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FairvestJSE:FTA +1.27%51 EV-to-EBIT is 10.01 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 24.60. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTA with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R11.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 REITs companies, Fairvest ranks better than 78.44% on this metric.
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.
Fairvest's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R42,075 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fairvest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,024 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.
Fairvest EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Fairvest EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fairvest'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.
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Fairvest'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.
Fairvest EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Fairvest's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairvest's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Fairvest's current Enterprise Value is R20,256 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fairvest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,024 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.
Fairvest (JSE:FTA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.01 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fairvest and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 24.60. Over the past decade, Fairvest's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.01 to 58.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #141 out of 654 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Fairvest's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fairvest's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.01 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 24.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.01 to a high of 58.51. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.82. Fairvest's value of 10.01 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #141 out of 654 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #141 out of 654 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Fairvest in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.82. Fairvest's value of 10.01 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Fairvest's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.01 to 58.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.60 vs. the industry median of 17.82, Fairvest 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 17.82, based on 654 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. Fairvest's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.01 is 43.8% 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 Fairvest and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairvest's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.01, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 24.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R11.24, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 77.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.01, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 24.60 and 43.8% below the REITs industry median of 17.82. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.01 as of Aug. 23, 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 77.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R11.24.
GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTA:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.01 (59% below median its 10-year median of 24.60)
GF Value™: R11.24 vs. price of R20.00 (77.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% below the REITs median (#141 of 654)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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