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Public StorageLTS:0KS3 -1.22%87 EV-to-EBIT is 29.52 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 28.13. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KS3 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $310.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 648 REITs companies, Public Storage ranks worse than 76.54% 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.
Public Storage's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $70,565 Mil.
Public Storage's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,375 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.
Public Storage EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Public Storage EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Public Storage'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 - Industrial subindustry, Public Storage'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.
Public Storage EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Public Storage's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Storage's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Public Storage's current Enterprise Value is $70,110 Mil.
Public Storage's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,375 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.
Public Storage (LTS:0KS3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.52 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Public Storage and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.13. Over the past decade, Public Storage's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.57 to 41.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #496 out of 648 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Public Storage's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Public Storage's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.52 is near median its 10-year median of 28.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.57 to a high of 41.80. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.92. Public Storage's value of 29.52 is 64.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #496 out of 648 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Storage has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Storage's EV-to-EBIT compare to EXR and EGP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Public Storage ranks #496 out of 648 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Public Storage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.92. Public Storage's value of 29.52 is 64.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Storage's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.57 to 41.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.13 vs. the industry median of 17.92, Public Storage 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 17.92, based on 648 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. Public Storage's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.52 is 64.7% 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 Public Storage and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Storage's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Storage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage (LTS:0KS3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $310.56, compared to a current price of $301.26 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.13 and 64.7% above the REITs industry median of 17.92. Public Storage's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Public Storage (LTS:0KS3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.52 as of Sep. 02, 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 Public Storage (LTS:0KS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Storage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $301.26 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $310.56.
GuruFocus considers Public Storage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KS3:
EV-to-EBIT: 29.52 (near median its 10-year median of 28.13)
GF Value™: $310.56 vs. price of $301.26 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% above the REITs median (#496 of 648)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Storage is the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the US, with more than 3,500 self-storage facilities in 40 states and approximately 258 million square feet of rentable space. Through equity interests, it also has exposure to the European self-storage market through Shurgard Self Storage. The company also has a merchandise business, a third-party property management business, and an insurance business that offers products to cover losses for the goods in self-storage facilities.
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