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American Realty InvestorsARL +2.10%61 EV-to-EBIT is 28.43 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 17.61. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks worse than 79.58% on this metric.
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
American Realty Investors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $705.66 Mil.
American Realty Investors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $21.30 Mil.
* 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 Realty Investors EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
American Realty Investors EV-to-EBIT 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 Realty Investors EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
American Realty Investors's current Enterprise Value is $605.68 Mil.
American Realty Investors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $21.30 Mil.
* 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 Realty Investors (ARL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.43 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 17.61. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1068 out of 1342 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is American Realty Investors' EV-to-EBIT too high?
American Realty Investors' current EV-to-EBIT of 28.43 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 17.61. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. American Realty Investors' value of 28.43 is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1068 out of 1342 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' EV-to-EBIT compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1068 out of 1342 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. American Realty Investors' value of 28.43 is 113% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.61 vs. the industry median of 13.35, American Realty Investors 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.35, based on 1,342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Realty Investors's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.43 is 113% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.43, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 17.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.43, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 17.61 and 113% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.35. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Realty Investors (ARL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.43 as of Sep. 11, 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 Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.43 (61% above median its 10-year median of 17.61)
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113% above the Real Estate median (#1068 of 1342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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