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Sun CommunitiesFRA:SCZ +1.90%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.72 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 26.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:SCZ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €114.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Sun Communities ranks worse than 86.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sun Communities's enterprise value is €16,589 Mil.
Sun Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €578 Mil. Therefore, Sun Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun Communities's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SCZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.4 Med: 26.14 Max: 56.96
Current: 28.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sun Communities was 56.96. The lowest was 17.40. And the median was 26.14.
FRA:SCZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.76% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.385
vs FRA:SCZ: 28.02
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sun Communities (FRA:SCZ) 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.
Sun Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sun Communities's share price for today is €107.00.
Sun Communities'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 €9.531.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sun Communities's current Enterprise Value is €16,589 Mil.
Sun Communities'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 €578 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.
Sun Communities (FRA:SCZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.72 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sun Communities. This is 10% above median its historical median of 26.14. Over the past decade, Sun Communities' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 17.40 to 56.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #590 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Sun Communities' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sun Communities' current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.72 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 26.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.40 to a high of 56.96. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39. Sun Communities' value of 28.72 is 86.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #590 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MAA and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #590 out of 680 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sun Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39. Sun Communities' value of 28.72 is 86.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun Communities' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 17.40 to 56.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.14 vs. the industry median of 15.39, Sun Communities 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.39, based on 680 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. Sun Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.72 is 86.7% 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 Sun Communities. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.72, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 26.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (FRA:SCZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €114.95, compared to a current price of €107.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.72, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 26.14 and 86.7% above the REITs industry median of 15.39. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sun Communities (FRA:SCZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.72 as of Jul. 25, 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 Sun Communities (FRA:SCZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €107.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €114.95.
GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SCZ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 28.72 (10% above median its 10-year median of 26.14)
GF Value™: €114.95 vs. price of €107.00 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% above the REITs median (#590 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SCZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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