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CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES (CBL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CBL - US1248308785 - REIT

38.08 USD
+0.82 (+2.2%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
38.08 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CBL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CBL was compared to 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CBL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CBL does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CBL was profitable.
In the past year CBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CBL reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CBL had a positive operating cash flow.
CBL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCBL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CBL has a Return On Assets of 4.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CBL outperforms 88.98% of its industry peers.
CBL has a Return On Equity of 34.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CBL outperforms 95.28% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CBL (4.51%) is better than 87.40% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CBL is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.51%) for CBL is above the 3 year average (3.30%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 34.9%
ROIC 4.51%
ROA(3y)-0.42%
ROA(5y)-5.97%
ROE(3y)-2.15%
ROE(5y)-45.2%
ROIC(3y)3.3%
ROIC(5y)3.42%
CBL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

CBL has a better Profit Margin (22.16%) than 70.08% of its industry peers.
CBL has a Operating Margin (23.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CBL has declined.
The Gross Margin of CBL (64.30%) is worse than 61.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.27%
PM (TTM) 22.16%
GM 64.3%
OM growth 3Y4.98%
OM growth 5Y-1.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.65%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
CBL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCBL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CBL is destroying value.
CBL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CBL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CBL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CBL Yearly Shares OutstandingCBL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CBL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCBL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

CBL has an Altman-Z score of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that CBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CBL has a Altman-Z score (0.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CBL's Debt to Equity ratio of 6.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBL is outperformed by 84.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.42
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.78%
CBL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.44 indicates that CBL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CBL (0.44) is worse than 81.89% of its industry peers.
CBL has a Quick Ratio of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that CBL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CBL's Quick ratio of 0.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBL is outperformed by 81.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.44
CBL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CBL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 287.60%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.74% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CBL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)287.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%359.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.34%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
CBL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CBL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCBL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.62, the valuation of CBL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CBL is valued cheaper than 93.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CBL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.62
Fwd PE N/A
CBL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

CBL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CBL is cheaper than 75.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.55
CBL Per share dataCBL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CBL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.86%, which is a nice return.
CBL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.83.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CBL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of CBL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.62%!
CBL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CBL has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CBL Yearly Dividends per shareCBL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

CBL pays out 61.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP61.69%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CBL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCBL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M
CBL Dividend Payout.CBL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CBL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES

NYSE:CBL (1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.08 0 (0%)

38.08

+0.82 (+2.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12
Inst Owners78.2%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners11.72%
Ins Owner Change-2.58%
Market Cap1.17B
Revenue(TTM)553.64M
Net Income(TTM)122.67M
Analysts80
Price Target45.9 (20.54%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio7.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.86%
Yearly Dividend1.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.62%
DP61.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)25%
PT rev (3m)25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.62
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.11
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.42
P/B 3.32
P/tB 6.11
EV/EBITDA 11.55
EPS(TTM)3.96
EY10.4%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY18.46%
SpS18.05
BVpS11.46
TBVpS6.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.49%
ROE 34.9%
ROCE 5.11%
ROIC 4.51%
ROICexc 4.6%
ROICexgc 5.24%
OM 23.27%
PM (TTM) 22.16%
GM 64.3%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.42%
ROA(5y)-5.97%
ROE(3y)-2.15%
ROE(5y)-45.2%
ROIC(3y)3.3%
ROIC(5y)3.42%
ROICexc(3y)3.35%
ROICexc(5y)3.52%
ROICexgc(3y)3.94%
ROICexgc(5y)4.18%
ROCE(3y)3.74%
ROCE(5y)3.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.48%
OM growth 3Y4.98%
OM growth 5Y-1.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.65%
GM growth 5Y-1.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.64
Cap/Depr 149.1%
Cap/Sales 42.2%
Interest Coverage 0.98
Cash Conversion 75.55%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.44
Altman-Z 0.42
F-Score5
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)21.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)287.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%359.83%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.34%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.12%
EBIT growth 3Y1.12%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.34%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-112.05%
FCF growth 3Y7.81%
FCF growth 5Y3.53%
OCF growth 1Y14.38%
OCF growth 3Y7.21%
OCF growth 5Y-5.85%

CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES / CBL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CBL.


Can you provide the valuation status for CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES (CBL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES?

CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES (CBL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CBL stock?

The financial health rating of CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES (CBL) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES sustainable?

The dividend rating of CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES (CBL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.69%.