AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AAT - US0240131047 - REIT
19.055 USD
-0.11 (-0.55%)
Taking everything into account, AAT scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AAT was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. AAT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AAT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AAT was profitable.
AAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AAT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AAT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.09%, AAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.26%, AAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.01%, AAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
AAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.22%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.09% | ||
| ROE | 5.26% | ||
| ROIC | 3.01% |
ROA(3y)1.63%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)4.2%
ROE(5y)3.41%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)2.99%
1.3 Margins
AAT has a Profit Margin of 13.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: AAT outperforms 64.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AAT has remained more or less at the same level.
AAT's Operating Margin of 24.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AAT outperforms 54.69% of its industry peers.
AAT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AAT has a worse Gross Margin (61.60%) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AAT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.99% | ||
| GM | 61.6% |
OM growth 3Y2.01%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y17.96%
PM growth 5Y-0.09%
GM growth 3Y-1.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AAT is destroying value.
AAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AAT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AAT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AAT has an Altman-Z score of 0.55. This is a bad value and indicates that AAT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
AAT has a Altman-Z score (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 66.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AAT would need 66.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AAT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 66.24. This is in the better half of the industry: AAT outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the high side and indicates that AAT has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.44, AAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 66.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC5.83%
2.3 Liquidity
AAT has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that AAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AAT's Current ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AAT outperforms 70.31% of its industry peers.
AAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that AAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AAT (1.61) is better than 71.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AAT have decreased strongly by -71.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, AAT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.01% on average per year.
AAT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.79%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.13%
EPS 3Y31.27%
EPS 5Y2.01%
EPS Q2Q%-75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y4.54%
Sales Q2Q%-10.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -23.57% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, AAT will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-56.41%
EPS Next 2Y-30.07%
EPS Next 3Y-23.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 68.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AAT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AAT.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say AAT is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.01, the valuation of AAT can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AAT is valued a bit cheaper than 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. AAT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AAT is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AAT is valued a bit cheaper than 67.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AAT's earnings are expected to decrease with -23.57% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)33.85
EPS Next 2Y-30.07%
EPS Next 3Y-23.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.99%, AAT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.34, AAT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, AAT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AAT has a limited annual growth rate of 2.45%.
AAT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AAT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.45%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
170.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AAT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AAT's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP170.43%
EPS Next 2Y-30.07%
EPS Next 3Y-23.57%
NYSE:AAT (12/4/2025, 12:06:01 PM)
19.055
-0.11 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.59%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners1.55%
Ins Owner Change1.77%
Market Cap1.17B
Revenue(TTM)439.58M
Net Income(TTM)61.48M
Analysts48
Price Target20.91 (9.73%)
Short Float %1.89%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
Yearly Dividend1.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.45%
DP170.43%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.89%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-188.67%
Max EPS beat(4)112.16%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)8.29%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)10.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.57%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.04%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.97 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.47%
EPS(NY)0.46
Fwd EY2.44%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)2.73
OCFY14.35%
SpS7.19
BVpS19.12
TBVpS18.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)33.85
Graham Number10.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.09% | ||
| ROE | 5.26% | ||
| ROCE | 3.81% | ||
| ROIC | 3.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.23% | ||
| OM | 24.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.99% | ||
| GM | 61.6% | ||
| FCFM | 5.79% |
ROA(3y)1.63%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)4.2%
ROE(5y)3.41%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)2.99%
ROICexc(3y)3.44%
ROICexc(5y)3.17%
ROICexgc(3y)3.52%
ROICexgc(5y)3.25%
ROCE(3y)4.08%
ROCE(5y)3.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.53%
OM growth 3Y2.01%
OM growth 5Y-1.87%
PM growth 3Y17.96%
PM growth 5Y-0.09%
GM growth 3Y-1.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 66.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 32.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
F-Score6
WACC5.83%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)84.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.48%
Profit Quality(3y)165.81%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.13%
EPS 3Y31.27%
EPS 5Y2.01%
EPS Q2Q%-75%
EPS Next Y-56.41%
EPS Next 2Y-30.07%
EPS Next 3Y-23.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y4.54%
Sales Q2Q%-10.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.76%
EBIT growth 3Y8.95%
EBIT growth 5Y2.59%
EBIT Next Year62.37%
EBIT Next 3Y18.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-74.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.12%
OCF growth 3Y7.16%
OCF growth 5Y6.13%
AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC / AAT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AAT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AAT.
What is the valuation status for AAT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) stock?
AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) stock?
The financial health rating of AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AAT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) is expected to decline by -56.41% in the next year.