WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
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Overall WSR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WSR against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WSR has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WSR has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
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
The Return On Assets of WSR (3.88%) is better than 86.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WSR (10.11%) is better than 88.28% 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 74.22% 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 3.06%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.16%, WSR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.58%, WSR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.81% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WSR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
WSR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WSR has an Altman-Z score of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that WSR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WSR (0.64) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.26, WSR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.26, WSR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.63% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% in the past year.
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 -4.79% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.74% on average over the next years.
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 5Y5.74%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.64, the valuation of WSR can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WSR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say WSR is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.30, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WSR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WSR is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, WSR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.3 |
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 | 14.87 |
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 -11.94% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 6.59.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, 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 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
WSR pays out 60.32% of its income as dividend. 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-18.67%
EPS Next 3Y-11.94%
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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 Change0.15%
Ins Owners3.39%
Ins Owner Change1.69%
Market Cap678.06M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.15 (14%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio2.61
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)-0.4%
PT rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.3 | ||
| P/S | 4.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.4%
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 | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
F-Score7
WACC6.68%
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 5Y5.74%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITESTONE REIT?
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 15.64 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.