CTO (CTO Realty Growth) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.41 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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CTO CTO Realty Growth Inc CTO
72 GF Score
Price $22.37
GF Value $18.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is CTO Realty Growth EV-to-EBITDA?

CTO Realty Growth CTO +2.10% 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.41 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 12.80. GuruFocus rates CTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 REITs companies, CTO Realty Growth ranks better than 65.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CTO Realty Growth's enterprise value is $1,352.7 Mil. CTO Realty Growth's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $143.8 Mil. Therefore, CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CTO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.83   Med: 12.8   Max: 34.83
Current: 9.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CTO Realty Growth was 34.83. The lowest was 6.83. And the median was 12.80.

CTO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.33% of 675 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.56 vs CTO: 9.41

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.

As of today (2026-07-29), CTO Realty Growth's stock price is $22.37. CTO Realty Growth's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.360. Therefore, CTO Realty Growth's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.45.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


CTO Realty Growth  (NYSE:CTO) 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.

CTO Realty Growth's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=22.37/1.360
=16.45

CTO Realty Growth's share price for today is $22.37.
CTO Realty Growth'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 $1.360.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


CTO Realty Growth EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CTO Realty Growth EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

CTO Realty Growth EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CTO Realty Growth Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.62 20.28 11.70 13.00 12.11

CTO Realty Growth Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.34 16.89 12.11 11.79 0.00

CTO vs JBGS, GOOD, OLP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, CTO Realty Growth'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.


CTO Realty Growth EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CTO Realty Growth EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1352.745/143.787
=9.41

CTO Realty Growth's current Enterprise Value is $1,352.7 Mil.
CTO Realty Growth'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 $143.8 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.41 mean?
CTO Realty Growth (CTO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.41 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CTO Realty Growth. This is 26% below median its historical median of 12.80. Over the past decade, CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.83 to 34.83. According to the industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #234 out of 675 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CTO Realty Growth's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.41 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.83 to a high of 34.83. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. CTO Realty Growth's value of 9.41 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #234 out of 675 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTO Realty Growth has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTO Realty Growth's EV-to-EBITDA compare to JBGS and GOOD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #234 out of 675 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts CTO Realty Growth in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. CTO Realty Growth's value of 9.41 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, CTO Realty Growth's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.83 to 34.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.80 vs. the industry median of 15.56, CTO Realty Growth 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-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.56, based on 675 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. CTO Realty Growth's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.41 is 39.5% 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-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 CTO Realty Growth. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTO Realty Growth's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.41, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 12.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTO Realty Growth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth (CTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.78, compared to a current price of $22.37 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.41, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.80 and 39.5% below the REITs industry median of 15.56. CTO Realty Growth's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 CTO Realty Growth (CTO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.41 as of Jul. 29, 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 CTO Realty Growth (CTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.37 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.78. GuruFocus considers CTO Realty Growth to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.41 (26% below median its 10-year median of 12.80)
  • GF Value™: $18.78 vs. price of $22.37 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the REITs median (#234 of 675)

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


CTO Realty Growth Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 8QB0:Germany
Address 369 N. New York Avenue, Suite 201, Winter Park, FL, USA, 32789
CTO Realty Growth Inc is a real estate investment trust company, that owns income properties in diversified markets in the United States. The company operates in four primary business segments: Income properties, management services, commercial loans and investments, and real estate operations. It derives maximum revenue from Income Properties.
72GF Score

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