CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.71 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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NAI:CIC CIC Insurance Group Ltd NAI:CIC
74 GF Score
Price KES4.59
GF Value KES3.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CIC Insurance Group EV-to-EBITDA?

CIC Insurance Group NAI:CIC -0.86% 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.71 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates NAI:CIC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Insurance companies, CIC Insurance Group ranks better than 93.9% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CIC Insurance Group's enterprise value is KES3,406 Mil. CIC Insurance Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1,991 Mil. Therefore, CIC Insurance Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.71.

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

NAI:CIC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.41   Med: 3.63   Max: 16.51
Current: 1.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CIC Insurance Group was 16.51. The lowest was -0.41. And the median was 3.63.

NAI:CIC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
93.9% of 344 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.095 vs NAI:CIC: 1.71

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 (2026-09-10), CIC Insurance Group's stock price is KES4.59. CIC Insurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0.210. Therefore, CIC Insurance Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.86.

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


CIC Insurance Group  (NAI:CIC) 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.

CIC Insurance Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.59/0.210
=21.86

CIC Insurance Group's share price for today is KES4.59.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CIC Insurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0.210.

* 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?


CIC Insurance Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CIC Insurance Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIC Insurance Group'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.

CIC Insurance Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CIC Insurance Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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CIC Insurance Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 2.22 2.45 1.02 -0.31 1.68

NAI:CIC vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, CIC Insurance Group'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.


CIC Insurance Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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CIC Insurance Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CIC Insurance Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3405.918/1991.411
=1.71

CIC Insurance Group's current Enterprise Value is KES3,406 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CIC Insurance Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1,991 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 1.71 mean?
CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.71 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CIC Insurance Group. This is 53% below median its historical median of 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, CIC Insurance Group ranks #21 out of 344 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is CIC Insurance Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CIC Insurance Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.71 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 3.63. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.10. CIC Insurance Group's value of 1.71 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIC Insurance Group ranks #21 out of 344 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIC Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIC Insurance Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, CIC Insurance Group ranks #21 out of 344 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CIC Insurance Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.10. CIC Insurance Group's value of 1.71 is 78.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 8.10, CIC Insurance Group 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 8.10, based on 344 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. CIC Insurance Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.71 is 78.9% 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 CIC Insurance Group. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIC Insurance Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.71, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIC Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.44, compared to a current price of KES4.59 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.71, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 78.9% below the Insurance industry median of 8.10. CIC Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.71 as of Sep. 10, 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 CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIC Insurance Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES4.59 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.44. GuruFocus considers CIC Insurance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CIC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.71 (53% below median its 10-year median of 3.63)
  • GF Value™: KES3.44 vs. price of KES4.59 (33.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.9% below the Insurance median (#21 of 344)

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


CIC Insurance Group Business Description

Address Mara Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 59485, CIC Plaza, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
CIC Insurance Group Ltd operates as a Co-operative insurer in Africa, offering insurance and investment services across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi. Its diverse portfolio includes General Insurance, Life Assurance, Microinsurance, Asset Management and Pharmaceutical services. The Company's reportable segments are long-term business, general insurance business, asset management, and other business. The majority of revenue is derived from the Asset Management segment.
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