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SAorate Real EstateJSE:SAC -2.30%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.69 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 8.99. GuruFocus rates JSE:SAC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 674 REITs companies, SAorate Real Estate ranks better than 58.9% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SAorate Real Estate's enterprise value is R18,111 Mil.
SAorate Real Estate's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,323 Mil. Therefore, SAorate Real Estate's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for SAorate Real Estate's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SAC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.06 Med: 8.99 Max: 19.48
Current: 13.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SAorate Real Estate was 19.48. The lowest was -13.06. And the median was 8.99.
JSE:SAC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.9% of 674
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.4
vs JSE:SAC: 13.69
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.
SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) 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.
SAorate Real Estate's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
SAorate Real Estate's share price for today is R3.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SAorate Real Estate's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.216.
* 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 SAorate Real Estate'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 - Diversified subindustry, SAorate Real Estate'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.
SAorate Real Estate EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, SAorate Real Estate's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAorate Real Estate's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SAorate Real Estate's current Enterprise Value is R18,111 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SAorate Real Estate's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,323 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.
SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.69 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 SAorate Real Estate. This is 52% above median its historical median of 8.99. According to the industry distribution chart, SAorate Real Estate ranks #277 out of 674 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is SAorate Real Estate's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SAorate Real Estate's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.69 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 8.99. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.40. SAorate Real Estate's value of 13.69 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAorate Real Estate ranks #277 out of 674 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SAorate Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAorate Real Estate's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, SAorate Real Estate ranks #277 out of 674 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SAorate Real Estate in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.40. SAorate Real Estate's value of 13.69 is 11.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.99 vs. the industry median of 15.40, SAorate Real Estate 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 15.40, based on 674 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. SAorate Real Estate's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.69 is 11.1% 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 SAorate Real Estate. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAorate Real Estate's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.69, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAorate Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.22, compared to a current price of R3.40 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.69, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 8.99 and 11.1% below the REITs industry median of 15.40. SAorate Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.69 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 SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAorate Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R3.40 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.22.
GuruFocus considers SAorate Real Estate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SAC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.69 (52% above median its 10-year median of 8.99)
GF Value™: R2.22 vs. price of R3.40 (53.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the REITs median (#277 of 674)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SA Corporate Real Estate Ltd is a real estate investment trust. The company's portfolio includes mostly industrial and retail properties, with the remainder of inner-city residential and commercial assets. The properties are mainly located in the metropolitan centres of South Africa, with more than half located in Gauteng, approximately one-third in KwaZulu-Natal, and the others in Western Cape and other regions. The company's tenants consist of large national tenants, government tenants and franchisees. Its reportable segments are Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Corporate. The company generates the maximum of its revenue from the Residential segment.
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