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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, American Realty Investors's Enterprise Value is $659.57 Mil.
American Realty Investors's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.73 Mil. Therefore, American Realty Investors's EV-to-FCF for today is 241.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -110.21 Med: -16.72 Max: 498.44
Current: 241.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of American Realty Investors was 498.44. The lowest was -110.21. And the median was -16.72.
ARL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 95.43% of 1095
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 19.2
vs ARL: 241.51
EV-to-FCF 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.
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
American Realty Investors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Realty Investors's share price for today is $19.45.
American Realty Investors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.760.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
American Realty Investors EV-to-FCF Related Terms
American Realty Investors EV-to-FCF 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
American Realty Investors EV-to-FCF vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's EV-to-FCF falls into.
American Realty Investors's current Enterprise Value is $659.57 Mil.
American Realty Investors's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.73 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.
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a EV-to-FCF of 241.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1045 out of 1095 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is American Realty Investors' EV-to-FCF too high?
American Realty Investors' current EV-to-FCF is 241.51. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.20. American Realty Investors' value of 241.51 is 1157.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1045 out of 1095 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' EV-to-FCF compare to SEG and RMR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1045 out of 1095 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.20. American Realty Investors' value of 241.51 is 1157.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Real Estate companies is 19.20, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Realty Investors's current EV-to-FCF of 241.51 is 1157.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current EV-to-FCF is 241.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.57, compared to a current price of $19.45 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 241.51 and 1157.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 19.20. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Realty Investors (ARL), the current EV-to-FCF is 241.51 as of Jul. 14, 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.45 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.57.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
EV-to-FCF: 241.51
GF Value™: $16.57 vs. price of $19.45 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1157.9% above the Real Estate median (#1045 of 1095)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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