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

  • In the past year WSR was profitable.
  • WSR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • WSR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • WSR had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 2025 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.26%, WSR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.90%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WSR (3.88%) is better than 71.31% of its industry peers.
  • 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 (3.88%) for WSR is above the 3 year average (3.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
WSR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWSR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • WSR has a better Profit Margin (31.04%) than 81.97% of its industry peers.
  • WSR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of WSR (33.31%) is better than 68.03% of its industry peers.
  • WSR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WSR has a Gross Margin (68.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
WSR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWSR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
  • WSR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WSR has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for WSR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WSR Yearly Shares OutstandingWSR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.74, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of WSR (0.74) is better than 64.75% of its industry peers.
  • WSR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.37. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.37, WSR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.37
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.74
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.9%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.53, WSR is doing worse than 69.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WSR has a Quick 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 worse Quick ratio (0.53) than 69.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.53
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 2025 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.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.26% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.41% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.25% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-51.88%
EPS Next 2Y-27.16%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
EPS Next 5Y-6.25%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%

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 decreasing.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.66, which indicates a correct valuation of WSR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, WSR is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WSR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WSR is cheaper than 71.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WSR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.66
Fwd PE 34.61
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

  • 64.75% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WSR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.49
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

  • 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 -17.02% in the coming years.
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

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, WSR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WSR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.54.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WSR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.1%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WSR decreases each year by -2.16%.
  • WSR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WSR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.16%
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

  • 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-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 2025 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 (4/2/2026, 2:44:03 PM)

16.49

+0.19 (+1.17%)

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 Change5.57%
Market Cap847.42M
Revenue(TTM)160.86M
Net Income(TTM)49.93M
Analysts81.54
Price Target17.6 (6.73%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.1%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.16%
DP54.89%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)261.65%
Min EPS beat(2)230.03%
Max EPS beat(2)293.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)130.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.46%
Max EPS beat(4)293.26%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)116.38%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)94.9%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)109.11%
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)86.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)89.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.66
Fwd PE 34.61
P/S 5.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.69
P/B 1.85
P/tB 1.85
EV/EBITDA 16.49
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY6%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY2.89%
FCF(TTM)-1.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.99
OCFY5.99%
SpS3.13
BVpS8.91
TBVpS8.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number14.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.74
F-Score7
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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-51.88%
EPS Next 2Y-27.16%
EPS Next 3Y-17.02%
EPS Next 5Y-6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y6.41%
Sales Q2Q%7.54%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%
EBIT growth 1Y6.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.95%
EBIT growth 5Y12.52%
EBIT Next Year112.88%
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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WSR.


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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 16.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.85.


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 -51.88% in the next year.