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CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTO - US22948Q1013 - REIT

18.08 USD
+0.03 (+0.17%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:18:18 PM
18 USD
-0.08 (-0.44%)
After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:18:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall CTO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CTO against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CTO have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, CTO is valued expensive at the moment. CTO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CTO has reported negative net income.
In the past year CTO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CTO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CTO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CTO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 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 -3.34%, CTO is doing worse than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
CTO has a worse Return On Equity (-7.34%) than 69.53% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CTO (1.31%) is worse than 79.69% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTO is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.34%
ROE -7.34%
ROIC 1.31%
ROA(3y)-0.28%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)-0.53%
ROE(5y)5.44%
ROIC(3y)1.49%
ROIC(5y)1.59%
CTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CTO has a worse Operating Margin (11.63%) than 70.31% of its industry peers.
CTO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 74.48%, CTO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.09% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.48%
OM growth 3Y-29.48%
OM growth 5Y-21.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.5%
GM growth 5Y-2.73%
CTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150 200 250

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CTO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CTO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CTO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CTO Yearly Shares OutstandingCTO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CTO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.86, we must say that CTO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CTO's Altman-Z score of 0.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTO outperforms 70.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the high side and indicates that CTO has dependencies on debt financing.
CTO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTO outperforms 58.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC6.74%
CTO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

CTO has a Current Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that CTO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTO has a Current ratio of 0.29. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CTO underperforms 88.28% of its industry peers.
CTO has a Quick Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that CTO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.28, CTO is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.28
CTO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CTO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -213.56%.
CTO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.84%.
CTO shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-213.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-82.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.84%
Revenue growth 3Y21.01%
Revenue growth 5Y22.61%
Sales Q2Q%18.71%

3.2 Future

CTO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 58.27% yearly.
CTO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-258.09%
EPS Next 2Y58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.21%
Revenue Next 2Y14.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CTO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M
CTO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CTO. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 162.74, the valuation of CTO can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTO is on the same level as its industry peers.
CTO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 162.74
CTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

65.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.02
CTO Per share dataCTO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CTO's earnings are expected to grow with 58.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.40%, which is a nice return.
CTO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CTO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%

5.2 History

The dividend of CTO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 71.47%!
CTO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CTO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)71.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
CTO Yearly Dividends per shareCTO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CTO are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CTO will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of CTO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-138.11%
EPS Next 2Y58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CTO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

CTO REALTY GROWTH INC

NYSE:CTO (12/3/2025, 8:18:18 PM)

After market: 18 -0.08 (-0.44%)

18.08

+0.03 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners64.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change1.54%
Market Cap585.25M
Revenue(TTM)146.95M
Net Income(TTM)-40.88M
Analysts84
Price Target21.34 (18.03%)
Short Float %4.81%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%
Yearly Dividend1.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)71.47%
DP-138.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date12-11 2025-12-11 (0.38)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)219.39%
Min EPS beat(2)41.76%
Max EPS beat(2)397.03%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-1967.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-8412.68%
Max EPS beat(4)397.03%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-733.09%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-846.98%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-597.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.02%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.69%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.35%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.93%
PT rev (1m)-0.79%
PT rev (3m)-3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 162.74
P/S 3.98
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.25
P/B 1.05
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA 13.02
EPS(TTM)-0.67
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY0.61%
FCF(TTM)-0.97
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY13.8%
SpS4.54
BVpS17.22
TBVpS14.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.34%
ROE -7.34%
ROCE 1.45%
ROIC 1.31%
ROICexc 1.32%
ROICexgc 1.44%
OM 11.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.48%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.28%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)-0.53%
ROE(5y)5.44%
ROIC(3y)1.49%
ROIC(5y)1.59%
ROICexc(3y)1.51%
ROICexc(5y)1.6%
ROICexgc(3y)1.74%
ROICexgc(5y)1.85%
ROCE(3y)1.65%
ROCE(5y)1.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-26.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.49%
OM growth 3Y-29.48%
OM growth 5Y-21.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.5%
GM growth 5Y-2.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.47
Cap/Depr 152.5%
Cap/Sales 76.37%
Interest Coverage 0.78
Cash Conversion 89.04%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.28
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score5
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)564.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)763.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)223.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)266.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-213.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-82.35%
EPS Next Y-258.09%
EPS Next 2Y58.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.84%
Revenue growth 3Y21.01%
Revenue growth 5Y22.61%
Sales Q2Q%18.71%
Revenue Next Year22.21%
Revenue Next 2Y14.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-27.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.97%
EBIT Next Year175.88%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.87%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y30.29%
OCF growth 3Y35.98%
OCF growth 5Y33.41%

CTO REALTY GROWTH INC / CTO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CTO.


What is the valuation status of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CTO stock?

CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is CTO REALTY GROWTH INC?

The financial health rating of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTO stock?

The dividend rating of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -138.11%.