Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.52 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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LSE:CDFF Cardiff Property (The) PLC LSE:CDFF
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Price £27.50
GF Value £27.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBITDA?

Cardiff Property (The) LSE:CDFF 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 13.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:CDFF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £27.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,385 Real Estate companies, Cardiff Property (The) ranks better than 71.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cardiff Property (The)'s enterprise value is £12.53 Mil. Cardiff Property (The)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.67 Mil. Therefore, Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CDFF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3   Med: 13.73   Max: 37.64
Current: 7.52

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cardiff Property (The) was 37.64. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 13.73.

LSE:CDFF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
71.7% of 1385 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.57 vs LSE:CDFF: 7.52

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 (2026-08-04), Cardiff Property (The)'s stock price is £27.50. Cardiff Property (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.324. Therefore, Cardiff Property (The)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.77.

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


Cardiff Property (The)  (LSE:CDFF) 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.

Cardiff Property (The)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=27.50/1.324
=20.77

Cardiff Property (The)'s share price for today is £27.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cardiff Property (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.324.

* 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?


Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardiff Property (The)'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.

Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cardiff Property (The) Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Cardiff Property (The) Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:CDFF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Cardiff Property (The)'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.


Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cardiff Property (The) EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=12.531/1.666
=7.52

Cardiff Property (The)'s current Enterprise Value is £12.53 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cardiff Property (The)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.67 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 7.52 mean?
Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.52 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cardiff Property (The). This is 45% below median its historical median of 13.73. Over the past decade, Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 37.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardiff Property (The) ranks #392 out of 1385 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cardiff Property (The)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.52 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 13.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 37.64. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.57. Cardiff Property (The)'s value of 7.52 is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardiff Property (The) ranks #392 out of 1385 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardiff Property (The) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardiff Property (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cardiff Property (The) ranks #392 out of 1385 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Cardiff Property (The) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.57. Cardiff Property (The)'s value of 7.52 is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cardiff Property (The)'s own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 37.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.73 vs. the industry median of 12.57, Cardiff Property (The) 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.57, based on 1,385 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. Cardiff Property (The)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.52 is 40.2% 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 Cardiff Property (The). For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardiff Property (The)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 13.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardiff Property (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £27.23, compared to a current price of £27.50 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 13.73 and 40.2% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.57. Cardiff Property (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52 as of Aug. 04, 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 Cardiff Property (The) (LSE:CDFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardiff Property (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £27.50 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £27.23. GuruFocus considers Cardiff Property (The) to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CDFF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.52 (45% below median its 10-year median of 13.73)
  • GF Value™: £27.23 vs. price of £27.50 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.2% below the Real Estate median (#392 of 1385)

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


Cardiff Property (The) Business Description

Address 56 Station Road, Egham, Surrey, GBR, TW20 9LF
Cardiff Property (The) PLC, along with its subsidiary, specializes in property investment and development in the Thames Valley. Its properties include the Windsor Business Centre, Maidenhead Enterprise Centre, Heritage Court, and others. The company operates through two segments: Property and Other Investment, and Property Development. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Property and Other Investment segment.
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