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Ares Commercial Real EstateFRA:41I +0.12%43 EV-to-OCF is 95.99 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 42.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:41I with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 REITs companies, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks worse than 95.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Commercial Real Estate's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:41I'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -260.06 Med: 42.82 Max: 98.67
Current: 97.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ares Commercial Real Estate was 98.67. The lowest was -260.06. And the median was 42.82.
FRA:41I's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 95.55% of 921
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.88
vs FRA:41I: 97.88
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate (FRA:41I) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ares Commercial Real Estate's share price for today is €4.06.
Ares Commercial Real Estate's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.070.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ares Commercial Real Estate EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Ares Commercial Real Estate EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 - Mortgage subindustry, Ares Commercial Real Estate's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate EV-to-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ares Commercial Real Estate's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Commercial Real Estate's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Enterprise Value is €1,287.39 Mil.
Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €13.41 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate (FRA:41I) has a EV-to-OCF of 95.99 as of Aug. 27, 2026. This is 124% above median its historical median of 42.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #880 out of 921 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate's EV-to-OCF too high?
Ares Commercial Real Estate's current EV-to-OCF of 95.99 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 42.82. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 17.88. Ares Commercial Real Estate's value of 95.99 is 436.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #880 out of 921 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Commercial Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Commercial Real Estate's EV-to-OCF compare to REFI and RC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #880 out of 921 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Ares Commercial Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 17.88. Ares Commercial Real Estate's value of 95.99 is 436.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 42.82 vs. the industry median of 17.88, Ares Commercial Real Estate has consistently been above 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-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 17.88, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current EV-to-OCF of 95.99 is 436.9% above 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 17.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current EV-to-OCF is 95.99, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 42.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate (FRA:41I) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.98, compared to a current price of €4.06 — trading 59.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 95.99, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 42.82 and 436.9% above the REITs industry median of 17.88. Ares Commercial Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Commercial Real Estate (FRA:41I), the current EV-to-OCF is 95.99 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate (FRA:41I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.06 is trading 59.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.98.
GuruFocus considers Ares Commercial Real Estate to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:41I:
EV-to-OCF: 95.99 (124% above median its 10-year median of 42.82)
GF Value™: €9.98 vs. price of €4.06 (59.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 436.9% above the REITs median (#880 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:41I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp is a specialty finance company and a real estate investment trust mainly engaged in originating and investing in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments. It operates in one segment, namely originating and managing a diversified portfolio of CRE debt-related investments. The company recognizes the majority of its revenues in the form of interest income, which it receives from loans.
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