WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
13.125 USD
-0.1 (-0.72%)
WSR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WSR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WSR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WSR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WSR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WSR has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WSR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WSR has a Return On Assets of 3.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSR outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WSR (10.11%) is better than 85.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WSR (3.90%) is better than 74.22% 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 3.05%.
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
WSR's Profit Margin of 28.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
WSR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WSR has a Operating Margin of 34.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: WSR outperforms 69.53% of its industry peers.
WSR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WSR has a Gross Margin (69.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
WSR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
WSR has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.64, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WSR (0.64) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WSR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.46, WSR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.76%
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.
WSR has a Current ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WSR's Quick ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 60.16% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.63% on average over the past years.
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
WSR is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.17% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.44, the valuation of WSR can be described as correct.
WSR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, WSR is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WSR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.91% of the companies in the same industry.
WSR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.45 |
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 | 14.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WSR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WSR's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.74
EPS Next 2Y-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WSR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, WSR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WSR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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%
NYSE:WSR (12/8/2025, 2:52:13 PM)
13.125
-0.1 (-0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.92%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners3.39%
Ins Owner Change1.57%
Market Cap669.64M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (16.57%)
Short Float %1.26%
Short Ratio2.59
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)1.69%
PT rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)64.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)86.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.45 | ||
| P/S | 4.24 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.64%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.91%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.74
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 | 0.64 |
F-Score7
WACC6.76%
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-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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WSR.
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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 15.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WSR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -9.91% in the next year.