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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Octave Specialty Group's enterprise value is $598.4 Mil.
Octave Specialty Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-29.0 Mil. Therefore, Octave Specialty Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -20.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octave Specialty Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OSG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1128.79 Med: 10.24 Max: 72.9
Current: -20.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Octave Specialty Group was 72.90. The lowest was -1128.79. And the median was 10.24.
OSG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 348
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.26
vs OSG: -20.64
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Octave Specialty Group (NYSE:OSG) 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.
Octave Specialty Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Octave Specialty Group's share price for today is $5.73.
Octave Specialty Group'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 $-4.860.
* 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).
* 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 - Specialty subindustry, Octave Specialty 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.
Octave Specialty Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Octave Specialty Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octave Specialty Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Octave Specialty Group's current Enterprise Value is $598.4 Mil.
Octave Specialty Group'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 $-29.0 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.
Octave Specialty Group (OSG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -20.64 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Octave Specialty Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Octave Specialty Group ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Octave Specialty Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Octave Specialty Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.64. Based on the distribution chart, Octave Specialty Group ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Octave Specialty Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octave Specialty Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to JRVR and MBI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Octave Specialty Group ranks #999999 out of 348 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Octave Specialty Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.26. 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 8.26, 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. 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 Octave Specialty Group. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octave Specialty Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octave Specialty Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octave Specialty Group (OSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.57, compared to a current price of $5.73 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.64. Octave Specialty Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 Octave Specialty Group (OSG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.64 as of Jul. 27, 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 Octave Specialty Group (OSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octave Specialty Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.73 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.57.
GuruFocus considers Octave Specialty Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSG:
EV-to-EBITDA: -20.64
GF Value™: $7.57 vs. price of $5.73 (24.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Octave Specialty Group Inc is a world-wide specialty insurance firm that provides strategic direction, risk oversight, data and technology solutions, and capital support to MGA businesses operating across the U.S., U.K., and Bermuda. The company operates in two segments: Specialty Property and Casualty Insurance and ID.
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