AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:COLD - US03064D1081 - REIT
13.565 USD
-0.12 (-0.84%)
Taking everything into account, COLD scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COLD was compared to 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. COLD has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. COLD has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
COLD had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year COLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years COLD reported 4 times negative net income.
COLD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.68%, COLD is not doing good in the industry: 62.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of COLD (-1.76%) is worse than 62.79% of its industry peers.
COLD has a Return On Invested Capital (2.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for COLD is in line with the industry average of 3.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.29%) for COLD is above the 3 year average (2.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.68% | ||
| ROE | -1.76% | ||
| ROIC | 2.29% |
ROA(3y)-1.91%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-4.23%
ROE(5y)-2.56%
ROIC(3y)2.07%
ROIC(5y)1.95%
1.3 Margins
COLD has a worse Operating Margin (8.13%) than 79.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COLD has declined.
The Gross Margin of COLD (31.98%) is worse than 89.15% of its industry peers.
COLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.98% |
OM growth 3Y22.51%
OM growth 5Y-3.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.04%
GM growth 5Y3.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
COLD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, COLD has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, COLD has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for COLD is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.41, we must say that COLD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
COLD has a Altman-Z score of 0.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COLD outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
COLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of COLD (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that COLD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.62, COLD is doing worse than 72.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that COLD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
COLD has a worse Quick ratio (0.62) than 72.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
COLD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 81.19%, which is quite impressive.
COLD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.98%.
COLD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%104.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.54%
3.2 Future
COLD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.92% yearly.
COLD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y106%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3Y38.03%
EPS Next 5Y19.92%
Revenue Next Year-3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for COLD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 81.09, COLD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
COLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.85, COLD is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 81.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
COLD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
COLD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COLD's earnings are expected to grow with 38.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3Y38.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.87%, COLD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
COLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.99.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, COLD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
5.2 History
The dividend of COLD has a limited annual growth rate of 2.19%.
COLD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
COLD has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
COLD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of COLD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-466.83%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3Y38.03%
NYSE:COLD (10/17/2025, 1:58:26 PM)
13.565
-0.12 (-0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners116.08%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.59%
Market Cap3.86B
Analysts78
Price Target19.14 (41.1%)
Short Float %4.63%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.19%
DP-466.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-147.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-208.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-86.75%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-161.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-241.61%
Max EPS beat(4)-86.75%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-270.86%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.47%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.21%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)-5.06%
PT rev (3m)-20.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-50%
EPS NY rev (3m)-90.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 81.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.47 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 2.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.7 |
EPS(TTM)-0.19
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY1.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY9.41%
SpS9.2
BVpS10.93
TBVpS5.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.68% | ||
| ROE | -1.76% | ||
| ROCE | 2.9% | ||
| ROIC | 2.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.18% | ||
| OM | 8.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.98% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.91%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-4.23%
ROE(5y)-2.56%
ROIC(3y)2.07%
ROIC(5y)1.95%
ROICexc(3y)2.09%
ROICexc(5y)2%
ROICexgc(3y)2.85%
ROICexgc(5y)2.73%
ROCE(3y)2.62%
ROCE(5y)2.46%
ROICexcg growth 3Y22.99%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.28%
OM growth 3Y22.51%
OM growth 5Y-3.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.04%
GM growth 5Y3.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 136.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.41 |
F-Score6
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)92.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%104.35%
EPS Next Y106%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3Y38.03%
EPS Next 5Y19.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.54%
Revenue Next Year-3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.74%
EBIT growth 3Y21.78%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year172.72%
EBIT Next 3Y46.5%
EBIT Next 5Y28.44%
FCF growth 1Y-288.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y45.59%
OCF growth 3Y14.68%
OCF growth 5Y11.76%