PROLOGIS INC (PLD)

US74340W1036 - REIT

115.18  +1.21 (+1.06%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PLD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLD was compared to 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. PLD scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PLD is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PLD had positive earnings in the past year.
PLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PLD has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PLD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

PLD's Return On Assets of 3.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLD outperforms 79.53% of its industry peers.
PLD has a better Return On Equity (5.80%) than 76.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.39%, PLD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLD is in line with the industry average of 3.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.38%) for PLD is below the current ROIC(2.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.21%
ROE 5.8%
ROIC 2.39%
ROA(3y)4.04%
ROA(5y)3.73%
ROE(3y)6.94%
ROE(5y)6.47%
ROIC(3y)2.38%
ROIC(5y)2.26%

1.3 Margins

PLD has a Profit Margin of 39.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLD outperforms 91.34% of its industry peers.
PLD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PLD's Operating Margin of 35.84% is amongst the best of the industry. PLD outperforms 81.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.34%, PLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.72% of the companies in the same industry.
PLD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.84%
PM (TTM) 39.01%
GM 74.34%
OM growth 3Y6.65%
OM growth 5Y4.94%
PM growth 3Y4.67%
PM growth 5Y-8.27%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y0.53%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLD is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLD has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for PLD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PLD is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

PLD has an Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is a bad value and indicates that PLD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PLD (1.63) is better than 91.34% of its industry peers.
PLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating PLD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLD (0.61) is better than 82.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC7.51%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.32 indicates that PLD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PLD's Current ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLD is outperformed by 94.49% of its industry peers.
PLD has a Quick Ratio of 0.32. This is a bad value and indicates that PLD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLD has a Quick ratio of 0.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PLD underperforms 93.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.32
Quick Ratio 0.32

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PLD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.16%.
PLD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.99% yearly.
PLD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.05%.
PLD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.16%
EPS 3Y17.66%
EPS 5Y2.99%
EPS Q2Q%35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.05%
Revenue growth 3Y21.82%
Revenue growth 5Y23.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%

3.2 Future

PLD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.10% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLD will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.46%
EPS Next 5Y6.1%
Revenue Next Year10.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.91%
Revenue Next 3Y8.49%
Revenue Next 5Y10.57%

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PLD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PLD is cheaper than 61.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLD to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say PLD is valued slightly more expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.35, PLD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLD is valued a bit cheaper than 77.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, PLD is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.8
Fwd PE 32.35

4.2 Price Multiples

92.13% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PLD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.43

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PLD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PLD's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)11.66
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.55, PLD is paying slightly less dividend.
PLD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of PLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.57%!
PLD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PLD has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.57%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years14

5.3 Sustainability

113.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PLD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PLD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP113.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.46%

PROLOGIS INC

NYSE:PLD (11/22/2024, 1:41:08 PM)

115.18

+1.21 (+1.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
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Market Cap106.68B
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PE 34.8
Fwd PE 32.35
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PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)11.66
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.21%
ROE 5.8%
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ROICexgc
OM 35.84%
PM (TTM) 39.01%
GM 74.34%
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Asset Turnover0.08
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Debt/Equity 0.61
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Current Ratio 0.32
Quick Ratio 0.32
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EPS 1Y (TTM)2.16%
EPS 3Y17.66%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y16.5%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.05%
Revenue growth 3Y21.82%
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