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Saul CentersBFS +3.03%78 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 621 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks better than 52.66% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Saul Centers's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Saul Centers was 21.90% per year. The lowest was -22.20% per year. And the median was 2.10% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Saul Centers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.
Saul Centers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.60% mean?
Saul Centers (BFS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Saul Centers and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #294 out of 621 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Saul Centers' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Saul Centers' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.60% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. The REITs industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. Saul Centers' value of 3.60% is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #294 out of 621 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #294 out of 621 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Saul Centers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. Saul Centers' value of 3.60% is 33.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Saul Centers 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a REITs company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among REITs companies is 2.70, based on 621 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saul Centers's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.60% is 33.3% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Saul Centers and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.03, compared to a current price of $36.61 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 33.3% above the REITs industry median of 2.70. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saul Centers (BFS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60% as of Mar. 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.61 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.03.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.60% (71% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: $42.03 vs. price of $36.61 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the REITs median (#294 of 621)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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