WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
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WSR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. WSR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WSR is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
- In the past 5 years WSR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.88%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR's Return On Equity of 10.11% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 85.60% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.90%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.60% 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 3.07%.
- 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 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
- WSR has a better Profit Margin (28.16%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 69.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
- WSR's Gross Margin of 69.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 57.60% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WSR is destroying value.
- WSR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WSR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WSR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WSR has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that WSR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSR has a Altman-Z score (0.68) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 (1.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.89%
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.
- The Current ratio of WSR (1.26) is better than 61.60% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.26, WSR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
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.
- WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.51%.
- 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-9.91%
EPS Next 2Y-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue Next Year3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.59, the valuation of WSR can be described as correct.
- WSR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WSR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.49.
- 79.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.94. WSR is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.49 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of WSR may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as WSR's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
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 6.59, WSR is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WSR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
14.1
-0.03 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners66.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners3.51%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap719.38M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (8.51%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-03-16 (0.1425)
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%
PT rev (3m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)64.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.49 | ||
| P/S | 4.56 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.31 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.36%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.95
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 | 0.68 |
F-Score7
WACC6.89%
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)93.18%
EPS 3Y39.77%
EPS 5Y5.63%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y-9.91%
EPS Next 2Y-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
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 16.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITESTONE REIT?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -9.91% in the next year.