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COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CDP - US22002T1088 - REIT

30.45 USD
-0.13 (-0.43%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CDP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CDP was compared to 130 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CDP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, CDP is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDP had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CDP 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CDP had a positive operating cash flow.
CDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CDP (3.35%) is better than 79.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.60%, CDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
CDP has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: CDP outperforms 79.23% of its industry peers.
CDP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.83%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.34%) for CDP is above the 3 year average (3.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 9.6%
ROIC 4.34%
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)4.83%
ROE(5y)5%
ROIC(3y)3.83%
ROIC(5y)3.63%
CDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.15%, CDP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CDP has declined.
The Operating Margin of CDP (29.72%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CDP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.00%, CDP is doing worse than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
CDP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.72%
PM (TTM) 19.15%
GM 58%
OM growth 3Y3.71%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y17.12%
PM growth 5Y-10.08%
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
CDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CDP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CDP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CDP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CDP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CDP Yearly Shares OutstandingCDP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that CDP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDP has a better Altman-Z score (0.71) than 63.85% of its industry peers.
CDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.63. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CDP's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDP is outperformed by 63.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.71
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC6.34%
CDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

CDP has a Current Ratio of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that CDP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CDP (0.29) is worse than 87.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that CDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CDP has a Quick ratio of 0.29. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CDP underperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
CDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 222.60% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CDP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.38% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CDP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.95% in the last year.
CDP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.6%
EPS 3Y21.84%
EPS 5Y-6.38%
EPS Q2Q%9.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.95%
Revenue growth 3Y4.27%
Revenue growth 5Y4.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.21%

3.2 Future

CDP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.50% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.52%
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%

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 stable.
CDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M
CDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.79, CDP is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CDP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CDP is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CDP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say CDP is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, CDP is valued on the expensive side.
88.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CDP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.79
Fwd PE 23.28
CDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CDP Per share dataCDP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CDP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.99%, CDP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.66, CDP is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CDP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%

5.2 History

The dividend of CDP has a limited annual growth rate of 1.18%.
CDP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CDP has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.18%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
CDP Yearly Dividends per shareCDP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

46.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CDP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CDP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.27%
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%
CDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M
CDP Dividend Payout.CDP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CDP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES

NYSE:CDP (9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27
Inst Owners109.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change2.44%
Market Cap3.44B
Analysts78.18
Price Target32.81 (7.75%)
Short Float %4.03%
Short Ratio5.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.99%
Yearly Dividend1.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.18%
DP46.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.305)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.92%
Max EPS beat(4)0.58%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-103.44%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-51.78%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-37.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.5%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.21%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.77%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.28%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.79
Fwd PE 23.28
P/S 4.58
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.3
P/tB 2.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS6.65
BVpS13.26
TBVpS13.26
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 9.6%
ROCE 5.49%
ROIC 4.34%
ROICexc 4.36%
ROICexgc 4.44%
OM 29.72%
PM (TTM) 19.15%
GM 58%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)4.83%
ROE(5y)5%
ROIC(3y)3.83%
ROIC(5y)3.63%
ROICexc(3y)3.9%
ROICexc(5y)3.67%
ROICexgc(3y)3.97%
ROICexgc(5y)3.75%
ROCE(3y)4.85%
ROCE(5y)4.59%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.04%
OM growth 3Y3.71%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y17.12%
PM growth 5Y-10.08%
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z 0.71
F-ScoreN/A
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)44.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)50.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)222.6%
EPS 3Y21.84%
EPS 5Y-6.38%
EPS Q2Q%9.68%
EPS Next Y5.52%
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.95%
Revenue growth 3Y4.27%
Revenue growth 5Y4.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.21%
Revenue Next Year9.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y10.66%
EBIT growth 3Y8.14%
EBIT growth 5Y7.06%
EBIT Next Year83.72%
EBIT Next 3Y26.44%
EBIT Next 5Y20.44%
FCF growth 1Y208.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y19.79%
OCF growth 3Y9.93%
OCF growth 5Y7.68%