Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) EV-to-EBIT: 7.57 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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LSE:CDFF Cardiff Property (The) PLC LSE:CDFF
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What is Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBIT?

Cardiff Property (The) LSE:CDFF 74 EV-to-EBIT is 7.57 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates LSE:CDFF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £27.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,357 Real Estate companies, Cardiff Property (The) ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cardiff Property (The)'s Enterprise Value is £12.53 Mil. Cardiff Property (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 Mil. Therefore, Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.57.

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

LSE:CDFF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.33   Med: 13.84   Max: 37.8
Current: 7.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cardiff Property (The) was 37.80. The lowest was 6.33. And the median was 13.84.

LSE:CDFF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
75.61% of 1357 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.69 vs LSE:CDFF: 7.57

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cardiff Property (The)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.53 Mil. Cardiff Property (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 Mil. Cardiff Property (The)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.21%.


Cardiff Property (The)  (LSE:CDFF) 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) %.

Cardiff Property (The)'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 )
=1.655/12.5315
=13.21 %

Cardiff Property (The)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.53 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cardiff Property (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 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.


Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardiff Property (The)'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.

Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cardiff Property (The) Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Cardiff Property (The) Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:CDFF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Cardiff Property (The)'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.


Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=12.531/1.655
=7.57

Cardiff Property (The)'s current Enterprise Value is £12.53 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cardiff Property (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 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 7.57 mean?
Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.57 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cardiff Property (The) and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 13.84. Over the past decade, Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.33 to 37.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardiff Property (The) ranks #331 out of 1357 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cardiff Property (The)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 7.57 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 13.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.33 to a high of 37.80. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Cardiff Property (The)'s value of 7.57 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardiff Property (The) ranks #331 out of 1357 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cardiff Property (The) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cardiff Property (The) ranks #331 out of 1357 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cardiff Property (The) in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Cardiff Property (The)'s value of 7.57 is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cardiff Property (The)'s own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.33 to 37.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 13.69, Cardiff Property (The) 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 13.69, based on 1,357 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. Cardiff Property (The)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 7.57 is 44.7% 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 Cardiff Property (The) and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardiff Property (The)'s current EV-to-EBIT is 7.57, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardiff Property (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £27.23, compared to a current price of £27.50 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.57, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 44.7% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.69. Cardiff Property (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.57 as of Aug. 04, 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 Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardiff Property (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £27.50 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £27.23. GuruFocus considers Cardiff Property (The) to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CDFF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.57 (45% below median its 10-year median of 13.84)
  • GF Value™: £27.23 vs. price of £27.50 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.7% below the Real Estate median (#331 of 1357)

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


Cardiff Property (The) Business Description

Address 56 Station Road, Egham, Surrey, GBR, TW20 9LF
Cardiff Property (The) PLC, along with its subsidiary, specializes in property investment and development in the Thames Valley. Its properties include the Windsor Business Centre, Maidenhead Enterprise Centre, Heritage Court, and others. The company operates through two segments: Property and Other Investment, and Property Development. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Property and Other Investment segment.
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