Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) EV-to-EBIT: 5.78 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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JSE:EXP Exemplar REITail Ltd JSE:EXP
73 GF Score
Price R18.00
GF Value R15.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBIT?

Exemplar REITail JSE:EXP 73 EV-to-EBIT is 5.78 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.95. GuruFocus rates JSE:EXP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 658 REITs companies, Exemplar REITail ranks better than 91.64% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Exemplar REITail's Enterprise Value is R10,764 Mil. Exemplar REITail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,861 Mil. Therefore, Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.78.

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

JSE:EXP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.03   Med: 6.95   Max: 16.59
Current: 5.78

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Exemplar REITail was 16.59. The lowest was 5.03. And the median was 6.95.

JSE:EXP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
91.64% of 658 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.25 vs JSE:EXP: 5.78

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Exemplar REITail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R9,376 Mil. Exemplar REITail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,861 Mil. Exemplar REITail's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 19.85%.


Exemplar REITail  (JSE:EXP) 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) %.

Exemplar REITail'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 )
=1861.3/9375.81
=19.85 %

Exemplar REITail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R9,376 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Exemplar REITail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,861 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.


Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Exemplar REITail'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.

Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBIT Chart

Exemplar REITail Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Exemplar REITail Semi-Annual Data
Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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JSE:EXP vs SPG, O, KIM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Exemplar REITail'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.


Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10764.392/1861.3
=5.78

Exemplar REITail's current Enterprise Value is R10,764 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Exemplar REITail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,861 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 5.78 mean?
Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.78 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Exemplar REITail and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.95. Over the past decade, Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.03 to 16.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #55 out of 658 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Exemplar REITail's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.78 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.03 to a high of 16.59. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25. Exemplar REITail's value of 5.78 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #55 out of 658 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exemplar REITail has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #55 out of 658 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Exemplar REITail in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25. Exemplar REITail's value of 5.78 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Exemplar REITail's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.03 to 16.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.95 vs. the industry median of 18.25, Exemplar REITail 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.25, 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. Exemplar REITail's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.78 is 68.3% 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 Exemplar REITail and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exemplar REITail's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.78, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exemplar REITail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.81, compared to a current price of R18.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.78, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.95 and 68.3% below the REITs industry median of 18.25. Exemplar REITail's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.78 as of Jul. 28, 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R18.00 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R15.81. GuruFocus considers Exemplar REITail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EXP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.78 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.95)
  • GF Value™: R15.81 vs. price of R18.00 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.3% below the REITs median (#55 of 658)

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


Exemplar REITail Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 204 Von Willich Avenue, Clubview, Centurion, Gauteng, ZAF, 0157
Exemplar REITail Ltd is a real estate investment trust which develops, owns and manages township and rural retail real estate. The company is the only fund in the country focused purely on retail in under-serviced areas that offers stakeholders investment opportunities. The company's retail segments based on geography consist of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern and Western Cape.
73GF Score

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