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MACERICH CO/THE (MAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MAC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5543821012 - REIT - Currency: USD

14.21  +0.1 (+0.71%)

After market: 14.21 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to MAC. MAC was compared to 130 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. MAC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. MAC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MAC has reported negative net income.
MAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MAC reported 4 times negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years MAC had a positive operating cash flow.
MAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMAC 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

MAC has a worse Return On Assets (-3.76%) than 82.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MAC (-11.67%) is worse than 75.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.89%, MAC is doing worse than 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
MAC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.71%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.19%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.89%) for MAC is above the 3 year average (1.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.76%
ROE -11.67%
ROIC 1.89%
ROA(3y)-2.25%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)-6.88%
ROE(5y)-6.09%
ROIC(3y)1.71%
ROIC(5y)1.43%
MAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

MAC's Operating Margin of 17.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAC is outperformed by 60.77% of its industry peers.
MAC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MAC has a worse Gross Margin (52.60%) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MAC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.2%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 52.6%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
MAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MAC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MAC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MAC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MAC Yearly Shares OutstandingMAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.01, we must say that MAC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MAC has a Altman-Z score of -0.01. This is in the lower half of the industry: MAC underperforms 75.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MAC is 92.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take MAC, 92.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MAC has a Debt to FCF ratio (92.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.81. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.81, MAC is doing worse than 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.81
Debt/FCF 92.05
Altman-Z -0.01
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC6.52%
MAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

MAC has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that MAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MAC's Current ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAC is outperformed by 74.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that MAC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MAC's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAC is outperformed by 73.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
MAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.40%, which is quite impressive.
MAC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 27.46%.
Measured over the past years, MAC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-456%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%14.66%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MAC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.57% on average per year.
MAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y88.39%
EPS Next 2Y42.1%
EPS Next 3Y28.36%
EPS Next 5Y17.57%
Revenue Next Year10.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.92%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MAC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year MAC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
MAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 100 -100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MAC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MAC is more expensive than 73.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MAC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 66.09
EV/EBITDA 17
MAC Per share dataMAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MAC's earnings are expected to grow with 28.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.1%
EPS Next 3Y28.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.63%, MAC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of MAC has falen by -30.75%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 16.87, MAC is paying slightly less dividend.
MAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.63%

5.2 History

The dividend of MAC decreases each year by -25.88%.
MAC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MAC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.88%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
MAC Yearly Dividends per shareMAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of MAC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MAC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-46.26%
EPS Next 2Y42.1%
EPS Next 3Y28.36%
MAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

MACERICH CO/THE

NYSE:MAC (4/22/2025, 8:17:59 PM)

After market: 14.21 0 (0%)

14.21

+0.1 (+0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-13 2025-05-13/bmo
Inst Owners98.91%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap3.59B
Analysts54.55
Price Target20.52 (44.41%)
Short Float %6.54%
Short Ratio8.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.63%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-25.88%
DP-46.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-04 2025-03-04 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1377.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-1955.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-800.09%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-303.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-1955.13%
Max EPS beat(4)2110%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-443.6%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-354.33%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-239.82%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)22.66%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)22.66%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.16%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.65%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.87%
PT rev (1m)-3.71%
PT rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.18
P/FCF 66.09
P/OCF 12.66
P/B 1.3
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 17
EPS(TTM)-0.82
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.1
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY1.51%
OCF(TTM)1.12
OCFY7.9%
SpS4.46
BVpS10.92
TBVpS10.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.76%
ROE -11.67%
ROCE 2.39%
ROIC 1.89%
ROICexc 1.91%
ROICexgc 2%
OM 17.2%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 52.6%
FCFM 4.82%
ROA(3y)-2.25%
ROA(5y)-1.82%
ROE(3y)-6.88%
ROE(5y)-6.09%
ROIC(3y)1.71%
ROIC(5y)1.43%
ROICexc(3y)1.73%
ROICexc(5y)1.46%
ROICexgc(3y)1.79%
ROICexgc(5y)1.51%
ROCE(3y)2.16%
ROCE(5y)1.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.53%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y-4.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.81
Debt/FCF 92.05
Debt/EBITDA 10
Cap/Depr 74.92%
Cap/Sales 20.33%
Interest Coverage 1.04
Cash Conversion 56.72%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z -0.01
F-Score3
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)47.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-456%
EPS Next Y88.39%
EPS Next 2Y42.1%
EPS Next 3Y28.36%
EPS Next 5Y17.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%14.66%
Revenue Next Year10.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.92%
EBIT growth 1Y9.11%
EBIT growth 3Y9.58%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.36%
EBIT Next Year239.17%
EBIT Next 3Y50.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-68.85%
FCF growth 3Y-40.36%
FCF growth 5Y-30.47%
OCF growth 1Y-4.08%
OCF growth 3Y-0.35%
OCF growth 5Y-4.41%