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APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ARI - US03762U1051 - REIT

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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall ARI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ARI against 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ARI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ARI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ARI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ARI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years ARI 4 years were profitable.
  • ARI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ARI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.29%, ARI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 6.61%, ARI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ARI (1.06%) is better than 83.82% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARI is in line with the industry average of 1.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 6.61%
ROIC 1.06%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)0.78%
ROE(3y)1.75%
ROE(5y)2.86%
ROIC(3y)1.68%
ROIC(5y)2.3%
ARI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ARI (16.94%) is better than 72.06% of its industry peers.
  • ARI's Operating Margin of 15.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARI outperforms 57.35% of its industry peers.
  • ARI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ARI has a better Gross Margin (36.98%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
  • ARI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.93%
PM (TTM) 16.94%
GM 36.98%
OM growth 3Y-25.68%
OM growth 5Y-20.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.09%
GM growth 5Y-11.34%
ARI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARI is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ARI has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for ARI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ARI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ARI Yearly Shares OutstandingARI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ARI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.03, we must say that ARI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • ARI has a better Altman-Z score (0.03) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • ARI has a debt to FCF ratio of 134.05. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARI would need 134.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 134.05, ARI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.61 is on the high side and indicates that ARI has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ARI (3.61) is better than 63.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.61
Debt/FCF 134.05
Altman-Z 0.03
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC7.04%
ARI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.35 indicates that ARI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of ARI (0.35) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that ARI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ARI's Quick ratio of 0.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARI outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.35
Quick Ratio 0.35
ARI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ARI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.25%.
  • Measured over the past years, ARI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.89% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, ARI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.52% in the last year.
  • ARI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.25%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y-6.89%
EPS Q2Q%-3.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.52%
Revenue growth 3Y21.79%
Revenue growth 5Y10.63%
Sales Q2Q%-14.9%

3.2 Future

  • ARI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.59% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.28%
EPS Next 2Y-13.64%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.1%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.65%
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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ARI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
ARI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.95, the valuation of ARI can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARI is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, ARI is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.10, which indicates a very decent valuation of ARI.
  • ARI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • ARI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.95
Fwd PE 10.1
ARI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ARI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARI is cheaper than 77.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ARI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.8
EV/EBITDA 68.74
ARI Per share dataARI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ARI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ARI's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.59% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.64%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.01%, ARI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.26, ARI is paying slightly less dividend.
  • ARI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.01%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ARI decreases each year by -6.89%.
  • ARI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ARI Yearly Dividends per shareARI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • ARI pays out 124.11% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • ARI's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP124.11%
EPS Next 2Y-13.64%
EPS Next 3Y-3.59%
ARI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
ARI Dividend Payout.ARI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT / ARI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ARI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ARI.


What is the valuation status for ARI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) stock?

APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) is 8.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.


Is the dividend of APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT sustainable?

The dividend rating of APOLLO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTAT (ARI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 124.11%.