Ventas (FRA:VEN) EV-to-EBIT: 70.82 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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FRA:VEN Ventas Inc FRA:VEN
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Price €87.68
GF Value €63.29
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What is Ventas EV-to-EBIT?

Ventas FRA:VEN -0.34% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 70.82 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 53.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:VEN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 658 REITs companies, Ventas ranks worse than 93.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ventas's Enterprise Value is €53,052 Mil. Ventas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €749 Mil. Therefore, Ventas's EV-to-EBIT for today is 70.82.

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

FRA:VEN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.28   Med: 53.46   Max: 86.15
Current: 69.19

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ventas was 86.15. The lowest was 16.28. And the median was 53.46.

FRA:VEN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
93.31% of 658 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.275 vs FRA:VEN: 69.19

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ventas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €45,392 Mil. Ventas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €749 Mil. Ventas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.65%.


Ventas  (FRA:VEN) 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) %.

Ventas'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 )
=749.125/45392.07512
=1.65 %

Ventas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €45,392 Mil.
Ventas'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 €749 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.


Ventas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ventas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ventas'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.

Ventas EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ventas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ventas Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:VEN vs OHI, DOC, AHR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Ventas'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.


Ventas EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Ventas EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=53051.587/749.125
=70.82

Ventas's current Enterprise Value is €53,052 Mil.
Ventas'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 €749 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 70.82 mean?
Ventas (FRA:VEN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 70.82 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ventas and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 53.46. Over the past decade, Ventas' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.28 to 86.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Ventas ranks #614 out of 658 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Ventas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ventas' current EV-to-EBIT of 70.82 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 53.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.28 to a high of 86.15. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28. Ventas' value of 70.82 is 287.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ventas ranks #614 out of 658 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ventas has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ventas' EV-to-EBIT compare to OHI and DOC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ventas ranks #614 out of 658 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ventas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28. Ventas' value of 70.82 is 287.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ventas' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.28 to 86.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.46 vs. the industry median of 18.28, Ventas 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 18.28, based on 658 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. Ventas's current EV-to-EBIT of 70.82 is 287.5% 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 Ventas and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ventas's current EV-to-EBIT is 70.82, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 53.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ventas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventas (FRA:VEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.29, compared to a current price of €87.68 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 70.82, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 53.46 and 287.5% above the REITs industry median of 18.28. Ventas' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Ventas (FRA:VEN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 70.82 as of Jul. 29, 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 Ventas (FRA:VEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €87.68 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.29. GuruFocus considers Ventas to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VEN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 70.82 (32% above median its 10-year median of 53.46)
  • GF Value™: €63.29 vs. price of €87.68 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 287.5% above the REITs median (#614 of 658)

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


Ventas Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 300 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Ventas owns a diversified healthcare portfolio of almost 1,400 in-place properties spread across the senior housing, medical office, hospital, life science, and skilled nursing/post-acute care. The portfolio includes almost 100 properties in Canada and the United Kingdom as the company looks for additional investment opportunities in countries with mature healthcare systems that operate similarly to the United States. The firm also owns mortgages and other loans, contributing about 1% of net operating income.
81GF Score

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