WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WSR • US9660842041

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At close: Feb 13, 2026
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WSR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WSR was compared to 123 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WSR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WSR is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WSR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WSR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WSR has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WSR had a positive operating cash flow.
WSR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWSR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.88%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of WSR (10.11%) is better than 86.99% of its industry peers.
  • WSR has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.90%) than 73.98% of its industry peers.
  • WSR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.59%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for WSR is below the current ROIC(3.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.88%
ROE 10.11%
ROIC 3.9%
ROA(3y)2.72%
ROA(5y)1.97%
ROE(3y)7.16%
ROE(5y)5.27%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.15%
WSR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWSR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • WSR has a better Profit Margin (28.16%) than 81.30% of its industry peers.
  • WSR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WSR has a Operating Margin of 34.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 69.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
  • WSR has a Gross Margin (69.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • WSR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.03%
PM (TTM) 28.16%
GM 69.58%
OM growth 3Y5.79%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y35.51%
PM growth 5Y3.87%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
WSR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWSR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WSR is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WSR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WSR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • WSR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WSR Yearly Shares OutstandingWSR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
WSR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWSR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • WSR has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that WSR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • WSR's Altman-Z score of 0.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 60.16% of its industry peers.
  • WSR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WSR (1.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.72%
WSR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWSR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WSR has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that WSR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WSR has a better Quick ratio (1.26) than 62.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
WSR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWSR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 93.18% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, WSR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.18%
EPS 3Y39.77%
EPS 5Y5.63%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.17% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WSR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWSR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 50M 100M 150M 200M
WSR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWSR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaper than 86.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.68. WSR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.51, WSR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WSR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.89
Fwd PE 31.51
WSR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWSR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WSR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.93
WSR Per share dataWSR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WSR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as WSR's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.18
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WSR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.85, WSR is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, WSR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.1%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WSR decreases each year by -15.28%.
  • WSR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WSR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.28%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
WSR Yearly Dividends per shareWSR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 60.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WSR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of WSR has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP60.32%
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
WSR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWSR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M
WSR Dividend Payout.WSR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WSR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WHITESTONE REIT

NYSE:WSR (2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.21 0 (0%)

15.21

+0.21 (+1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners66.21%
Inst Owner Change-92.5%
Ins Owners3.51%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap776.01M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts81.67
Price Target15.68 (3.09%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.1%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.28%
DP60.32%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)124.43%
Min EPS beat(2)18.82%
Max EPS beat(2)230.03%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)109.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.46%
Max EPS beat(4)230.03%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)126.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)114.93%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)89.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.22%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)2.5%
PT rev (3m)4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)65.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.89
Fwd PE 31.51
P/S 4.92
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.65
P/B 1.77
P/tB 1.77
EV/EBITDA 15.93
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY5.59%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.17%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY6.83%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.18
Graham Number12.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.88%
ROE 10.11%
ROCE 4.94%
ROIC 3.9%
ROICexc 3.93%
ROICexgc 3.94%
OM 34.03%
PM (TTM) 28.16%
GM 69.58%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.72%
ROA(5y)1.97%
ROE(3y)7.16%
ROE(5y)5.27%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.15%
ROICexc(3y)3.61%
ROICexc(5y)3.18%
ROICexgc(3y)3.65%
ROICexgc(5y)3.22%
ROCE(3y)4.54%
ROCE(5y)3.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.74%
OM growth 3Y5.79%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y35.51%
PM growth 5Y3.87%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.25
Cap/Depr 221.75%
Cap/Sales 49.1%
Interest Coverage 1.6
Cash Conversion 59.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score7
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)159.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)164.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)36.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.18%
EPS 3Y39.77%
EPS 5Y5.63%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
EBIT growth 1Y11.67%
EBIT growth 3Y13.37%
EBIT growth 5Y8.11%
EBIT Next Year79.96%
EBIT Next 3Y25.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.14%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y4.05%

WHITESTONE REIT / WSR FAQ

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


Can you provide the valuation status for WHITESTONE REIT?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WHITESTONE REIT (WSR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of WSR stock?

WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of WHITESTONE REIT based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is 17.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITESTONE REIT?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -9.31% in the next year.