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CTO Realty GrowthCTO +0.18%72 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 8.60. GuruFocus rates CTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 601 REITs companies, CTO Realty Growth ranks better than 73.04% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, CTO Realty Growth's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 91.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% 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 CTO Realty Growth was 123.90% per year. The lowest was -69.50% per year. And the median was 8.60% 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.
CTO Realty Growth 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CTO vs JBGS, GOOD, OLP: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, CTO Realty Growth'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.
CTO Realty Growth 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CTO Realty Growth's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTO Realty Growth'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 11.70% mean?
CTO Realty Growth (CTO) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for CTO Realty Growth and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 8.60. According to the industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #162 out of 601 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is CTO Realty Growth's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
CTO Realty Growth's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 8.60. The REITs industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90. CTO Realty Growth's value of 11.70% is 303.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #162 out of 601 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTO Realty Growth has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTO Realty Growth's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to JBGS and GOOD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #162 out of 601 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts CTO Realty Growth in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90. CTO Realty Growth's value of 11.70% is 303.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.60 vs. the industry median of 2.90, CTO Realty Growth 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 2.90, based on 601 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. CTO Realty Growth's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.70% is 303.4% 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 CTO Realty Growth and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTO Realty Growth's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 8.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTO Realty Growth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth (CTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.63, compared to a current price of $22.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 8.60 and 303.4% above the REITs industry median of 2.90. CTO Realty Growth's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 CTO Realty Growth (CTO), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.70% 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 CTO Realty Growth (CTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.00 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.63.
GuruFocus considers CTO Realty Growth to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTO:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.70% (36% above median its 10-year median of 8.60)
GF Value™: $18.63 vs. price of $22.00 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 303.4% above the REITs median (#162 of 601)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTO Realty Growth Inc is a real estate investment trust company, that owns income properties in diversified markets in the United States. The company operates in four primary business segments: Income properties, management services, commercial loans and investments, and real estate operations. It derives maximum revenue from Income Properties.
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