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American Realty InvestorsARL +2.10%61 PS Ratio is 5.09 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 3.71. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,741 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks worse than 69.67% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, American Realty Investors's share price is $16.08.
American Realty Investors's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.16. Hence, American Realty Investors's PS Ratio for today is 5.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 3.71 Max: 12.9
Current: 5.08
During the past 13 years, American Realty Investors's highest PS Ratio was 12.90. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 3.71.
ARL's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 69.67% of 1741
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs ARL: 5.08
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of American Realty Investors was 6.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -11.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, American Realty Investors's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 82.20% per year. The lowest was -52.90% per year. And the median was -3.40% per year.
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
American Realty Investors PS Ratio Related Terms
American Realty Investors PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
American Realty Investors's Share Price of today is $16.08. American Realty Investors's Revenue per Share 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 $3.16.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a PS Ratio of 5.09 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 3.71. Over the past decade, American Realty Investors' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 12.90. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1213 out of 1741 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is American Realty Investors' PS Ratio too high?
American Realty Investors' current PS Ratio of 5.09 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 3.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 12.90. The Real Estate industry median PS Ratio is 2.34. American Realty Investors' value of 5.09 is 117.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1213 out of 1741 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' PS Ratio compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1213 out of 1741 companies for PS Ratio. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.34. American Realty Investors' value of 5.09 is 117.5% above this benchmark. Historically, American Realty Investors' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 12.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.71 vs. the industry median of 2.34, American Realty Investors 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 PS Ratio for a Real Estate company?
The median PS Ratio among Real Estate companies is 2.34, based on 1,741 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Realty Investors's current PS Ratio of 5.09 is 117.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current PS Ratio is 5.09, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 3.71. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 5.09, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 3.71 and 117.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 2.34. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Realty Investors (ARL), the current PS Ratio is 5.09 as of Sep. 11, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
PS Ratio: 5.09 (37% above median its 10-year median of 3.71)
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117.5% above the Real Estate median (#1213 of 1741)
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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