BFS (Saul Centers) EV-to-EBIT: 23.92 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — Near Median


BFS Saul Centers Inc BFS
78 GF Score
Price $36.61
GF Value $41.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Saul Centers EV-to-EBIT?

Saul Centers BFS -0.27% 78 EV-to-EBIT is 23.92 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 23.18. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks worse than 61.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Saul Centers's Enterprise Value is $2,843.1 Mil. Saul Centers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.9 Mil. Therefore, Saul Centers's EV-to-EBIT for today is 23.92.

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

BFS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.38   Med: 23.18   Max: 30.16
Current: 23.92

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Saul Centers was 30.16. The lowest was 18.38. And the median was 23.18.

BFS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
61.68% of 668 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.82 vs BFS: 23.92

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Saul Centers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,746.1 Mil. Saul Centers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.9 Mil. Saul Centers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.33%.


Saul Centers  (NYSE:BFS) 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) %.

Saul Centers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=118.868/2746.1431
=4.33 %

Saul Centers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,746.1 Mil.
Saul Centers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $118.9 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.


Saul Centers EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Saul Centers EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saul Centers'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.

Saul Centers EV-to-EBIT Chart

Saul Centers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Saul Centers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.41 23.42 23.32 23.27 23.10

BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.


Saul Centers EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Saul Centers EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Saul Centers's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2843.092/118.868
=23.92

Saul Centers's current Enterprise Value is $2,843.1 Mil.
Saul Centers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $118.9 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 23.92 mean?
Saul Centers (BFS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.92 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.18. Over the past decade, Saul Centers' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.38 to 30.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #412 out of 668 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Saul Centers' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Saul Centers' current EV-to-EBIT of 23.92 is near median its 10-year median of 23.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.38 to a high of 30.16. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.82. Saul Centers' value of 23.92 is 34.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #412 out of 668 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' EV-to-EBIT compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #412 out of 668 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Saul Centers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.82. Saul Centers' value of 23.92 is 34.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Saul Centers' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.38 to 30.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.18 vs. the industry median of 17.82, Saul Centers 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 17.82, based on 668 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. Saul Centers's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.92 is 34.2% 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.96, compared to a current price of $36.61 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.18 and 34.2% above the REITs industry median of 17.82. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.92 as of Jul. 08, 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $36.61 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.96. GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BFS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 23.92 (near median its 10-year median of 23.18)
  • GF Value™: $41.96 vs. price of $36.61 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.2% above the REITs median (#412 of 668)

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


Saul Centers Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BFSpE.PFD:USABFSpD.PFD:USA
Address 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 East, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814-6522
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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