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Rafael HoldingsRFL -3.00%43 EV-to-EBITDA is -2.51 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates RFL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,384 Real Estate companies, Rafael Holdings ranks worse than 72254.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rafael Holdings's enterprise value is $76.41 Mil.
Rafael Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-30.49 Mil. Therefore, Rafael Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rafael Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RFL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -549.26 Med: -0.96 Max: 4.86
Current: -2.51
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rafael Holdings was 4.86. The lowest was -549.26. And the median was -0.96.
RFL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1384
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.52
vs RFL: -2.51
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.
Rafael Holdings (NYSE:RFL) 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.
Rafael Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rafael Holdings's share price for today is $1.94.
Rafael Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.680.
* 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 Rafael Holdings'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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Rafael Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rafael Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rafael Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $76.41 Mil.
Rafael Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30.49 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.
Rafael Holdings (RFL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.51 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rafael Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1384 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Rafael Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rafael Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1384 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rafael Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rafael Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to STHO and CNXX?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1384 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rafael Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.52. 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 12.52, based on 1,384 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. 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 Rafael Holdings. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rafael Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rafael Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings (RFL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.37, compared to a current price of $1.94 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.51. Rafael Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.51 as of Aug. 02, 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.94 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.37.
GuruFocus considers Rafael Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RFL:
EV-to-EBITDA: -2.51
GF Value™: $1.37 vs. price of $1.94 (41.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rafael Holdings Inc is a biotechnology firm that develops pharmaceuticals and invests in clinical and early-stage companies in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Trappsol Cyclo is in Phase 3 trials for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1. The company focuses on completing these trials, seeking regulatory approval, and commercializing the product. It also invests in portfolio companies including Cyclo, LipoMedix, Barer, Rafael Medical Devices, Cornerstone, and Day Three, targeting therapeutics for unmet medical needs. The business operates through three segments: Healthcare, Infusion Technology, and Real Estate. Operations are based in the United States and Israel.
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