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CostamareCMRE +1.50%75 EV-to-EBIT is 7.07 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 8.95. GuruFocus rates CMRE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Transportation companies, Costamare ranks better than 77.49% 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.
Costamare's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,896.1 Mil.
Costamare'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 $424.8 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.
Costamare EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Costamare EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costamare'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Costamare'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.
Costamare EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Costamare's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costamare's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Costamare's current Enterprise Value is $3,003.5 Mil.
Costamare'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 $424.8 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.
Costamare (CMRE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.07 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Costamare and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 8.95. Over the past decade, Costamare's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.49 to 31.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #194 out of 862 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Costamare's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Costamare's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.07 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 31.80. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.25. Costamare's value of 7.07 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costamare ranks #194 out of 862 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Costamare has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costamare's EV-to-EBIT compare to SFL and GSL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #194 out of 862 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Costamare in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.25. Costamare's value of 7.07 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Costamare's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.49 to 31.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.95 vs. the industry median of 12.25, Costamare 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.25, based on 862 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. Costamare's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.07 is 42.3% 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 Costamare and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costamare's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.07, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 8.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costamare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare (CMRE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.29, compared to a current price of $14.91 — trading 60.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.07, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.95 and 42.3% below the Transportation industry median of 12.25. Costamare's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Costamare (CMRE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.07 as of Aug. 07, 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 Costamare (CMRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.91 is trading 60.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.29.
GuruFocus considers Costamare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMRE:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.07 (21% below median its 10-year median of 8.95)
GF Value™: $9.29 vs. price of $14.91 (60.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Transportation median (#194 of 862)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Costamare Inc is an international owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels. The company charter its containerships to the liner companies, providing transportation of containerized cargoes. It charter its dry bulk vessels to a wide variety of customers, providing transportation for dry bulk cargoes. The company's fleet of vessels includes Cosco Guangzhou, Cosco Ningbo, Cosco Yantian, Vantage, Valor, Valiant, Maersk Kobe, and others. The company provides services to ocean carriers that demand a high standard of safety and reliability. It generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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