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SFLFRA:UG6 +0.69%80 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 9.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:UG6 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Transportation companies, SFL ranks worse than 53.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SFL's enterprise value is €3,477.3 Mil.
SFL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €377.1 Mil. Therefore, SFL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFL's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UG6'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1019.66 Med: 9.42 Max: 16.77
Current: 9.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SFL was 16.77. The lowest was -1019.66. And the median was 9.42.
FRA:UG6's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53.67% of 900
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.615
vs FRA:UG6: 9.14
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.
As of today (2026-08-16), SFL's stock price is €10.25.
SFL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.208. Therefore, SFL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 49.28.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
SFL's share price for today is €10.25.
SFL'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 €0.208.
* 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 SFL'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.
FRA:UG6 vs GSL, CCEC, CMRE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, SFL'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.
SFL EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SFL's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFL's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SFL's current Enterprise Value is €3,477.3 Mil.
SFL'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 €377.1 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.
SFL (FRA:UG6) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.22 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SFL. This is near median its historical median of 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #483 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is SFL's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SFL's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.22 is near median its 10-year median of 9.42. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62. SFL's value of 9.22 is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFL ranks #483 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SFL has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFL's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GSL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #483 out of 900 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SFL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62. SFL's value of 9.22 is 7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.42 vs. the industry median of 8.62, SFL 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.62, based on 900 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. SFL's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.22 is 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 SFL. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFL's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL (FRA:UG6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.01, compared to a current price of €10.25 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.42 and 7% above the Transportation industry median of 8.62. SFL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 14 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 SFL (FRA:UG6), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22 as of Aug. 16, 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 SFL (FRA:UG6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.25 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.01.
GuruFocus considers SFL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UG6:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.22 (near median its 10-year median of 9.42)
GF Value™: €8.01 vs. price of €10.25 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% above the Transportation median (#483 of 900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UG6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFL Corp Ltd is an international ship-owning and chartering company. The company is engaged in transporting crude oil and oil products, dry bulk and containerized cargoes, freight of rolling cargo, and offshore drilling and related activities. The company operates as a single reportable segment, generating revenue from long-term, fixed-rate charters. Its Additional revenue sources include sales-type lease interest income, voyage charter and pool revenues, and drilling contract revenues.
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