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SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SAFE - US78646V1070 - REIT

13.53 USD
-0.13 (-0.95%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:15:06 PM
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:15:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SAFE. SAFE was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SAFE has an average financial health and profitability rating. SAFE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SAFE had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
SAFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SAFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSAFE 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

SAFE has a worse Return On Assets (1.58%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
SAFE has a Return On Equity of 4.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SAFE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
SAFE's Return On Invested Capital of 3.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SAFE is in line with the industry average of 4.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.41%) for SAFE is above the 3 year average (3.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
SAFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSAFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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.
The Operating Margin of SAFE (79.87%) is better than 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 RankSector 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%
SAFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSAFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SAFE is destroying value.
SAFE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SAFE has less shares outstanding
SAFE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SAFE Yearly Shares OutstandingSAFE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SAFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSAFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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 Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: SAFE underperforms 63.33% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SAFE (104.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SAFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SAFE's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.89
Debt/FCF 104.03
Altman-Z 0.66
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC5.45%
SAFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSAFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
The Current ratio of SAFE (14.87) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 14.87
Quick Ratio 14.85
SAFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSAFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.91% over the past year.
The earnings per share for SAFE have been decreasing by -41.29% on average. This is quite bad
SAFE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.72%.
Measured over the past years, SAFE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.28% on average per year.
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

SAFE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.71% yearly.
SAFE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.59%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
EPS Next 5Y4.71%
Revenue Next Year6.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
SAFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSAFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
SAFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSAFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAFE.
SAFE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SAFE is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. SAFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SAFE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SAFE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SAFE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.46
Fwd PE 8
SAFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSAFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SAFE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.37
EV/EBITDA 17.57
SAFE Per share dataSAFE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SAFE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SAFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.20%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.78, SAFE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
SAFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%

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
SAFE Yearly Dividends per shareSAFE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

45.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SAFE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.17%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
SAFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSAFE 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
SAFE Dividend Payout.SAFE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SAFE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SAFEHOLD INC

NYSE:SAFE (12/26/2025, 8:15:06 PM)

After market: 13.53 0 (0%)

13.53

-0.13 (-0.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners66.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap970.91M
Revenue(TTM)379.55M
Net Income(TTM)112.63M
Analysts77.65
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %6.48%
Short Ratio8.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.09%
DP45.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.177)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(2)2.32%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(4)2.32%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.36%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-124.22%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.14%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.96%
PT rev (1m)-1.92%
PT rev (3m)-3.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.46
Fwd PE 8
P/S 2.56
P/FCF 22.37
P/OCF 22.37
P/B 0.41
P/tB 0.44
EV/EBITDA 17.57
EPS(TTM)1.6
EY11.83%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY12.5%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)0.6
OCFY4.47%
SpS5.29
BVpS33.31
TBVpS30.44
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.58%
ROE 4.71%
ROCE 4.32%
ROIC 3.41%
ROICexc 3.42%
ROICexgc 3.54%
OM 79.87%
PM (TTM) 29.67%
GM 98.82%
FCFM 11.43%
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)2.79%
ROE(5y)1.88%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
ROICexc(3y)3.48%
ROICexc(5y)3.02%
ROICexgc(3y)3.65%
ROICexgc(5y)3.15%
ROCE(3y)4%
ROCE(5y)3.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.13%
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%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.89
Debt/FCF 104.03
Debt/EBITDA 14.46
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 13.9%
Profit Quality 38.53%
Current Ratio 14.87
Quick Ratio 14.85
Altman-Z 0.66
F-Score4
WACC5.45%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)43.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.91%
EPS 3Y-58.56%
EPS 5Y-41.29%
EPS Q2Q%10.81%
EPS Next Y6.59%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
EPS Next 5Y4.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.72%
Revenue growth 3Y25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.02%
Revenue Next Year6.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
EBIT growth 1Y3.07%
EBIT growth 3Y25.23%
EBIT growth 5Y23.09%
EBIT Next Year38.44%
EBIT Next 3Y17.44%
EBIT Next 5Y19.69%
FCF growth 1Y150.34%
FCF growth 3Y12.04%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y458.62%
OCF growth 3Y12.04%
OCF growth 5YN/A

SAFEHOLD INC / SAFE FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SAFE.


What is the valuation status for 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.


What is the financial health of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) stock?

The financial health rating of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SAFEHOLD INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) is expected to grow by 6.59% in the next year.