SFL (FRA:UG6) EV-to-EBIT: 19.33 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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FRA:UG6 SFL Corp Ltd FRA:UG6
83 GF Score
Price €10.18
GF Value €8.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is SFL EV-to-EBIT?

SFL FRA:UG6 +5.49% 83 EV-to-EBIT is 19.33 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:UG6 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Transportation companies, SFL ranks worse than 73.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SFL's Enterprise Value is €3,450.4 Mil. SFL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €178.5 Mil. Therefore, SFL's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.33.

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

FRA:UG6' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.23   Med: 16.28   Max: 39.65
Current: 19.17

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SFL was 39.65. The lowest was -30.23. And the median was 16.28.

FRA:UG6's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
73.41% of 865 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.11 vs FRA:UG6: 19.17

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SFL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,267.5 Mil. SFL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €178.5 Mil. SFL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.46%.


SFL  (FRA:UG6) 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) %.

SFL'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 )
=178.47/3267.463838
=5.46 %

SFL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,267.5 Mil.
SFL'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 €178.5 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.


SFL EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SFL EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SFL'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.

SFL EV-to-EBIT Chart

SFL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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SFL 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 15.41 16.53 18.50 22.90 18.33

FRA:UG6 vs GSL, CCEC, CMRE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, SFL'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.


SFL EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SFL's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SFL EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3450.354/178.47
=19.33

SFL's current Enterprise Value is €3,450.4 Mil.
SFL'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 €178.5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.33 mean?
SFL (FRA:UG6) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.33 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SFL and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 16.28. According to the industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #635 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is SFL's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SFL's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.33 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 16.28. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.11. SFL's value of 19.33 is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFL ranks #635 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SFL has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFL's EV-to-EBIT compare to GSL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #635 out of 865 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SFL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.11. SFL's value of 19.33 is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.28 vs. the industry median of 12.11, SFL 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.11, based on 865 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. SFL's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.33 is 59.6% 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 SFL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFL's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.33, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 16.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL (FRA:UG6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.12, compared to a current price of €10.18 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.33, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 59.6% above the Transportation industry median of 12.11. SFL's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 14 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 SFL (FRA:UG6), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.33 as of Aug. 14, 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 SFL (FRA:UG6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.18 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.12. GuruFocus considers SFL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UG6:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.33 (19% above median its 10-year median of 16.28)
  • GF Value™: €8.12 vs. price of €10.18 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% above the Transportation median (#635 of 865)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UG6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SFL Business Description

Other Exchanges SFL:USAUG6:Germany
Address 14 Par-la-Ville Road, Par-la-Ville Place, P.O. Box HM 1593, Hamilton, BMU, HM 08
SFL Corp Ltd is an international ship-owning and chartering company. The company is engaged in transporting crude oil and oil products, dry bulk and containerized cargoes, freight of rolling cargo, and offshore drilling and related activities. The company operates as a single reportable segment, generating revenue from long-term, fixed-rate charters. Its Additional revenue sources include sales-type lease interest income, voyage charter and pool revenues, and drilling contract revenues.
83GF Score

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