Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) EV-to-EBIT: 12.55 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 126% Above Median

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JSE:BWN Balwin Properties Ltd JSE:BWN
48 GF Score
Price R4.24
GF Value R2.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT?

Balwin Properties JSE:BWN 48 EV-to-EBIT is 12.55 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates JSE:BWN with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,356 Real Estate companies, Balwin Properties ranks better than 53.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Balwin Properties's Enterprise Value is R5,051 Mil. Balwin Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R402 Mil. Therefore, Balwin Properties's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.55.

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

JSE:BWN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.94   Med: 5.56   Max: 13.86
Current: 12.55

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Balwin Properties was 13.86. The lowest was 1.94. And the median was 5.56.

JSE:BWN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
53.91% of 1356 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.745 vs JSE:BWN: 12.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Balwin Properties's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R4,660 Mil. Balwin Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R402 Mil. Balwin Properties's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.64%.


Balwin Properties  (JSE:BWN) 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) %.

Balwin Properties's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=402.478/4659.71319
=8.64 %

Balwin Properties's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R4,660 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Balwin Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R402 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.


Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Balwin Properties'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.

Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT Chart

Balwin Properties Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Balwin Properties Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 10.32 0.00 10.98 0.00 11.58

Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Balwin Properties'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.


Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Balwin Properties EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5050.941/402.478
=12.55

Balwin Properties's current Enterprise Value is R5,051 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Balwin Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R402 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 12.55 mean?
Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.55 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Balwin Properties and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, Balwin Properties' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.94 to 13.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #625 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Balwin Properties' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Balwin Properties' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.55 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.94 to a high of 13.86. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75. Balwin Properties' value of 12.55 is 8.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #625 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balwin Properties has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balwin Properties' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #625 out of 1356 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Balwin Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75. Balwin Properties' value of 12.55 is 8.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Balwin Properties' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.94 to 13.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 13.75, Balwin Properties 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.75, based on 1,356 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. Balwin Properties's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.55 is 8.7% 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 Balwin Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balwin Properties's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.55, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balwin Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.30, compared to a current price of R4.24 — trading 84.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.55, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 8.7% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.75. Balwin Properties' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.55 as of Aug. 03, 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 Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balwin Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R4.24 is trading 84.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.30. GuruFocus considers Balwin Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BWN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.55 (126% above median its 10-year median of 5.56)
  • GF Value™: R2.30 vs. price of R4.24 (84.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.7% below the Real Estate median (#625 of 1356)

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


Balwin Properties Business Description

Address 105 Corlett Drive, Melrose, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Balwin Properties Ltd is engaged in residential property development and sale of sectional title estates, bond origination, information and communication technology services, rental of commercial property and other annuity based services provided to the residential developments. Its operating segments include Sale of apartments and land; Provision of services to residential estates; Bond commission; property rental; and Balwin Foundation. It derives majority of the revenue from Residential and commercial property rental segment.
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