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CBL & Associates PropertiesCBL +2.84%43 EV-to-EBIT is 10.47 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 13.19. GuruFocus rates CBL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 REITs companies, CBL & Associates Properties ranks better than 78.88% on this metric.
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.
CBL & Associates Properties's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,974.1 Mil.
CBL & Associates Properties'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 $340.5 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.
CBL & Associates Properties EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
CBL & Associates Properties 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 REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
CBL & Associates Properties's current Enterprise Value is $3,566.4 Mil.
CBL & Associates Properties'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 $340.5 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.
CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.47 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 13.19. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #140 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' EV-to-EBIT too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.47 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 13.19. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.24. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 10.47 is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #140 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' EV-to-EBIT compare to ALX and GTY?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #140 out of 663 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CBL & Associates Properties in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.24. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 10.47 is 42.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.19 vs. the industry median of 18.24, CBL & Associates Properties 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.24, based on 663 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.47 is 42.6% 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 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.47, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 13.19. 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 $57.57 — trading 102.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.47, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 13.19 and 42.6% below the REITs industry median of 18.24. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.47 as of Jul. 25, 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 $57.57 is trading 102.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.43.
GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBL:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.47 (21% below median its 10-year median of 13.19)
GF Value™: $28.43 vs. price of $57.57 (102.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the REITs median (#140 of 663)
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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