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CBL & Associates PropertiesCBL +0.33%43 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 98.00. GuruFocus rates CBL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 REITs companies, CBL & Associates Properties ranks better than 62.01% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, CBL & Associates Properties's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 35.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% 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 7 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of CBL & Associates Properties was 193.00% per year. The lowest was 6.30% per year. And the median was 98.00% 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.
CBL & Associates Properties 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CBL vs GTY, NTST, ALX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties'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 6.30% mean?
CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 98.00. Over the past decade, CBL & Associates Properties' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 6.30 to 193.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #231 out of 608 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.30% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 98.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 193.00. The REITs industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.75. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 6.30% is 129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #231 out of 608 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to GTY and NTST?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #231 out of 608 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts CBL & Associates Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.75. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 6.30% is 129.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CBL & Associates Properties' own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 6.30 to 193.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.00 vs. the industry median of 2.75, CBL & Associates Properties 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 2.75, based on 608 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.30% is 129.1% 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 98.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBL & Associates Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.14, compared to a current price of $57.10 — trading 89.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 98.00 and 129.1% above the REITs industry median of 2.75. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $57.10 is trading 89.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.14.
GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.30% (94% below median its 10-year median of 98.00)
GF Value™: $30.14 vs. price of $57.10 (89.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.1% above the REITs median (#231 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBL & Associates Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company engages in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, open-air centers and other properties. CBL's sales predominantly derive from leasing arrangements with retail tenants. The company also generates revenue from management and development fees, as well as sales of its real estate assets. CBL expands its portfolio of assets through activities such as redevelopment, renovation, and expansion.
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