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INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN (IRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IRT - US45378A1060 - REIT

16.79 USD
-0.25 (-1.47%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
16.79 USD
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall IRT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated IRT against 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. IRT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. IRT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IRT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years IRT 4 years were profitable.
IRT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIRT 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

IRT's Return On Assets of 0.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IRT is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
IRT has a worse Return On Equity (0.64%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IRT (1.64%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IRT is in line with the industry average of 2.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.64%) for IRT is above the 3 year average (1.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.37%
ROE 0.64%
ROIC 1.64%
ROA(3y)0.72%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)1.3%
ROE(5y)1.45%
ROIC(3y)1.61%
ROIC(5y)1.53%
IRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.42%, IRT is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IRT has declined.
IRT has a Operating Margin of 18.80%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IRT outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IRT has declined.
IRT's Gross Margin of 59.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IRT outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
IRT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.8%
PM (TTM) 3.42%
GM 59.03%
OM growth 3Y-0.9%
OM growth 5Y-4%
PM growth 3Y-29.9%
PM growth 5Y-22.94%
GM growth 3Y-0.23%
GM growth 5Y0.51%
IRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IRT is destroying value.
IRT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IRT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IRT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
IRT Yearly Shares OutstandingIRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
IRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

IRT has an Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that IRT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.96, IRT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IRT is 18.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take IRT, 18.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IRT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 18.13. This is in the better half of the industry: IRT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
IRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating IRT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IRT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. IRT outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 18.13
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.46%
IRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

IRT has a Current Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that IRT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.72, IRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.13 indicates that IRT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.13, IRT is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.13
IRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 351.43% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, IRT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -18.85% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.84% in the past year.
IRT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)351.43%
EPS 3Y-22.63%
EPS 5Y-18.85%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y36.75%
Revenue growth 5Y25.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.4%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, IRT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.47% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IRT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.86%
EPS Next 2Y20.08%
EPS Next 3Y17.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.01%

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 accelerating.
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.
IRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
IRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 279.83 indicates a quite expensive valuation of IRT.
IRT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. IRT is more expensive than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.38), we can say IRT is valued expensively.
IRT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 66.16.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IRT.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IRT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say IRT is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 279.83
Fwd PE 66.16
IRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

IRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IRT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.7
EV/EBITDA 17.44
IRT Per share dataIRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
IRT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)8.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.08%
EPS Next 3Y17.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%.
IRT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 11.44.
IRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%

5.2 History

The dividend of IRT decreases each year by -2.50%.
IRT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of IRT decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.5%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
IRT Yearly Dividends per shareIRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

671.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IRT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP671.86%
EPS Next 2Y20.08%
EPS Next 3Y17.47%
IRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M
IRT Dividend Payout.IRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN

NYSE:IRT (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners101.1%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap4.01B
Revenue(TTM)651.53M
Net Income(TTM)22.29M
Analysts82.22
Price Target20.87 (24.3%)
Short Float %6.13%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.5%
DP671.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-71.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-112.77%
Max EPS beat(2)-30.11%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-112.77%
Max EPS beat(4)5.61%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-246.54%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-154.65%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-127.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.04%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.75%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)-2.74%
PT rev (3m)-1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 279.83
Fwd PE 66.16
P/S 6.16
P/FCF 31.7
P/OCF 14.07
P/B 1.15
P/tB 1.15
EV/EBITDA 17.44
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY0.36%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY1.51%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY3.15%
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY7.11%
SpS2.72
BVpS14.58
TBVpS14.55
PEG (NY)8.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.37%
ROE 0.64%
ROCE 2.07%
ROIC 1.64%
ROICexc 1.64%
ROICexgc 1.66%
OM 18.8%
PM (TTM) 3.42%
GM 59.03%
FCFM 19.44%
ROA(3y)0.72%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)1.3%
ROE(5y)1.45%
ROIC(3y)1.61%
ROIC(5y)1.53%
ROICexc(3y)1.61%
ROICexc(5y)1.54%
ROICexgc(3y)1.63%
ROICexgc(5y)1.56%
ROCE(3y)2.04%
ROCE(5y)1.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y39.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y39.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.9%
OM growth 5Y-4%
PM growth 3Y-29.9%
PM growth 5Y-22.94%
GM growth 3Y-0.23%
GM growth 5Y0.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 18.13
Debt/EBITDA 6.35
Cap/Depr 66.7%
Cap/Sales 24.37%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.17%
Profit Quality 568.13%
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.13
Altman-Z 0.96
F-Score7
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)78.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)351.43%
EPS 3Y-22.63%
EPS 5Y-18.85%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
EPS Next Y34.86%
EPS Next 2Y20.08%
EPS Next 3Y17.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y36.75%
Revenue growth 5Y25.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.47%
EBIT growth 3Y35.52%
EBIT growth 5Y20.76%
EBIT Next Year182.69%
EBIT Next 3Y46.83%
EBIT Next 5Y35.12%
FCF growth 1Y148.8%
FCF growth 3Y108.82%
FCF growth 5Y23.57%
OCF growth 1Y9.22%
OCF growth 3Y70.62%
OCF growth 5Y28.2%

INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN / IRT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for IRT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to IRT.


Can you provide the valuation status for INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN (IRT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN?

INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN (IRT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IRT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN (IRT) is expected to grow by 34.86% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN (IRT) stock?

The dividend rating of INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN (IRT) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 671.86%.