WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
14.13 USD
+0.03 (+0.21%)
14.13 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WSR. WSR was compared to 126 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WSR has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WSR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WSR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WSR (3.88%) is better than 82.54% of its industry peers.
- WSR has a better Return On Equity (10.11%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- WSR's Return On Invested Capital of 3.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSR 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's Profit Margin of 28.16% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 80.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of WSR (34.03%) is better than 69.84% of its industry peers.
- WSR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.58%, WSR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
- The debt/assets ratio for WSR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.67, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSR's Altman-Z score of 0.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 58.73% of its industry peers.
- 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 of 1.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSR outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.82%
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 61.11% 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.
- WSR's Quick ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WSR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 93.18%, which is quite impressive.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.51% in the last 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 -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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- WSR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.62.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, WSR is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.56 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 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WSR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WSR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.29 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, WSR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.86, WSR is paying slightly less dividend.
- WSR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
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.
- WSR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP60.32%
EPS Next 2Y-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
14.13
+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 Change0.01%
Ins Owners3.51%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap720.91M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (8.28%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
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 | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.56 | ||
| P/S | 4.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.38%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.35%
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 | 0.67 |
F-Score7
WACC6.82%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITESTONE REIT?
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 16.62 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.