WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WSR - US9660842041 - REIT
13.52 USD
+0.05 (+0.37%)
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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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WSR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
WSR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WSR's Return On Assets of 3.88% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
WSR's Return On Equity of 10.11% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 85.16% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.90%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WSR is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
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 79.69% of its industry peers.
WSR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 34.03%, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 69.58%, WSR perfoms like the industry average, 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
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.
WSR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WSR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WSR has a Altman-Z score (0.65) which 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.46, WSR is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.8%
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.
The Current ratio of WSR (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.26, WSR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.16% 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
Based on estimates for the next years, WSR will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.17% on average per year.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.91, which indicates a correct valuation of WSR.
WSR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 86.72% 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 26.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WSR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, WSR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.28 |
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 | 14.95 |
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)2.83
EPS Next 2Y-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
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 6.20.
WSR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| 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
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-17.94%
EPS Next 3Y-10.74%
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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 Owners65.92%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners3.39%
Ins Owner Change1.57%
Market Cap689.79M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (13.17%)
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)2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.28 | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY6.29%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.54%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.68%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.83
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 | 0.65 |
F-Score7
WACC6.8%
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
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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 15.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.
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.