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FairvestJSE:FTB -1.85%51 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 24.57. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTB with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R3.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 671 REITs companies, Fairvest ranks better than 76.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Fairvest's enterprise value is R20,256 Mil.
Fairvest's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,024 Mil. Therefore, Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.01 Med: 24.57 Max: 58.42
Current: 10.01
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Fairvest was 58.42. The lowest was 10.01. And the median was 24.57.
JSE:FTB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.15% of 671
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.15
vs JSE:FTB: 10.01
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.
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.
Fairvest's share price for today is R6.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fairvest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.829.
* 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 Fairvest'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 - Retail subindustry, Fairvest'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.
Fairvest EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Fairvest's current Enterprise Value is R20,256 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fairvest's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,024 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.
Fairvest (JSE:FTB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fairvest. This is 59% below median its historical median of 24.57. Over the past decade, Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.01 to 58.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #160 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Fairvest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 24.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.01 to a high of 58.42. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.15. Fairvest's value of 10.01 is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #160 out of 671 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #160 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Fairvest in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.15. Fairvest's value of 10.01 is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fairvest's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.01 to 58.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.57 vs. the industry median of 15.15, Fairvest 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 15.15, 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. Fairvest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 is 33.9% 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 Fairvest. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairvest's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 24.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R3.80, compared to a current price of R6.90 — trading 81.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 24.57 and 33.9% below the REITs industry median of 15.15. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 as of Aug. 24, 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R6.90 is trading 81.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R3.80.
GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.01 (59% below median its 10-year median of 24.57)
GF Value™: R3.80 vs. price of R6.90 (81.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% below the REITs median (#160 of 671)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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