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CTO REALTY GROWTH INC (CTO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CTO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US22948Q1013 - REIT - Currency: USD

19.01  -1.2 (-5.94%)

After market: 19.34 +0.33 (+1.74%)

Fundamental Rating

3

CTO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CTO have multiple concerns. CTO is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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 was profitable.
CTO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CTO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years CTO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.20%, CTO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CTO's Return On Equity of 2.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTO outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
CTO has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.84%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTO underperforms 72.22% 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 3.11%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.2%
ROE 2.38%
ROIC 1.84%
ROA(3y)1.23%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)2.09%
ROE(5y)13.78%
ROIC(3y)1.86%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
CTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CTO has a better Profit Margin (11.94%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTO has declined.
CTO has a Operating Margin (19.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTO has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.62%, CTO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.9%
PM (TTM) 11.94%
GM 72.62%
OM growth 3Y0.2%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-82.91%
PM growth 5Y-61.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
CTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 100 150 200 250

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTO is destroying value.
CTO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CTO Yearly Shares OutstandingCTO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
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 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.10, we must say that CTO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.10, CTO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating CTO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CTO (0.88) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.1
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.32%
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 0 200M -200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that CTO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTO has a Current ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTO underperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that CTO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTO has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTO underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.65
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 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CTO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 4050.00%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for CTO have been decreasing by -33.60% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)4050%
EPS 3Y-30.54%
EPS 5Y-33.6%
EPS Q2Q%96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%19.59%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -45.24% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-86.61%
EPS Next 2Y-45.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 2014 2015 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.90, CTO is valued on the expensive side.
CTO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTO is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CTO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 171.11 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CTO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CTO.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.68), we can say CTO is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.9
Fwd PE 171.11
CTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

CTO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CTO is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.91
CTO Per share dataCTO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CTO's earnings are expected to decrease with -45.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-45.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.52%, CTO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 18.48, CTO pays a better dividend. On top of this CTO pays more dividend than 80.16% 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 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.52%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CTO grows each year by 88.05%, which is quite nice.
CTO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CTO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)88.05%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
CTO Yearly Dividends per shareCTO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

303.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CTO's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP303.42%
EPS Next 2Y-45.24%
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 0 100M -100M -200M
CTO Dividend Payout.CTO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CTO REALTY GROWTH INC

NYSE:CTO (2/21/2025, 8:11:15 PM)

After market: 19.34 +0.33 (+1.74%)

19.01

-1.2 (-5.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Inst Owners75.83%
Inst Owner Change18.31%
Ins Owners3.85%
Ins Owner Change6%
Market Cap569.92M
Analysts85.45
Price Target23.21 (22.09%)
Short Float %5.23%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.52%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)88.05%
DP303.42%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)411.88%
Min EPS beat(2)50.5%
Max EPS beat(2)773.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)501.56%
Min EPS beat(4)50.5%
Max EPS beat(4)892.08%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-286.6%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-140.55%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)114.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.19%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.27%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.52%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.89%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.64%
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%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.9
Fwd PE 171.11
P/S 4.8
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.9
P/B 0.96
P/tB 1.17
EV/EBITDA 15.91
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY0.58%
FCF(TTM)-5.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY9.18%
SpS3.96
BVpS19.87
TBVpS16.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.2%
ROE 2.38%
ROCE 2.04%
ROIC 1.84%
ROICexc 1.86%
ROICexgc 2.1%
OM 19.9%
PM (TTM) 11.94%
GM 72.62%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.23%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)2.09%
ROE(5y)13.78%
ROIC(3y)1.86%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
ROICexc(3y)1.88%
ROICexc(5y)1.74%
ROICexgc(3y)2.2%
ROICexgc(5y)1.99%
ROCE(3y)2.06%
ROCE(5y)1.91%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.53%
OM growth 3Y0.2%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-82.91%
PM growth 5Y-61.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.98%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.45
Cap/Depr 466.06%
Cap/Sales 184.85%
Interest Coverage 1.07
Cash Conversion 74.01%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 1.1
F-Score8
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)855.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)880.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)280.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)294.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4050%
EPS 3Y-30.54%
EPS 5Y-33.6%
EPS Q2Q%96%
EPS Next Y-86.61%
EPS Next 2Y-45.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%19.59%
Revenue Next Year13.12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.16%
EBIT growth 3Y24.86%
EBIT growth 5Y17.02%
EBIT Next Year244.5%
EBIT Next 3Y59.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.11%
OCF growth 3Y39.96%
OCF growth 5Y-0.59%