SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SAFE • US78646V1070
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+0.15 (+1.07%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:18:00 PM
Overall SAFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SAFE against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SAFE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SAFE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SAFE was profitable.
- In the past year SAFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years SAFE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SAFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.58%, SAFE is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SAFE's Return On Equity of 4.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.41%, SAFE is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SAFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.16%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.86%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.16%) for SAFE is below the current ROIC(3.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.58% | ||
| ROE | 4.71% | ||
| ROIC | 3.41% |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)2.79%
ROE(5y)1.88%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
1.3 Margins
- SAFE's Profit Margin of 29.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- SAFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SAFE's Operating Margin of 79.87% is amongst the best of the industry. SAFE outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAFE has grown nicely.
- SAFE has a Gross Margin of 98.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAFE outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAFE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 79.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.67% | ||
| GM | 98.82% |
OM growth 3Y0.15%
OM growth 5Y29.95%
PM growth 3Y-9.56%
PM growth 5Y-13.81%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y11.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SAFE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SAFE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- SAFE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- SAFE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SAFE has an Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that SAFE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SAFE has a worse Altman-Z score (0.66) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- SAFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 104.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SAFE would need 104.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SAFE has a Debt to FCF ratio (104.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.89 is on the high side and indicates that SAFE has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.89, SAFE is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 104.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- SAFE has a Current Ratio of 14.87. This indicates that SAFE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 14.87, SAFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 14.85 indicates that SAFE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SAFE (14.85) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 14.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.91% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, SAFE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -41.29% on average per year.
- SAFE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.72%.
- SAFE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.28% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.91%
EPS 3Y-58.56%
EPS 5Y-41.29%
EPS Q2Q%10.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.72%
Revenue growth 3Y25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.02%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.71% on average over the next years.
- SAFE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.18%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5Y4.71%
Revenue Next Year6.18%
Revenue Next 2Y5.15%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y8.99%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.82, the valuation of SAFE can be described as very reasonable.
- 96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SAFE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAFE to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say SAFE is valued rather cheaply.
- SAFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SAFE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, SAFE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SAFE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- SAFE's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of SAFE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.07%, SAFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SAFE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.52.
- SAFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SAFE decreases each year by -2.09%.
- SAFE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of SAFE decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- SAFE pays out 45.17% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.17%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
SAFEHOLD INC / SAFE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SAFEHOLD INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SAFE.
What is the valuation status of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SAFE stock?
SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SAFE stock?
The financial health rating of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SAFE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) is expected to grow by 7.18% in the next year.