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American Realty InvestorsARL +2.10%61 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.14 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 13.20. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,378 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks worse than 65.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, American Realty Investors's enterprise value is $605.68 Mil.
American Realty Investors's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $35.33 Mil. Therefore, American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 13.2 Max: 932.86
Current: 17.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of American Realty Investors was 932.86. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 13.20.
ARL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.67% of 1378
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.205
vs ARL: 17.14
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
American Realty Investors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Realty Investors's share price for today is $16.08.
American Realty Investors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.520.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
American Realty Investors EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
American Realty Investors's current Enterprise Value is $605.68 Mil.
American Realty Investors's EBITDA 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 $35.33 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.
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.14 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American Realty Investors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 13.20. Over the past decade, American Realty Investors' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 932.86. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #905 out of 1378 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is American Realty Investors' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
American Realty Investors' current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.14 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 13.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 932.86. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21. American Realty Investors' value of 17.14 is 40.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #905 out of 1378 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' EV-to-EBITDA compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #905 out of 1378 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21. American Realty Investors' value of 17.14 is 40.4% above this benchmark. Historically, American Realty Investors' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 932.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.20 vs. the industry median of 12.21, American Realty Investors 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-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.21, based on 1,378 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Realty Investors's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.14 is 40.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American Realty Investors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.14, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 13.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.14, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 13.20 and 40.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.21. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Realty Investors (ARL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.14 as of Sep. 11, 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.14 (30% above median its 10-year median of 13.20)
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% above the Real Estate median (#905 of 1378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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