BRIGHTSPIRE CAPITAL INC (BRSP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BRSP - US10949T1097 - REIT
5.765 USD
+0.05 (+0.96%)
Overall BRSP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BRSP against 62 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. BRSP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BRSP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BRSP was profitable.
In the past year BRSP had a positive cash flow from operations.
BRSP had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years BRSP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BRSP has a Return On Assets of -0.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRSP underperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
BRSP has a worse Return On Equity (-2.49%) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BRSP (4.38%) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRSP is in line with the industry average of 1.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.38%) for BRSP is above the 3 year average (3.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.73% | ||
| ROE | -2.49% | ||
| ROIC | 4.38% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-2.09%
ROE(3y)-3.5%
ROE(5y)-7.73%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BRSP has a better Operating Margin (52.74%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
BRSP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 87.15%, BRSP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRSP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 87.15% |
OM growth 3Y-28.23%
OM growth 5Y31.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.22%
GM growth 5Y5.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRSP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BRSP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BRSP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BRSP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.33, we must say that BRSP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BRSP has a Altman-Z score (-0.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BRSP has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BRSP would need 26.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BRSP (26.88) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.16 is on the high side and indicates that BRSP has dependencies on debt financing.
BRSP's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRSP outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC6.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that BRSP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.89, BRSP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that BRSP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, BRSP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BRSP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.72%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 37.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
BRSP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.56%.
Measured over the past years, BRSP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.72%
EPS 3Y25.01%
EPS 5Y37.65%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.29%
Sales Q2Q%-33.76%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BRSP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.94% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -13.20% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-20.67%
EPS Next 2Y-7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-29.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.90, the valuation of BRSP can be described as very cheap.
80.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRSP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BRSP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.10, the valuation of BRSP can be described as very reasonable.
70.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRSP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. BRSP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRSP is valued cheaper than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRSP is valued a bit cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BRSP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.94% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y-7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRSP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.77%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.50, BRSP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BRSP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BRSP decreases each year by -14.79%.
BRSP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BRSP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The Dividend Rate of BRSP has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-357.33%
EPS Next 2Y-7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:BRSP (9/17/2025, 12:50:09 PM)
5.765
+0.05 (+0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.68%
Inst Owner Change-1.99%
Ins Owners2.14%
Ins Owner Change14.09%
Market Cap749.39M
Analysts73.85
Price Target6.55 (13.62%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.79%
DP-357.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.52%
Max EPS beat(2)13.33%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.52%
Max EPS beat(4)13.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.85%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.15%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.74%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)29.23%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)89.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.1 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.73
EY12.66%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY12.35%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY11.2%
OCF(TTM)0.65
OCFY11.2%
SpS2.55
BVpS7.65
TBVpS7.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.73% | ||
| ROE | -2.49% | ||
| ROCE | 5.54% | ||
| ROIC | 4.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.73% | ||
| OM | 52.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 87.15% | ||
| FCFM | 25.31% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-2.09%
ROE(3y)-3.5%
ROE(5y)-7.73%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.49%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.53%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.1%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.53%
ROICexcg growth 5Y43.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y43.06%
OM growth 3Y-28.23%
OM growth 5Y31.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.22%
GM growth 5Y5.19%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 38.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.33 |
F-Score5
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.72%
EPS 3Y25.01%
EPS 5Y37.65%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
EPS Next Y-20.67%
EPS Next 2Y-7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.29%
Sales Q2Q%-33.76%
Revenue Next Year-29.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y42.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.49%
EBIT growth 5Y20.64%
EBIT Next Year1769.16%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-5.5%
OCF growth 1Y-37.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-5.5%