DEI (Douglas Emmett) EV-to-EBIT: 43.90 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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DEI Douglas Emmett Inc DEI
74 GF Score
Price $11.76
GF Value $13.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBIT?

Douglas Emmett DEI -1.01% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 43.90 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 45.56. GuruFocus rates DEI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 653 REITs companies, Douglas Emmett ranks worse than 88.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Douglas Emmett's Enterprise Value is $9,025 Mil. Douglas Emmett's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $206 Mil. Therefore, Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBIT for today is 43.90.

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

DEI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.69   Med: 45.56   Max: 78.8
Current: 43.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Douglas Emmett was 78.80. The lowest was 18.69. And the median was 45.56.

DEI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
88.21% of 653 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.92 vs DEI: 43.90

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Douglas Emmett's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $9,031 Mil. Douglas Emmett's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $206 Mil. Douglas Emmett's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.28%.


Douglas Emmett  (NYSE:DEI) 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) %.

Douglas Emmett's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=205.562/9031.325
=2.28 %

Douglas Emmett's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $9,031 Mil.
Douglas Emmett'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 $206 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.


Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Douglas Emmett'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.

Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBIT Chart

Douglas Emmett Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Douglas Emmett Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 34.76 35.76 33.81 41.27 43.93

DEI vs ESBA, PDM, DEA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Douglas Emmett'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.


Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9024.629/205.562
=43.90

Douglas Emmett's current Enterprise Value is $9,025 Mil.
Douglas Emmett'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 $206 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 43.90 mean?
Douglas Emmett (DEI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 43.90 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Douglas Emmett and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.56. Over the past decade, Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.69 to 78.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #576 out of 653 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Douglas Emmett's current EV-to-EBIT of 43.90 is near median its 10-year median of 45.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.69 to a high of 78.80. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.92. Douglas Emmett's value of 43.90 is 145% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #576 out of 653 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Douglas Emmett has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBIT compare to ESBA and PDM?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #576 out of 653 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Douglas Emmett in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.92. Douglas Emmett's value of 43.90 is 145% above this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Emmett's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.69 to 78.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.56 vs. the industry median of 17.92, Douglas Emmett 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 17.92, based on 653 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. Douglas Emmett's current EV-to-EBIT of 43.90 is 145% 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 Douglas Emmett and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Emmett's current EV-to-EBIT is 43.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Douglas Emmett stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Emmett (DEI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.90, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 43.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.56 and 145% above the REITs industry median of 17.92. Douglas Emmett's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Douglas Emmett (DEI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 43.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 Douglas Emmett (DEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Emmett stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.90. GuruFocus considers Douglas Emmett to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 43.90 (near median its 10-year median of 45.56)
  • GF Value™: $13.90 vs. price of $11.76 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 145% above the REITs median (#576 of 653)

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


Douglas Emmett Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401
Douglas Emmett Inc is an integrated, self-administered, and self-managed REIT. The group focuses on owning, acquiring, developing, and managing a substantial market share of office properties and multifamily communities in neighborhoods with supply constraints, high-end executive housing, and key lifestyle amenities. Its properties are located in the Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Century City, Olympic Corridor, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills and Westwood submarkets of Los Angeles County, California, and in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has two business segments: the office segment and multifamily segment, of which Office segment derives maximum revenue.
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