Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.78 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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JSE:EXP Exemplar REITail Ltd JSE:EXP
72 GF Score
Price R18.00
GF Value R15.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBITDA?

Exemplar REITail JSE:EXP 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.78 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates JSE:EXP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 REITs companies, Exemplar REITail ranks better than 91.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Exemplar REITail's enterprise value is R10,764 Mil. Exemplar REITail's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,861 Mil. Therefore, Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.78.

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

JSE:EXP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5   Med: 6.9   Max: 16.57
Current: 5.78

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Exemplar REITail was 16.57. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 6.90.

JSE:EXP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.7% of 675 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.56 vs JSE:EXP: 5.78

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), Exemplar REITail's stock price is R18.00. Exemplar REITail's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R4.138. Therefore, Exemplar REITail's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.35.

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


Exemplar REITail  (JSE:EXP) 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.

Exemplar REITail's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=18.00/4.138
=4.35

Exemplar REITail's share price for today is R18.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Exemplar REITail's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R4.138.

* 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?


Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Exemplar REITail'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.

Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Exemplar REITail Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Exemplar REITail Semi-Annual Data
Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 6.80 0.00 5.57 0.00 5.01

JSE:EXP vs SPG, O, KIM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Exemplar REITail'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.


Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

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

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


JSE:EXP
72GF Score
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Exemplar REITail EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=10764.392/1861.3
=5.78

Exemplar REITail's current Enterprise Value is R10,764 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Exemplar REITail's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,861 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 5.78 mean?
Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.78 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 Exemplar REITail. This is 16% below median its historical median of 6.90. Over the past decade, Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.00 to 16.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #56 out of 675 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Exemplar REITail's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.78 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 16.57. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. Exemplar REITail's value of 5.78 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #56 out of 675 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exemplar REITail has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exemplar REITail's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #56 out of 675 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Exemplar REITail in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. Exemplar REITail's value of 5.78 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Exemplar REITail's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.00 to 16.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 15.56, Exemplar REITail 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. Exemplar REITail's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.78 is 62.9% 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 Exemplar REITail. 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. Exemplar REITail's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.78, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 6.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exemplar REITail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.81, compared to a current price of R18.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.78, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 62.9% below the REITs industry median of 15.56. Exemplar REITail's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.78 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R18.00 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R15.81. GuruFocus considers Exemplar REITail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EXP:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.78 (16% below median its 10-year median of 6.90)
  • GF Value™: R15.81 vs. price of R18.00 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.9% below the REITs median (#56 of 675)

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


Exemplar REITail Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 204 Von Willich Avenue, Clubview, Centurion, Gauteng, ZAF, 0157
Exemplar REITail Ltd is a real estate investment trust which develops, owns and manages township and rural retail real estate. The company is the only fund in the country focused purely on retail in under-serviced areas that offers stakeholders investment opportunities. The company's retail segments based on geography consist of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern and Western Cape.
72GF Score

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