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SafeholdSAFE +0.99%84 EV-to-EBIT is 17.93 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 34.39. GuruFocus rates SAFE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 667 REITs companies, Safehold ranks better than 50.52% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Safehold's Enterprise Value is $5,857.2 Mil.
Safehold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $326.6 Mil. Therefore, Safehold's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safehold's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
SAFE'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.81 Med: 34.39 Max: 65.58
Current: 17.93
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Safehold was 65.58. The lowest was 16.81. And the median was 34.39.
SAFE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 50.52% of 667
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.2
vs SAFE: 17.93
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.
Safehold's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,587.2 Mil.
Safehold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $326.6 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.
Safehold EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Safehold EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safehold'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 - Diversified subindustry, Safehold'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.
Safehold EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Safehold's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safehold's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Safehold's current Enterprise Value is $5,857.2 Mil.
Safehold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $326.6 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.
Safehold (SAFE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.93 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Safehold and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 34.39. Over the past decade, Safehold's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.81 to 65.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Safehold ranks #330 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Safehold's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Safehold's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.93 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 34.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.81 to a high of 65.58. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. Safehold's value of 17.93 is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safehold ranks #330 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Safehold has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safehold's EV-to-EBIT compare to ESRT and JBGS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Safehold ranks #330 out of 667 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Safehold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. Safehold's value of 17.93 is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Safehold's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.81 to 65.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.39 vs. the industry median of 18.20, Safehold 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 18.20, based on 667 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. Safehold's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.93 is 1.5% 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 Safehold and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safehold's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.93, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 34.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safehold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safehold (SAFE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.67, compared to a current price of $17.34 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.93, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 34.39 and 1.5% below the REITs industry median of 18.20. Safehold's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Safehold (SAFE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.93 as of Jul. 17, 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 Safehold (SAFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safehold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.34 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.67.
GuruFocus considers Safehold to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAFE:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.93 (48% below median its 10-year median of 34.39)
GF Value™: $20.67 vs. price of $17.34 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the REITs median (#330 of 667)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safehold Inc is a REIT that operates its business by acquiring, managing, and capitalizing ground leases. Ground leases are long-term contracts between the landlord (the Company) and a tenant or leaseholder. Ground leases generally represent ownership of the land underlying commercial real estate projects that are net leased by the fee owner of the land to the owners/operators of the real estate projects built thereon.
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