CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CTO • US22948Q1013
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This CTO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CTO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CTO was profitable.
- In the past year CTO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CTO reported negative net income in multiple years.
- CTO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CTO (0.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 0.45%, CTO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.14%, CTO is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTO is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.54%) for CTO is below the current ROIC(2.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.2% | ||
| ROE | 0.45% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% |
ROA(3y)-0.15%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)-0.27%
ROE(5y)1.06%
ROIC(3y)1.54%
ROIC(5y)1.56%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CTO (1.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CTO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of CTO (22.12%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CTO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTO has a Gross Margin of 74.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTO outperforms 69.92% of its industry peers.
- CTO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.73% | ||
| GM | 74.64% |
OM growth 3Y0.93%
OM growth 5Y3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-58.45%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
2. CTO Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that CTO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CTO's Altman-Z score of 0.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTO outperforms 71.54% 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 (1.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC6.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- CTO has a Current Ratio of 0.25. This is a bad value and indicates that CTO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.25, CTO is doing worse than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTO has a Quick Ratio of 0.25. 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's Quick ratio of 0.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CTO is outperformed by 84.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 |
3. CTO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 422.73% over the past year.
- CTO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -35.01% yearly.
- CTO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.10%.
- CTO shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)422.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-35.01%
EPS Q2Q%246.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.1%
Revenue growth 3Y22.02%
Revenue growth 5Y21.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.27%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTO will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -55.37% on average per year.
- CTO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-80.56%
EPS Next 2Y-55.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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. CTO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, CTO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 69.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTO to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say CTO is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 132.86, CTO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.28), we can say CTO is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 132.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CTO's earnings are expected to decrease with -55.37% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-55.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CTO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.10%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.33, CTO pays a better dividend. On top of this CTO pays more dividend than 81.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.18%!
- CTO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CTO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- CTO pays out 2192.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of CTO has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP2192.17%
EPS Next 2Y-55.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CTO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.34
-0.42 (-2.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners65.65%
Inst Owner Change-2.34%
Ins Owners4.46%
Ins Owner Change7.79%
Market Cap597.15M
Revenue(TTM)149.54M
Net Income(TTM)2.58M
Analysts82
Price Target21.76 (18.65%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.18%
DP2192.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-12 2026-03-12 (0.38)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.32%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.18%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.9%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.77%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 132.86 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY0.75%
FCF(TTM)-2.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.98
OCFY10.82%
SpS4.59
BVpS17.42
TBVpS14.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.2% | ||
| ROE | 0.45% | ||
| ROCE | 2.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.37% | ||
| OM | 22.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.73% | ||
| GM | 74.64% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.15%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)-0.27%
ROE(5y)1.06%
ROIC(3y)1.54%
ROIC(5y)1.56%
ROICexc(3y)1.55%
ROICexc(5y)1.58%
ROICexgc(3y)1.74%
ROICexgc(5y)1.82%
ROCE(3y)1.95%
ROCE(5y)1.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.1%
OM growth 3Y0.93%
OM growth 5Y3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-58.45%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 266.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 107.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score8
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)290.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)641.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)131.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)228.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)422.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-35.01%
EPS Q2Q%246.43%
EPS Next Y-80.56%
EPS Next 2Y-55.37%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.1%
Revenue growth 3Y22.02%
Revenue growth 5Y21.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.27%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y231.6%
EBIT growth 3Y23.15%
EBIT growth 5Y25.7%
EBIT Next Year217.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.91%
OCF growth 3Y4.81%
OCF growth 5Y30.71%
CTO REALTY GROWTH INC / CTO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CTO.
What is the valuation status for 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 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CTO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) is 25.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
What is the financial health of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) stock?
The financial health rating of CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) is 1 / 10.