WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WSR • US9660842041

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This WSR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WSR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WSR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WSR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • WSR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • WSR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of WSR (3.88%) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.11%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.90%, WSR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WSR is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.90%) for WSR is above the 3 year average (3.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.16%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
  • WSR has a Operating Margin of 34.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 69.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 69.58%, WSR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. WSR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WSR is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WSR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • WSR has a better Altman-Z score (0.77) than 65.04% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46 is on the high side and indicates that WSR has dependencies on debt 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 0.77
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.88%
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.
  • The Current ratio of WSR (1.26) is better than 67.48% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WSR's Quick ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 68.29% 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. WSR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WSR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.44%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 58.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.44%
EPS 3Y11.72%
EPS 5Y58.17%
EPS Q2Q%42.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.54%

3.2 Future

  • WSR is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.25% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WSR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-51.88%
EPS Next 2Y-27.16%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
EPS Next 5Y-6.25%
Revenue Next Year1.09%
Revenue Next 2Y2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 0.8

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4. WSR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.64, WSR is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WSR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, WSR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say WSR is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.64
Fwd PE 34.57
WSR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWSR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WSR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.55
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WSR's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.02% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-27.16%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%

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5. WSR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WSR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, which is a nice return.
  • WSR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.30.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, 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

  • WSR pays out 60.32% of its income as dividend. 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-27.16%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
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

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WSR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WHITESTONE REIT

NYSE:WSR (3/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.47 0 (0%)

16.47

+0.2 (+1.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners67.88%
Inst Owner Change1.1%
Ins Owners3.83%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap841.45M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts81.54
Price Target15.75 (-4.37%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio2.62
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)0.45%
PT rev (3m)2.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.64
Fwd PE 34.57
P/S 5.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.88
P/B 1.91
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 16.55
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY2.89%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY6.3%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.6
TBVpS8.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number13.84
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 0.77
F-Score7
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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)39.44%
EPS 3Y11.72%
EPS 5Y58.17%
EPS Q2Q%42.42%
EPS Next Y-51.88%
EPS Next 2Y-27.16%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
EPS Next 5Y-6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.54%
Revenue Next Year1.09%
Revenue Next 2Y2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%
EBIT growth 1Y11.67%
EBIT growth 3Y13.37%
EBIT growth 5Y8.11%
EBIT Next Year79.96%
EBIT Next 3Y25.08%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 7 / 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 16.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITESTONE REIT?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -51.88% in the next year.