WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:WSR • US9660842041
14.94 USD
-0.06 (-0.4%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026
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After Hours: 2/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, WSR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WSR was compared to 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. WSR scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WSR is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WSR was profitable.
- 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
- WSR's Return On Assets of 3.88% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 83.61% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.11%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.90%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 3.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.59%) for WSR is below the current ROIC(3.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.16%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 34.03%, WSR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 69.58%, WSR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.02% 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WSR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WSR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WSR has an Altman-Z score of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that WSR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.71, WSR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.02% of the companies in the same 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 | 0.71 |
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 62.30% 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 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- WSR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.63% yearly.
- WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.51%.
- WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.28% yearly.
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-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.58 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSR.
- 86.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.23, WSR is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.95, WSR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- WSR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 77.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WSR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of WSR may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WSR's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.12
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
5. Dividend
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 6.81.
- WSR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.79.
| 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
- WSR pays out 60.32% of its income as dividend. 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-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
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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)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners66.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.71%
Ins Owners3.51%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap762.24M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.68 (4.95%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio2.67
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)2.5%
PT rev (3m)4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)65.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.95 | ||
| P/S | 4.83 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY6.95%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.12
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 | 0.71 |
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-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-17.54%
EPS Next 3Y-9.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
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 17.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITESTONE REIT?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -9.31% in the next year.