WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
13.34 USD
-0.01 (-0.07%)
Taking everything into account, WSR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WSR was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. WSR scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WSR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WSR was profitable.
In the past year WSR had a positive cash flow from operations.
WSR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WSR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WSR's Return On Assets of 3.88% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.11%, WSR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.90%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSR is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for WSR is below the current ROIC(3.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.16%, WSR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WSR (34.03%) is better than 69.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WSR (69.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WSR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WSR has more shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
WSR has an Altman-Z score of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that WSR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.64, WSR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.03% of the companies in the same industry.
WSR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WSR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSR outperforms 42.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
WSR has a Current 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 Current ratio (1.26) than 61.72% of its industry peers.
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 Quick ratio of 1.26. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WSR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 93.18%, which is quite impressive.
WSR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.63% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.28% on average over the past years.
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
WSR is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.79% yearly.
WSR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-45.23%
EPS Next 2Y-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
EPS Next 5Y-4.79%
Revenue Next Year3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.74%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.69, WSR is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaper than 89.84% of the companies in the same industry.
WSR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.40, the valuation of WSR can be described as expensive.
78.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WSR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WSR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.86 |
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 -11.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WSR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
WSR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.49.
WSR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
60.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WSR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WSR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP60.32%
EPS Next 2Y-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
NYSE:WSR (11/17/2025, 12:08:11 PM)
13.34
-0.01 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.2%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners3.39%
Ins Owner Change2.04%
Market Cap680.61M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.05 (12.82%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.28%
DP60.32%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)-1.12%
PT rev (3m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.4 | ||
| P/S | 4.31 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.86 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.78%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.79
Graham Number12.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.64 |
F-Score7
WACC6.76%
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-45.23%
EPS Next 2Y-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
EPS Next 5Y-4.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.74%
EBIT growth 1Y11.67%
EBIT growth 3Y13.37%
EBIT growth 5Y8.11%
EBIT Next Year79.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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.
What is the valuation status of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WHITESTONE REIT (WSR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WSR stock?
WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WSR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is 15.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WSR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -45.23% in the next year.