Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) EV-to-EBIT: -3.41 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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ASX:LIC Lifestyle Communities Ltd ASX:LIC
76 GF Score
Price A$5.28
GF Value A$6.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT?

Lifestyle Communities ASX:LIC -0.94% 76 EV-to-EBIT is -3.41 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LIC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,356 Real Estate companies, Lifestyle Communities ranks worse than 73746.24% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lifestyle Communities's Enterprise Value is A$971.3 Mil. Lifestyle Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-284.8 Mil. Therefore, Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:LIC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.83   Med: 14.38   Max: 27.77
Current: -3.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lifestyle Communities was 27.77. The lowest was -4.83. And the median was 14.38.

ASX:LIC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1356 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.555 vs ASX:LIC: -3.40

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lifestyle Communities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$935.6 Mil. Lifestyle Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-284.8 Mil. Lifestyle Communities's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -30.45%.


Lifestyle Communities  (ASX:LIC) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Lifestyle Communities's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-284.844/935.6017
=-30.45 %

Lifestyle Communities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$935.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lifestyle Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-284.8 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.


Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lifestyle Communities Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Lifestyle Communities Semi-Annual Data
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Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lifestyle Communities'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.


Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=971.335/-284.844
=-3.41

Lifestyle Communities's current Enterprise Value is A$971.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lifestyle Communities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-284.8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -3.41 mean?
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.41 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #999999 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Lifestyle Communities' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lifestyle Communities' current EV-to-EBIT is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #999999 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifestyle Communities has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle Communities' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #999999 out of 1356 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lifestyle Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.56. 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 13.56, based on 1,356 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. 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 Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestyle Communities's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.82, compared to a current price of A$5.28 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.41. Lifestyle Communities' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.41 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$5.28 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.82. GuruFocus considers Lifestyle Communities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LIC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.41
  • GF Value™: A$6.82 vs. price of A$5.28 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifestyle Communities Business Description

Address 101 Moray Street, Level 5, South Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3205
Lifestyle Communities is an Australian real estate company with a property portfolio in land lease housing for residents over 50 years old. Revenue is earned through developing and selling manufactured homes, and charging rent for the land they occupy. The firm's portfolio consists of about 3,000 settled homes, from which it collects rent, and a further 2,000 homes in development or planning. It has more than 30 communities in Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria, with a focus on coastal and outer metropolitan regions.
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