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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.20%, CTO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTO has a Return On Equity of 0.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTO outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CTO (2.14%) is worse than 60.98% 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%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.14%) for CTO is above the 3 year average (1.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- CTO has a Profit Margin (1.73%) which 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.
- The Gross Margin of CTO (74.64%) is better than 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
- CTO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- CTO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTO has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CTO has an Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that CTO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CTO's Altman-Z score of 0.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTO outperforms 71.54% of its industry peers.
- CTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CTO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTO outperforms 56.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC6.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.25 indicates that CTO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CTO (0.25) is worse than 87.80% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that CTO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.24, CTO is not doing good in the industry: 84.55% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 |
3. CTO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CTO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 422.73%, which is quite impressive.
- CTO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -35.01% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 20.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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
- CTO is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -55.37% yearly.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 26.56, CTO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTO is cheaper than 69.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.79. CTO is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 136.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CTO.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CTO.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, CTO is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 136.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.23 |
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 8.05%, which is a nice return.
- CTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.30. CTO pays more dividend than 81.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.05% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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
18.86
-0.25 (-1.31%)
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 Cap614.08M
Revenue(TTM)149.54M
Net Income(TTM)2.58M
Analysts82
Price Target21.76 (15.38%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.05% |
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 | 26.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 136.63 | ||
| P/S | 4.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY0.73%
FCF(TTM)-2.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.98
OCFY10.52%
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 | 0.91 |
F-Score8
WACC6.47%
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 26.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.
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.