Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 47.5x · EV/EBITDA 20.6x · ROE 2.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $51.9B | $51.0B | $46.8B | $39.8B | $38.8B | $29.7B | $20.8B | $22.5B | $17.7B | $15.1B | $14.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $84.3B | $83.4B | $73.1B | $61.6B | $57.3B | $45.4B | $28.9B | $30.5B | $24.2B | $21.2B | $20.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 47.53 | 48.18 | 54.50 | 45.57 | 44.67 | 82.29 | 52.81 | 51.67 | 48.45 | 50.20 | 49.26 |
| P/S Ratio | 9.02 | 8.87 | 8.88 | 9.76 | 11.61 | 14.27 | 12.62 | 15.15 | 13.33 | 12.44 | 12.90 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.25 | 1.27 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.35 | 1.18 | 1.89 | 2.30 | 2.18 | 2.05 | 2.10 |
| P/FCF | 12.98 | 12.77 | 13.57 | 13.77 | 15.73 | 22.79 | 18.79 | 21.56 | 19.34 | 17.58 | 18.00 |
| P/OCF | 12.98 | 12.77 | 13.11 | 13.45 | 15.15 | 22.46 | 18.64 | 21.09 | 18.81 | 17.27 | 17.70 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 14.51 | 13.88 | 15.09 | 17.12 | 21.81 | 17.55 | 20.51 | 18.22 | 17.47 | 18.19 |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.56 | 20.35 | 15.51 | 17.01 | 19.22 | 24.53 | 19.67 | 22.89 | 20.55 | 19.52 | 20.30 |
| EV / EBIT | 51.79 | 77.34 | 37.86 | 36.04 | 62.40 | 115.65 | 41.01 | 42.33 | 38.58 | 36.05 | 37.77 |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.88 | 21.19 | 21.30 | 23.20 | 34.83 | 26.12 | 29.19 | 26.43 | 24.68 | 25.38 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 89.8% | 89.8% | 92.8% | 92.2% | 93.2% | 93.6% | 93.6% | 94.0% | 95.0% | 94.3% | 94.3% |
| Operating Margin | 28.3% | 28.3% | 44.0% | 42.2% | 39.1% | 45.8% | 48.1% | 49.7% | 48.0% | 48.5% | 48.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 16.3% | 21.4% | 26.0% | 17.3% | 24.0% | 29.3% | 27.4% | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| ROA | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| ROIC | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| ROCE | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.86 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 8.01 | 8.01 | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.24 | 8.62 | 6.08 | 6.02 | 5.53 | 5.62 | 5.91 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.81 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.86 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 7.91 | 7.91 | 5.58 | 6.01 | 6.19 | 8.48 | 5.52 | 5.98 | 5.52 | 5.62 | 5.90 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.12 | 7.62 | 7.53 | 7.47 | 12.04 | 7.33 | 7.63 | 7.10 | 7.10 | 7.38 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.89 | 2.32 | 1.98 | 1.22 | 2.31 | — | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | 0.51 | 1.68 | 1.53 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 3.37 | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | 0.51 | 1.68 | 1.52 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 3.37 | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.12 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 2.15 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | 10.07 | 7.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 275.9% | 275.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| FCF Yield | 7.7% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $905M | $877M | $693M | $612M | $415M | $345M | $316M | $290M | $274M | $256M |
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Realty Income Corporation's current P/E ratio is 47.5x. The historical average is 33.6x. This places it at the 73th percentile of its historical range.
Realty Income Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 20.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.4x.
Realty Income Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 2.7%. The historical average is 6.9%.
Based on historical data, Realty Income Corporation is trading at a P/E of 47.5x. This is at the 73th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Realty Income Corporation's current dividend yield is 5.81% with a payout ratio of 275.9%.
Realty Income Corporation has 89.8% gross margin and 28.3% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Realty Income Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 8.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
AFFO volatility and data gaps
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiple, Thin Yield Spread
Realty Income trades at 44.9x forward FFO, a premium to peers like NNN at 22.2x, while its 5.2% dividend yield barely exceeds the sector average, per reported figures.
The P/FFO of 44.9x in 2026Q2 is significantly above the peer median of roughly 23x, suggesting the market is pricing in sustained FFO growth or a quality premium. However, the implied cap rate, derived from NOI relative to enterprise value, appears compressed relative to private market transactions, which may limit upside. Investors should monitor whether the premium is justified by organic growth or acquisition-driven expansion.
NOI Margin Volatility Masks Stability
NOI margin swung from 92.3% in 2025Q1 to 11.1% in 2026Q1, then rebounded to 100% in 2026Q2, per company disclosures, suggesting data inconsistencies or one-time items.
The extreme volatility in NOI margin across quarters is atypical for a net-lease REIT and likely reflects accounting anomalies or non-recurring items rather than operational deterioration. Excluding the anomalous 2026Q1, margins have remained consistently above 92%, indicating stable property-level profitability. FFO growth of 23.3% year-over-year in 2026Q2, however, appears acquisition-driven, as same-store NOI trends are not disclosed, limiting visibility into organic growth.
Payout Ratio Creeps Higher
FFO payout ratio rose to 86.1% in 2025Q2 from 78.2% a year earlier, while AFFO turned negative in 2026Q2, based on reported figures, signaling potential dividend stress.
The FFO payout ratio has trended upward over the past year, reaching 86.1% in 2025Q2, leaving a thinner margin for dividend coverage. More concerning, AFFO per share was -$0.98 in 2026Q2, implying that on a cash-adjusted basis, the dividend is not covered. This divergence between FFO and AFFO suggests significant non-cash adjustments or maintenance capex, which investors should scrutinize as a potential risk to dividend sustainability.
Leverage Spikes on Debt Issuance
Debt-to-equity jumped to 0.73 in 2026Q1 from 0.66 in 2024Q1, while interest coverage fell to 2.24x, per reported figures, indicating increased financial risk.
The rise in D/E to 0.73 and the corresponding decline in interest coverage to 2.24x in 2026Q1 suggest that Realty Income has been leveraging up to fund its $2.0B capex surge. While the balance sheet remains investment-grade, the trend warrants monitoring, especially if interest rates remain elevated. The debt maturity profile is not disclosed, but the shift toward unsecured financing, as noted in prior analysis, may increase refinancing risk.
Occupancy Stable, G&A Efficiency Unclear
Occupancy remains high with NOI stable around $1.2-1.5B quarterly, though tenant concentration and G&A efficiency are not disclosed, per available filings.
The portfolio appears to be performing well operationally, with stable NOI and high occupancy, which is typical for net-lease retail. However, the lack of disclosure on tenant concentration and geographic diversification limits the ability to assess vulnerability to sector-specific downturns. G&A costs are not broken out, but the stable NOI margins suggest cost control is adequate. Investors should seek additional disclosure on these metrics to fully evaluate portfolio quality.
P/E Misleads on Depreciation
Realty Income's P/E of 52.9x is distorted by depreciation, while P/FFO of 44.9x provides a clearer picture, as reported in financial statements.
Standard P/E is deeply misleading for REITs because depreciation charges reduce net income without affecting cash flow. Realty Income's P/E of 52.9x appears expensive, but P/FFO of 44.9x is the appropriate valuation metric. However, even P/FFO can overstate distributable cash if maintenance capex is not fully deducted, as evidenced by the negative AFFO in 2026Q2. Investors should use P/AFFO when available, but the data gaps here make it difficult to assess true cash generation.