MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
ELI:MRL • ES0105025003
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13.7 EUR
+0.1 (+0.74%)
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This MRL.LS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MRL.LS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MRL was profitable.
- In the past year MRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- MRL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- MRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MRL has a better Return On Assets (5.33%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.41%, MRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.23%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRL is in line with the industry average of 3.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.33% | ||
| ROE | 9.41% | ||
| ROIC | 2.23% |
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)2.54%
ROE(3y)4.08%
ROE(5y)4.67%
ROIC(3y)2.35%
ROIC(5y)2.3%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 140.92%, MRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MRL has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 68.53%, MRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MRL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 68.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 140.92% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-0.47%
OM growth 5Y-0.97%
PM growth 3Y34.52%
PM growth 5Y63.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. MRL.LS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MRL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.22, we must say that MRL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MRL has a Altman-Z score of 1.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRL outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- MRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.28. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MRL would need 12.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MRL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 12.28. This is in the better half of the industry: MRL outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- MRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating MRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MRL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is in the better half of the industry: MRL outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC5.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that MRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MRL (1.18) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRL's Quick ratio of 1.13 is amongst the best of the industry. MRL outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. MRL.LS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MRL have decreased by -8.20% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for MRL have been decreasing by -14.43% on average. This is quite bad
- MRL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.05%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.80% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.2%
EPS 3Y-19.91%
EPS 5Y-14.43%
EPS Q2Q%190.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.8%
Sales Q2Q%29.54%
3.2 Future
- MRL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.07% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y9.07%
Revenue Next Year11.03%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y15.35%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MRL.LS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.46, the valuation of MRL can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MRL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- MRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.89.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.12, MRL is valued on the expensive side.
- MRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. MRL is more expensive than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MRL.
- 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MRL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MRL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
5. MRL.LS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%, MRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.66, MRL's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than MRL!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MRL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MRL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.36%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 16.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MRL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- MRL's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.22%
EPS Next 2Y13.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
MRL.LS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
ELI:MRL (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.7
+0.1 (+0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-14 2026-05-14
Inst Owners36.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.72B
Revenue(TTM)539.41M
Net Income(TTM)760.16M
Analysts84.62
Price Target15.41 (12.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.53% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
DP16.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.37%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.74%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.69%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.49%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.12 | ||
| P/S | 14.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.58 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)0.72
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)0.74
OCFY5.38%
SpS0.96
BVpS14.32
TBVpS14.32
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.33% | ||
| ROE | 9.41% | ||
| ROCE | 2.82% | ||
| ROIC | 2.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.46% | ||
| OM | 68.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 140.92% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 75.09% |
ROA(3y)2.31%
ROA(5y)2.54%
ROE(3y)4.08%
ROE(5y)4.67%
ROIC(3y)2.35%
ROIC(5y)2.3%
ROICexc(3y)2.58%
ROICexc(5y)2.48%
ROICexgc(3y)2.58%
ROICexgc(5y)2.48%
ROCE(3y)2.98%
ROCE(5y)2.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.68%
OM growth 3Y-0.47%
OM growth 5Y-0.97%
PM growth 3Y34.52%
PM growth 5Y63.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 209.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
F-Score7
WACC5.62%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)251.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)208.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.2%
EPS 3Y-19.91%
EPS 5Y-14.43%
EPS Q2Q%190.91%
EPS Next Y15.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y9.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.8%
Sales Q2Q%29.54%
Revenue Next Year11.03%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y15.35%
EBIT growth 1Y1.49%
EBIT growth 3Y6.58%
EBIT growth 5Y2.85%
EBIT Next Year-19.1%
EBIT Next 3Y3.2%
EBIT Next 5Y7.79%
FCF growth 1Y36.23%
FCF growth 3Y22.48%
FCF growth 5Y25.12%
OCF growth 1Y31.19%
OCF growth 3Y23.22%
OCF growth 5Y25.28%
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA / MRL.LS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MRL.LS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of MRL stock?
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
The financial health rating of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) is expected to grow by 15.01% in the next year.