WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WSR • US9660842041
Current stock price
18.92 USD
0 (0%)
At close:
18.92 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
This WSR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WSR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WSR was profitable.
- WSR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WSR has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WSR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WSR (4.26%) is better than 86.78% of its industry peers.
- WSR's Return On Equity of 10.90% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 88.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.88%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.72%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.88%) for WSR is above the 3 year average (3.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.26% | ||
| ROE | 10.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.88% |
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)2.71%
ROE(3y)7.98%
ROE(5y)7.09%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
1.3 Margins
- WSR's Profit Margin of 31.04% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- WSR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WSR has a Operating Margin of 33.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
- WSR's Gross Margin of 68.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 53.72% of its industry peers.
- WSR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.04% | ||
| GM | 68.83% |
OM growth 3Y0.06%
OM growth 5Y5.74%
PM growth 3Y7.05%
PM growth 5Y43.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WSR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, WSR has more shares outstanding
- WSR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSR has a Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 64.46% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.37 is on the high side and indicates that WSR has dependencies on debt financing.
- WSR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSR outperforms 44.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- WSR has a Current Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that WSR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WSR has a Current ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: WSR underperforms 68.59% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that WSR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WSR has a worse Quick ratio (0.53) than 68.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. WSR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.44% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WSR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 58.17% on average per year.
- WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.26%.
- Measured over the past years, WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.44%
EPS 3Y11.72%
EPS 5Y58.17%
EPS Q2Q%42.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y6.41%
Sales Q2Q%7.54%
3.2 Future
- WSR is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.28% yearly.
- WSR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.38%
EPS Next 2Y-31.87%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
EPS Next 5Y-10.28%
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.89%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.06%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WSR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaper than 85.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WSR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.42.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSR indicates a rather cheap valuation: WSR is cheaper than 86.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, WSR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WSR is valued a bit more expensive than 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.99 |
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 -17.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y-31.87%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
5. WSR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%, WSR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- WSR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.43.
- WSR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WSR decreases each year by -2.16%.
- 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)-2.16%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 54.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WSR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The Dividend Rate of WSR has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP54.89%
EPS Next 2Y-31.87%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
WSR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.92
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners67.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners3.81%
Ins Owner Change7.32%
Market Cap972.30M
Revenue(TTM)160.86M
Net Income(TTM)49.93M
Analysts81.54
Price Target17.6 (-6.98%)
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio1.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.16%
DP54.89%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date06-17 2026-06-17 (0.1425)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)269.9%
Min EPS beat(2)246.54%
Max EPS beat(2)293.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)135.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.46%
Max EPS beat(4)293.26%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)118.44%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)96.27%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)110.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.48%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.19%
PT rev (1m)11.69%
PT rev (3m)15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)65.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)69.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)69.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.42 | ||
| P/S | 6.04 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 19.15 | ||
| P/B | 2.12 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY5.23%
EPS(NY)0.81
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)-1.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.99
OCFY5.22%
SpS3.13
BVpS8.91
TBVpS8.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number14.0911 (-25.52%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.26% | ||
| ROE | 10.9% | ||
| ROCE | 4.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.91% | ||
| OM | 33.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.04% | ||
| GM | 68.83% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.08%
ROA(5y)2.71%
ROE(3y)7.98%
ROE(5y)7.09%
ROIC(3y)3.72%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
ROICexc(3y)3.74%
ROICexc(5y)3.47%
ROICexgc(3y)3.77%
ROICexgc(5y)3.51%
ROCE(3y)4.71%
ROCE(5y)4.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.7%
OM growth 3Y0.06%
OM growth 5Y5.74%
PM growth 3Y7.05%
PM growth 5Y43.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 306.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 68.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)219.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)220.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)49.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)50.02%
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-18.38%
EPS Next 2Y-31.87%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
EPS Next 5Y-10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y6.41%
Sales Q2Q%7.54%
Revenue Next Year3.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.89%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.06%
EBIT growth 1Y6.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.95%
EBIT growth 5Y12.52%
EBIT Next Year113.73%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-199.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.8%
OCF growth 3Y4.55%
OCF growth 5Y3.49%
WHITESTONE REIT / WSR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITESTONE REIT?
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.
How profitable is WHITESTONE REIT (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 19.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.12.
What is the expected EPS growth for WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -18.38% in the next year.