AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AAT • US0240131047
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This AAT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AAT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AAT was profitable.
- In the past year AAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years AAT has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years AAT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- AAT has a Return On Assets of 1.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: AAT outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of AAT (4.84%) is better than 61.98% of its industry peers.
- AAT's Return On Invested Capital of 2.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AAT outperforms 52.07% of its industry peers.
- AAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.13%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.9% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 2.84% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.54%
ROE(3y)4.62%
ROE(5y)3.95%
ROIC(3y)3.13%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
1.3 Margins
- AAT has a better Profit Margin (12.76%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AAT has grown nicely.
- AAT's Operating Margin of 23.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AAT outperforms 51.24% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AAT has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.12%, AAT is doing worse than 65.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- AAT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 61.12% |
OM growth 3Y-5.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y7.42%
PM growth 5Y9.68%
GM growth 3Y-1.49%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
2. AAT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AAT is destroying value.
- AAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- AAT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- AAT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AAT has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that AAT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- AAT has a Altman-Z score (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
- AAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 62.55. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AAT would need 62.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 62.55, AAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- AAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- AAT has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 62.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC6.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- AAT has a Current Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that AAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of AAT (1.48) is better than 73.55% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that AAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AAT's Quick ratio of 1.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AAT outperforms 74.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. AAT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AAT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.00%, which is quite good.
- The earnings per share for AAT have been decreasing by -17.11% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.73% in the past year.
- AAT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20%
EPS 3Y-37.29%
EPS 5Y-17.11%
EPS Q2Q%1800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.83%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- AAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y158.11%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y39.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 decreasing.
4. AAT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AAT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.81.
- 61.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AAT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, AAT is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.63, AAT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 60.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AAT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- AAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AAT is valued a bit cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AAT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AAT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- AAT's earnings are expected to grow with 39.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y39.13%
5. AAT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.65%, which is a nice return.
- AAT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.44.
- AAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.65% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AAT grows each year by 6.25%, which is quite nice.
- AAT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AAT has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.25%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 189.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AAT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- AAT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP189.14%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y39.13%
AAT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
20.74
+0.29 (+1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Industry Strength41.61
Industry Growth29.81
Earnings (Last)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27
Inst Owners117.02%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners1.96%
Ins Owner Change18.81%
Market Cap1.27B
Revenue(TTM)436.20M
Net Income(TTM)55.65M
Analysts46
Price Target19.38 (-6.56%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio4.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.25%
DP189.14%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.99%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-65.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-188.67%
Max EPS beat(4)-10.89%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.2%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.19%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.91%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.38%
PT rev (1m)2.78%
PT rev (3m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.63 | ||
| P/S | 2.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.38 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY2.19%
FCF(TTM)0.44
FCFY2.12%
OCF(TTM)2.72
OCFY13.13%
SpS7.11
BVpS18.75
TBVpS18.56
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.4266 (-15.98%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.9% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROCE | 3.6% | ||
| ROIC | 2.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.04% | ||
| OM | 23.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 61.12% | ||
| FCFM | 6.19% |
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.54%
ROE(3y)4.62%
ROE(5y)3.95%
ROIC(3y)3.13%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.37%
ROICexc(5y)3.23%
ROICexgc(3y)3.44%
ROICexgc(5y)3.3%
ROCE(3y)3.96%
ROCE(5y)3.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.91%
OM growth 3Y-5.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y7.42%
PM growth 5Y9.68%
GM growth 3Y-1.49%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 62.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 32.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score6
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)78.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.22%
Profit Quality(3y)166.49%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20%
EPS 3Y-37.29%
EPS 5Y-17.11%
EPS Q2Q%1800%
EPS Next Y158.11%
EPS Next 2Y58.9%
EPS Next 3Y39.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.83%
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.49%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.01%
EBIT growth 5Y2.75%
EBIT Next Year122.04%
EBIT Next 3Y31.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-80.29%
FCF growth 3Y10.13%
FCF growth 5Y-15.73%
OCF growth 1Y-19.31%
OCF growth 3Y-2.28%
OCF growth 5Y5.64%
AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC / AAT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) is 28.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST INC (AAT) is expected to grow by 158.11% in the next year.