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AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:COLD - US03064D1081 - REIT

13.25 USD
-0.03 (-0.23%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
13.25 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, COLD scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COLD was compared to 126 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. COLD has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. COLD is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years COLD had a positive operating cash flow.
COLD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCOLD 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.77%, COLD is not doing good in the industry: 65.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.06%, COLD is doing worse than 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.19%, COLD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
COLD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.19%) for COLD is above the 3 year average (2.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.77%
ROE -2.06%
ROIC 2.19%
ROA(3y)-1.91%
ROA(5y)-1.16%
ROE(3y)-4.23%
ROE(5y)-2.56%
ROIC(3y)2.07%
ROIC(5y)1.95%
COLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of COLD (7.77%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COLD has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.95%, COLD is doing worse than 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of COLD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.77%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.95%
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%
COLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), COLD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for COLD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
COLD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
COLD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
COLD Yearly Shares OutstandingCOLD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
COLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCOLD 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 0.36, we must say that COLD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
COLD has a Altman-Z score (0.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36 is on the high side and indicates that COLD has dependencies on debt financing.
COLD has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.36
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.2%
COLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

COLD has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that COLD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
COLD has a Current ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: COLD underperforms 79.37% of its industry peers.
COLD has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that COLD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, COLD is doing worse than 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
COLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCOLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

COLD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 78.22%, which is quite impressive.
COLD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.60%.
Measured over the past years, COLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)78.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.56%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, COLD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.92% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y97%
EPS Next 2Y44.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.2%
EPS Next 5Y19.92%
Revenue Next Year-3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
COLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCOLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B
COLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCOLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for COLD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
COLD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 458.53.
COLD's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COLD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say COLD is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 458.53
COLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 100 200 300 400

4.2 Price Multiples

COLD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.02
COLD Per share dataCOLD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates COLD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
COLD's earnings are expected to grow with 26.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.00%, COLD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.86, COLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
COLD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7%

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
COLD Yearly Dividends per shareCOLD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

COLD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
COLD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-414.38%
EPS Next 2Y44.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.2%
COLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCOLD 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 -200M -300M

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC

NYSE:COLD (1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.25 0 (0%)

13.25

-0.03 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners113.18%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.77B
Revenue(TTM)2.61B
Net Income(TTM)-62.42M
Analysts74.29
Price Target14.35 (8.3%)
Short Float %9%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7%
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.19%
DP-414.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-154.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-222.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-86.75%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-189.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-241.61%
Max EPS beat(4)-86.75%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-283.73%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-442.53%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.64%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.07%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)-1.4%
PT rev (3m)-25.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-150%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 458.53
P/S 1.45
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.63
P/B 1.24
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA 14.02
EPS(TTM)-0.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY0.22%
FCF(TTM)-0.52
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY10.39%
SpS9.16
BVpS10.65
TBVpS4.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.77%
ROE -2.06%
ROCE 2.77%
ROIC 2.19%
ROICexc 2.2%
ROICexgc 2.97%
OM 7.77%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.95%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.99%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.34
Cap/Depr 151.1%
Cap/Sales 20.68%
Interest Coverage 1.63
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.36
F-Score5
WACC6.2%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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)78.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y97%
EPS Next 2Y44.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.2%
EPS Next 5Y19.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.6%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.74%
EBIT growth 3Y21.78%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year167.21%
EBIT Next 3Y39.14%
EBIT Next 5Y26.09%
FCF growth 1Y-709.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.34%
OCF growth 3Y14.68%
OCF growth 5Y11.76%

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC / COLD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to COLD.


Can you provide the valuation status for AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC?

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for COLD stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) is expected to grow by 97% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) stock?

The dividend rating of AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -414.38%.