OCAUTIOUS

EV/EBITDA

16.9x

Higher than 33% of Real Estate sector peers

Updated 656h ago

Sector Performance

33th percentile

16.9x

Sector Median

17.9x

Sector Avg

23.1x

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Deep Analysis

Realty Income's current EV/EBITDA of 16.9x means the company's total enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) is 16.9 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common measure of valuation relative to operating profit.

This sits below the real estate sector median of 17.7x, placing the stock in the 43rd percentile among its peers, indicating it is slightly cheaper than the typical sector company. Trend data is not available: year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and there is no historical trend over the last eight quarters. Because the current multiple is below the sector median yet no directional trend exists, the valuation appears modest but offers no confirmation of improvement or deterioration. This level supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the below-median multiple suggests limited downside from a pure valuation standpoint, but the absence of trend data and the sector's typical sensitivity to interest rates warrant a careful approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about O?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

How does O's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

O's EV/EBITDA of 16.9x compares to a Real Estate sector median of 17.9x, placing it in the 33th percentile.

Who are O's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest Real Estate peers by EV/EBITDA include: CUBE (17.9x), REG (19.7x), AVB (15.6x), AMT (20.6x), AMH (14.1x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.