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RETAIL ESTATES (RET.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EBR:RET - BE0003720340 - REIT

68.2 EUR
-0.8 (-1.16%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RET gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RET against 40 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. RET has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. RET is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RET was profitable.
In the past year RET had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RET has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RET always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RET.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRET.BR 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 2025 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.94%, RET belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
RET has a Return On Equity of 8.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RET outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
RET's Return On Invested Capital of 4.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RET outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
RET had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.16%) for RET is above the 3 year average (3.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.94%
ROE 8.74%
ROIC 4.16%
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)11.91%
ROE(5y)11.53%
ROIC(3y)3.97%
ROIC(5y)3.97%
RET.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRET.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of RET (67.13%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
RET's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RET's Operating Margin of 73.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RET outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
RET's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 78.89%, RET is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RET has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 73.3%
PM (TTM) 67.13%
GM 78.89%
OM growth 3Y-0.81%
OM growth 5Y-0.79%
PM growth 3Y-13.36%
PM growth 5Y6.76%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.65%
RET.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRET.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RET is destroying value.
RET has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RET has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RET has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RET.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingRET.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M
RET.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRET.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.18, we must say that RET is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RET's Altman-Z score of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RET outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
RET has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RET would need 9.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RET (9.44) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that RET is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RET has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 9.44
Altman-Z 1.18
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC4.92%
RET.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRET.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.43 indicates that RET may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RET (0.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that RET may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RET has a Quick ratio (0.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
RET.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRET.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RET shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.21%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.19% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
RET shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.12%.
Measured over the past years, RET shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.21%
EPS 3Y-10.65%
EPS 5Y9.19%
EPS Q2Q%74.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.56%
Revenue growth 5Y5.78%
Sales Q2Q%0.52%

3.2 Future

RET is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RET will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RET.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRET.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M
RET.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRET.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of RET.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RET is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
RET's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of RET.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RET is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. RET is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.36
Fwd PE 10.59
RET.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRET.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

67.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RET, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RET indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RET is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.87
EV/EBITDA 15.86
RET.BR Per share dataRET.BR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
RET has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.39
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RET has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.25%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.57, RET has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
RET's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.25%

5.2 History

The dividend of RET is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.46%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
RET.BR Yearly Dividends per shareRET.BR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

67.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RET. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RET is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP67.37%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%
RET.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRET.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
RET.BR Dividend Payout.RET.BR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RET.BR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RETAIL ESTATES

EBR:RET (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

68.2

-0.8 (-1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28
Earnings (Next)11-14 2025-11-14
Inst Owners17.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.03B
Analysts73.33
Price Target69.16 (1.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.25%
Yearly Dividend4.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.46%
DP67.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.36
Fwd PE 10.59
P/S 6.45
P/FCF 10.87
P/OCF 10.74
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.85
EV/EBITDA 15.86
EPS(TTM)7.29
EY10.69%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)6.27
FCFY9.2%
OCF(TTM)6.35
OCFY9.31%
SpS10.58
BVpS81.24
TBVpS80.66
PEG (NY)6.39
PEG (5Y)1.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.94%
ROE 8.74%
ROCE 5.65%
ROIC 4.16%
ROICexc 4.17%
ROICexgc 4.18%
OM 73.3%
PM (TTM) 67.13%
GM 78.89%
FCFM 59.33%
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)11.91%
ROE(5y)11.53%
ROIC(3y)3.97%
ROIC(5y)3.97%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)3.98%
ROICexgc(3y)3.99%
ROICexgc(5y)4%
ROCE(3y)5.41%
ROCE(5y)5.47%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.91%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.49%
OM growth 3Y-0.81%
OM growth 5Y-0.79%
PM growth 3Y-13.36%
PM growth 5Y6.76%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.65%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 9.44
Debt/EBITDA 7.36
Cap/Depr 73.46%
Cap/Sales 0.73%
Interest Coverage 6.08
Cash Conversion 80.83%
Profit Quality 88.38%
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 1.18
F-Score5
WACC4.92%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)262.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)286.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)65.65%
Profit Quality(5y)71.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.21%
EPS 3Y-10.65%
EPS 5Y9.19%
EPS Q2Q%74.41%
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y1.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.56%
Revenue growth 5Y5.78%
Sales Q2Q%0.52%
Revenue Next Year2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.37%
EBIT growth 3Y6.69%
EBIT growth 5Y4.94%
EBIT Next Year10.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y31.29%
FCF growth 3Y6.57%
FCF growth 5Y14.32%
OCF growth 1Y25.83%
OCF growth 3Y5.55%
OCF growth 5Y12.31%