Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) EV-to-EBIT: 18.11 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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FRA:AVLA Air Lease Corp FRA:AVLA
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Price €55.50
GF Value €45.29
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What is Air Lease EV-to-EBIT?

Air Lease FRA:AVLA 64 EV-to-EBIT is 18.11 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 23.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:AVLA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.29. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Air Lease's Enterprise Value is €22,741 Mil. Air Lease's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,255 Mil. Therefore, Air Lease's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.11.

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

FRA:AVLA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -284.8   Med: 23.04   Max: 42.99
Current: 18.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Air Lease was 42.99. The lowest was -284.80. And the median was 23.04.

FRA:AVLA's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 11.21 vs FRA:AVLA: 18.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Air Lease's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €22,501 Mil. Air Lease's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,255 Mil. Air Lease's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.58%.


Air Lease  (FRA:AVLA) 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) %.

Air Lease'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 )
=1255.391/22501.114
=5.58 %

Air Lease's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €22,501 Mil.
Air Lease's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,255 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.


Air Lease EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Air Lease EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Lease'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.

Air Lease EV-to-EBIT Chart

Air Lease Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Air Lease Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 42.69 26.84 20.56 20.08 18.60

FRA:AVLA vs R, UHAL, GATX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Air Lease'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.


Air Lease EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Air Lease's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Air Lease EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Air Lease's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=22741.158/1255.391
=18.11

Air Lease's current Enterprise Value is €22,741 Mil.
Air Lease's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,255 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 18.11 mean?
Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.11 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Air Lease and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 23.04.
Is Air Lease's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Air Lease's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.11 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 23.04. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21. Air Lease's value of 18.11 is 61.6% above this industry median. Overall, Air Lease has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Lease's EV-to-EBIT compare to R and UHAL?
Air Lease's EV-to-EBIT of 18.11 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21. Air Lease's value of 18.11 is 61.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.04 vs. the industry median of 11.21, Air Lease 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.21, based on 853 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. Air Lease's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.11 is 61.6% 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 Air Lease and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Lease's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.11, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 23.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Lease stock overvalued right now?
Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 18.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.29, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.11, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 23.04 and 61.6% above the Business Services industry median of 11.21. Air Lease's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Air Lease (FRA:AVLA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.11 as of Aug. 04, 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 Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Lease stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.29.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AVLA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.11 (21% below median its 10-year median of 23.04)
  • GF Value™: €45.29 vs. price of €55.50 (22.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.6% above the Business Services median

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


Air Lease Business Description

Address 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1000N, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Air Lease Corp is an aircraft leasing company based in the United States. It is engaged in the modern, fuel-efficient new technology commercial jet aircraft directly from aircraft manufacturers and leasing those aircraft to airlines throughout the world to generate attractive returns on equity. The company also sells aircraft from its fleet to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, airlines, and other investors, and offers fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios for a management fee. Geographically, it derives a maximum of its revenue from the Europe and the rest from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Central America, South America, Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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