
vs L: 12.15
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 (2026-07-20), Loews's stock price is $114.45.
Loews's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.870. Therefore, Loews's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.54.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Loews (NYSE:L) 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.
Loews's share price for today is $114.45.
Loews'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 $7.870.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Loews'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.
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Loews'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.
Loews EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Loews's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loews's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Loews's current Enterprise Value is $32,528 Mil.
Loews'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 $2,677 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.
Loews (L) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.15 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Loews. This is near median its historical median of 13.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Loews ranks #250 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Loews' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Loews' current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.15 is near median its 10-year median of 13.31. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.29. Loews' value of 12.15 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loews ranks #250 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loews has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loews' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MKL and WRB?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Loews ranks #250 out of 348 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Loews in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.29. Loews' value of 12.15 is 46.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.31 vs. the industry median of 8.29, Loews 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 8.29, 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. Loews's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.15 is 46.7% 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 Loews. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loews's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loews stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loews (L) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.03, compared to a current price of $114.45 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.31 and 46.7% above the Insurance industry median of 8.29. Loews' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Loews (L), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.15 as of Jul. 20, 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 Loews (L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loews stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $114.45 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.03.
GuruFocus considers Loews to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for L:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.15 (near median its 10-year median of 13.31)
GF Value™: $101.03 vs. price of $114.45 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% above the Insurance median (#250 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Loews Corp is a holding company along with its subsidiary engaged in commercial property and casualty insurance, transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operation of a chain of hotels, and also in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging solutions. It has four reportable segments comprised of three individual consolidated operating subsidiaries, CNA Financial Corporation, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP and Loews Hotels Holding Corporation; and the Corporate segment.
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