AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:COLD - US03064D1081 - REIT
10.89 USD
+0.01 (+0.09%)
COLD gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. COLD may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. COLD does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. COLD also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year COLD has reported negative net income.
COLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
COLD has a worse Return On Assets (-0.77%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.06%, COLD is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
COLD has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.19%) than 60.16% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for COLD is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.07%) for COLD is below the current ROIC(2.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
COLD's Operating Margin of 7.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. COLD is outperformed by 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COLD has declined.
COLD has a worse Gross Margin (31.95%) than 89.06% of its industry peers.
COLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for COLD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for COLD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, COLD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.28, we must say that COLD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
COLD has a Altman-Z score of 0.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: COLD underperforms 63.28% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.06%
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.
The Current ratio of COLD (0.54) is worse than 80.47% 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 80.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
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%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, COLD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y97.6%
EPS Next 2Y45.6%
EPS Next 3Y31.28%
EPS Next 5Y19.92%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for COLD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 266.91, the valuation of COLD can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as COLD.
COLD is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 266.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COLD is valued a bit cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.81 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COLD's earnings are expected to grow with 31.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.6%
EPS Next 3Y31.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.58%, COLD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of COLD dropped by -27.27% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
COLD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.49. COLD pays more dividend than 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
COLD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.58% |
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.
As COLD did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of COLD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. COLD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of COLD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-414.38%
EPS Next 2Y45.6%
EPS Next 3Y31.28%
NYSE:COLD (11/18/2025, 1:49:09 PM)
10.89
+0.01 (+0.09%)
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 Change-0.41%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap3.10B
Revenue(TTM)2.61B
Net Income(TTM)-62.42M
Analysts77.14
Price Target16.68 (53.17%)
Short Float %8.73%
Short Ratio3.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.19%
DP-414.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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)-12.85%
PT rev (3m)-24.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-51.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-140%
EPS NY rev (3m)-104.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 266.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.81 |
EPS(TTM)-0.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY0.37%
FCF(TTM)-0.52
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY12.64%
SpS9.16
BVpS10.65
TBVpS4.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.28 |
F-Score5
WACC6.06%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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 Y97.6%
EPS Next 2Y45.6%
EPS Next 3Y31.28%
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-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.74%
EBIT growth 3Y21.78%
EBIT growth 5Y4.81%
EBIT Next Year172.72%
EBIT Next 3Y46.5%
EBIT Next 5Y28.44%
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.
What is the valuation status for COLD stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of COLD stock?
AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for COLD stock?
The financial health rating of AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST INC (COLD) is 0 / 10.