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American Assets TrustAAT +1.38%70 EBITDA Margin % is 54.39% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 56.96. GuruFocus rates AAT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 REITs companies, American Assets Trust ranks worse than 68.84% on this metric.
American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
American Assets Trust EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
American Assets Trust EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin % 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.
AAT vs SAFE, GNL, ESRT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
American Assets Trust EBITDA Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
American Assets Trust (AAT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 54.39% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on American Assets Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.96. Over the past decade, American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 52.85 to 63.63. According to the industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #506 out of 735 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin % too high?
American Assets Trust's current EBITDA Margin % of 54.39% is near median its 10-year median of 56.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.85 to a high of 63.63. The REITs industry median EBITDA Margin % is 69.63. American Assets Trust's value of 54.39% is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #506 out of 735 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Assets Trust's EBITDA Margin % compare to SAFE and GNL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #506 out of 735 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places American Assets Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 69.63. American Assets Trust's value of 54.39% is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, American Assets Trust's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 52.85 to 63.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.96 vs. the industry median of 69.63, American Assets Trust 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 EBITDA Margin % for a REITs company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among REITs companies is 69.63, based on 735 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Assets Trust's current EBITDA Margin % of 54.39% is 21.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on American Assets Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 69.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Assets Trust's current EBITDA Margin % is 54.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust (AAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.92, compared to a current price of $22.83 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 54.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.96 and 21.9% below the REITs industry median of 69.63. American Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Assets Trust (AAT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 54.39% 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 American Assets Trust (AAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.83 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.92.
GuruFocus considers American Assets Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AAT:
EBITDA Margin %: 54.39% (near median its 10-year median of 56.96)
GF Value™: $20.92 vs. price of $22.83 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% below the REITs median (#506 of 735)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Assets Trust Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust based in the United States. The company invests in, operates, and develops retail, office, residential, and mixed-use properties. Properties are predominantly located in South California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. American Assets operates through four segments based on property type: retail; office; mixed-use, which consists of retail and hotel components; and multifamily, which includes the company's apartment properties. The retail and office segments collectively contribute the majority of the total revenue.
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