SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SAFE • US78646V1070
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13.69 USD
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This SAFE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SAFE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SAFE had positive earnings in the past year.
- SAFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SAFE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SAFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SAFE's Return On Assets of 1.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE is outperformed by 60.71% of its industry peers.
- SAFE has a Return On Equity of 4.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SAFE outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
- SAFE has a Return On Invested Capital (3.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SAFE is in line with the industry average of 5.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.44%) for SAFE is above the 3 year average (3.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.58% | ||
| ROE | 4.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% |
ROA(3y)0.76%
ROA(5y)1.22%
ROE(3y)2.27%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)3.35%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 29.69%, SAFE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- SAFE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SAFE has a better Operating Margin (80.27%) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAFE has grown nicely.
- SAFE's Gross Margin of 98.77% is amongst the best of the industry. SAFE outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAFE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 80.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.69% | ||
| GM | 98.77% |
OM growth 3Y1.08%
OM growth 5Y30.85%
PM growth 3Y-16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y13.03%
2. SAFE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SAFE 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for SAFE is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- The Altman-Z score of SAFE (0.66) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SAFE is 95.91, which is on the high side as it means it would take SAFE, 95.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SAFE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 95.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SAFE outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.90 is on the high side and indicates that SAFE has dependencies on debt financing.
- SAFE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: SAFE underperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 95.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- SAFE has a Current Ratio of 14.29. This indicates that SAFE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- SAFE has a better Current ratio (14.29) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SAFE has a Quick Ratio of 14.27. This indicates that SAFE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 14.27, SAFE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 14.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.27 |
3. SAFE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SAFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.73%.
- Measured over the past years, SAFE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.23% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.43% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.73%
EPS 3Y-66.04%
EPS 5Y-13.23%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.2%
Sales Q2Q%6.53%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SAFE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.04% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SAFE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.42%
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y3.04%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5Y7.07%
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.
4. SAFE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of SAFE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SAFE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, SAFE is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.82, the valuation of SAFE can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SAFE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. SAFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SAFE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SAFE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.39 |
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)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
5. SAFE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SAFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.65, 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SAFE decreases each year by -0.78%.
- SAFE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of SAFE decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- SAFE pays out 44.49% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.49%
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
SAFE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:SAFE (4/7/2026, 1:33:15 PM)
13.69
+0.21 (+1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners65.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner Change0.61%
Market Cap982.39M
Revenue(TTM)385.55M
Net Income(TTM)114.47M
Analysts76.47
Price Target20.71 (51.28%)
Short Float %4.91%
Short Ratio7.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.78%
DP44.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.177)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.58%
Max EPS beat(2)2.32%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(4)2.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.93%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)17.64%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-42.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.8%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.09%
PT rev (1m)0.5%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY12.13%
EPS(NY)1.75
Fwd EY12.78%
FCF(TTM)0.67
FCFY4.87%
OCF(TTM)0.67
OCFY4.87%
SpS5.37
BVpS33.56
TBVpS30.71
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.58% | ||
| ROE | 4.75% | ||
| ROCE | 4.35% | ||
| ROIC | 3.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.57% | ||
| OM | 80.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.69% | ||
| GM | 98.77% | ||
| FCFM | 12.4% |
ROA(3y)0.76%
ROA(5y)1.22%
ROE(3y)2.27%
ROE(5y)4.34%
ROIC(3y)3.35%
ROIC(5y)3.08%
ROICexc(3y)3.36%
ROICexc(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc(3y)3.49%
ROICexgc(5y)3.44%
ROCE(3y)4.24%
ROCE(5y)3.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.74%
OM growth 3Y1.08%
OM growth 5Y30.85%
PM growth 3Y-16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y13.03%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 95.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 14.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 15.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 14.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
F-Score4
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.73%
EPS 3Y-66.04%
EPS 5Y-13.23%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y5.42%
EPS Next 2Y4.7%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y3.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.2%
Sales Q2Q%6.53%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.76%
Revenue Next 5Y7.07%
EBIT growth 1Y8.54%
EBIT growth 3Y13.79%
EBIT growth 5Y22.74%
EBIT Next Year6.25%
EBIT Next 3Y6.82%
EBIT Next 5Y9.36%
FCF growth 1Y26.31%
FCF growth 3Y-9.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.31%
OCF growth 3Y-9.66%
OCF growth 5Y16.9%
SAFEHOLD INC / SAFE Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 10 to SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) stock?
SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of SAFEHOLD INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) is 8.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.
What is the expected EPS growth for SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) is expected to grow by 5.42% in the next year.