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Brookdale Senior LivingBKD -0.14%39 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.88 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 14.69. GuruFocus rates BKD with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Brookdale Senior Living ranks worse than 79.72% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Brookdale Senior Living's enterprise value is $8,733 Mil.
Brookdale Senior Living's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $382 Mil. Therefore, Brookdale Senior Living's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookdale Senior Living's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BKD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.08 Med: 14.69 Max: 200.55
Current: 22.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Brookdale Senior Living was 200.55. The lowest was -32.08. And the median was 14.69.
BKD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.72% of 508
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 11.04
vs BKD: 22.88
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.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) 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.
Brookdale Senior Living's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Brookdale Senior Living's share price for today is $14.60.
Brookdale Senior Living's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.860.
* 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Brookdale Senior Living'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.
Brookdale Senior Living EV-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Brookdale Senior Living's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookdale Senior Living's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Brookdale Senior Living's current Enterprise Value is $8,733 Mil.
Brookdale Senior Living's EBITDA 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 $382 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.
Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.88 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brookdale Senior Living. This is 56% above median its historical median of 14.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #405 out of 508 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Brookdale Senior Living's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Brookdale Senior Living's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.88 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 14.69. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.04. Brookdale Senior Living's value of 22.88 is 107.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #405 out of 508 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brookdale Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookdale Senior Living's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NHC and OPCH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Brookdale Senior Living ranks #405 out of 508 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Brookdale Senior Living in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.04. Brookdale Senior Living's value of 22.88 is 107.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.69 vs. the industry median of 11.04, Brookdale Senior Living 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 11.04, based on 508 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. Brookdale Senior Living's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.88 is 107.2% 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 Brookdale Senior Living. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookdale Senior Living's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.88, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 14.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookdale Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $14.60 — trading 133.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.88, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 14.69 and 107.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 11.04. Brookdale Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.88 as of Aug. 03, 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 Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookdale Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.60 is trading 133.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25.
GuruFocus considers Brookdale Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 22.88 (56% above median its 10-year median of 14.69)
GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $14.60 (133.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#405 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc operates senior living communities throughout the United States. The company has three reportable segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRs). The majority of the revenue is generated from the Assisted Living and Memory Care segment, which offers housing and assistance with activities of daily living to its customers. The company generates revenue in the form of Resident Fees, which it receives in exchange for the services provided, and in the form of management fees from certain communities under contract in exchange for the management services provided.
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