Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.53 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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MAL:TRI Trident Estates PLC MAL:TRI
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GF Value €1.64
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What is Trident Estates EV-to-EBITDA?

Trident Estates MAL:TRI 96 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 30.37. GuruFocus rates MAL:TRI with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,382 Real Estate companies, Trident Estates ranks better than 77.86% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Trident Estates's enterprise value is €67.51 Mil. Trident Estates's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €10.34 Mil. Therefore, Trident Estates's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.53.

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

MAL:TRI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.47   Med: 30.37   Max: 198.3
Current: 6.53

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Trident Estates was 198.30. The lowest was 6.47. And the median was 30.37.

MAL:TRI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
77.86% of 1382 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.21 vs MAL:TRI: 6.53

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 (2026-08-27), Trident Estates's stock price is €1.00. Trident Estates's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €0.177. Therefore, Trident Estates's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.65.

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


Trident Estates  (MAL:TRI) 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.

Trident Estates's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.00/0.177
=5.65

Trident Estates's share price for today is €1.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Trident Estates's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €0.177.

* 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?


Trident Estates EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Trident Estates EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trident Estates'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.

Trident Estates EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Trident Estates Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Trident Estates Semi-Annual Data
Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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MAL:TRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Trident Estates'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.


Trident Estates EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Trident Estates EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Trident Estates's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=67.513/10.344
=6.53

Trident Estates's current Enterprise Value is €67.51 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Trident Estates's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €10.34 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 6.53 mean?
Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Trident Estates. This is 78% below median its historical median of 30.37. Over the past decade, Trident Estates' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.47 to 198.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #306 out of 1382 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Trident Estates' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Trident Estates' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 30.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.47 to a high of 198.30. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21. Trident Estates' value of 6.53 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #306 out of 1382 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trident Estates has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Estates' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #306 out of 1382 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Trident Estates in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21. Trident Estates' value of 6.53 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Trident Estates' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.47 to 198.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.37 vs. the industry median of 12.21, Trident Estates 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 12.21, based on 1,382 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. Trident Estates's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53 is 46.5% 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 Trident Estates. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trident Estates's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 30.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.64, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 30.37 and 46.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.21. Trident Estates' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53 as of Aug. 27, 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.64. GuruFocus considers Trident Estates to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MAL:TRI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.53 (78% below median its 10-year median of 30.37)
  • GF Value™: €1.64 vs. price of €1.00 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.5% below the Real Estate median (#306 of 1382)

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


Trident Estates Business Description

Address Mdina Road, Zone 2, No.4 - Level 0, Trident Park, Central Business District, Notabile Gardens, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Trident Estates PLC is a property investment company that owns and manages properties for rental and investment purposes. Its property portfolio includes Trident House, Paceville Premises (Burger King), South Street, Valletta (Pizza Hut), and other properties. All of the Group's and Company's revenue is generated in Malta and is derived solely from rental income from leased properties.
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