WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
13.3 USD
+0.74 (+5.89%)
Overall WSR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WSR against 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. WSR scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WSR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WSR had positive earnings in the past year.
WSR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WSR has always been profitable.
WSR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WSR has a better Return On Assets (3.88%) than 85.04% of its industry peers.
WSR's Return On Equity of 10.11% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 89.76% of its industry peers.
WSR has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 74.80% of its industry peers.
WSR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.59%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
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 81.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
WSR has a better Operating Margin (34.03%) than 70.08% 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.
WSR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WSR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WSR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WSR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.61, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WSR's Altman-Z score of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 54.33% 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.
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 | 0.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.75%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.26, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.20% 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.
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.
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 -4.79% on average over the next years.
WSR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.20% 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 5Y4.2%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.65, WSR is valued correctly.
WSR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 89.76% of the companies in the same industry.
WSR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.32 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 78.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. WSR is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.32 |
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 | 14.4 |
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)2.78
EPS Next 2Y-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, WSR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WSR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.40.
WSR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WSR decreases each year by -15.28%.
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)-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-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
NYSE:WSR (11/4/2025, 1:35:43 PM)
13.3
+0.74 (+5.89%)
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 Change0.16%
Ins Owners3.39%
Ins Owner Change1.69%
Market Cap678.57M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.05 (13.16%)
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)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)-2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.32 | ||
| P/S | 4.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.39%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.81%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.78
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 | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.61 |
F-Score7
WACC6.75%
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 5Y4.2%
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 15.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.
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.