DEI (Douglas Emmett) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.00 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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DEI Douglas Emmett Inc DEI
74 GF Score
Price $11.76
GF Value $13.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBITDA?

Douglas Emmett DEI -1.01% 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.00 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 17.25. GuruFocus rates DEI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 671 REITs companies, Douglas Emmett ranks better than 50.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Douglas Emmett's enterprise value is $9,025 Mil. Douglas Emmett's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $602 Mil. Therefore, Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.00.

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

DEI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.2   Med: 17.25   Max: 25.3
Current: 15

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Douglas Emmett was 25.30. The lowest was 11.20. And the median was 17.25.

DEI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.67% of 671 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.33 vs DEI: 15.00

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 (2026-08-30), Douglas Emmett's stock price is $11.76. Douglas Emmett's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.150. Therefore, Douglas Emmett's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Douglas Emmett  (NYSE:DEI) 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.

Douglas Emmett's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.76/-0.150
=At Loss

Douglas Emmett's share price for today is $11.76.
Douglas Emmett'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 $-0.150.

* 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?


Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Douglas Emmett'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.

Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Douglas Emmett Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Douglas Emmett 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 14.05 14.21 13.19 13.91 15.01

DEI vs ESBA, PDM, DEA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Douglas Emmett'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.


Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Douglas Emmett EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9024.629/601.639
=15.00

Douglas Emmett's current Enterprise Value is $9,025 Mil.
Douglas Emmett'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 $602 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 15.00 mean?
Douglas Emmett (DEI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.00 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Douglas Emmett. This is 13% below median its historical median of 17.25. Over the past decade, Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.20 to 25.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #331 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Douglas Emmett's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.00 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.20 to a high of 25.30. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.33. Douglas Emmett's value of 15.00 is 2.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #331 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Douglas Emmett has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Emmett's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ESBA and PDM?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #331 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Douglas Emmett in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.33. Douglas Emmett's value of 15.00 is 2.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Emmett's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.20 to 25.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.25 vs. the industry median of 15.33, Douglas Emmett 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 15.33, based on 671 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. Douglas Emmett's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.00 is 2.2% 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 Douglas Emmett. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Emmett's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.00, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 17.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Douglas Emmett stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Emmett (DEI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.90, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.00, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.25 and 2.2% below the REITs industry median of 15.33. Douglas Emmett's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Douglas Emmett (DEI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.00 as of Aug. 30, 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 Douglas Emmett (DEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Emmett stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.90. GuruFocus considers Douglas Emmett to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.00 (13% below median its 10-year median of 17.25)
  • GF Value™: $13.90 vs. price of $11.76 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.2% below the REITs median (#331 of 671)

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


Douglas Emmett Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401
Douglas Emmett Inc is an integrated, self-administered, and self-managed REIT. The group focuses on owning, acquiring, developing, and managing a substantial market share of office properties and multifamily communities in neighborhoods with supply constraints, high-end executive housing, and key lifestyle amenities. Its properties are located in the Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Century City, Olympic Corridor, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills and Westwood submarkets of Los Angeles County, California, and in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has two business segments: the office segment and multifamily segment, of which Office segment derives maximum revenue.
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