CBL & Associates PropertiesCBL +1.87%51 EBITDA Margin % is 79.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 71.13. GuruFocus rates CBL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, CBL & Associates Properties ranks better than 71.07% on this metric.
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.
CBL & Associates Properties EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
CBL & Associates Properties EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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 REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties EBITDA Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 79.10% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 71.13. Over the past decade, CBL & Associates Properties' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.84 to 87.84. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #217 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' EBITDA Margin % too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current EBITDA Margin % of 79.10% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 71.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.84 to a high of 87.84. The REITs industry median EBITDA Margin % is 69.61. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 79.10% is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #217 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' EBITDA Margin % compare to ALX and GTY?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #217 out of 750 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts CBL & Associates Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 69.61. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 79.10% is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CBL & Associates Properties' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.84 to 87.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.13 vs. the industry median of 69.61, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a REITs company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, based on 750 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current EBITDA Margin % of 79.10% is 13.6% 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 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current EBITDA Margin % is 79.10%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 71.13. 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 $28.43, compared to a current price of $51.03 — trading 79.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 79.10%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 71.13 and 13.6% above the REITs industry median of 69.61. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 79.10% 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.03 is trading 79.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.43.
GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBL:
EBITDA Margin %: 79.10% (11% above median its 10-year median of 71.13)
GF Value™: $28.43 vs. price of $51.03 (79.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the REITs median (#217 of 750)
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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