COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CDP - US22002T1088 - REIT
29.78 USD
+0.03 (+0.1%)
Overall CDP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CDP against 126 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While CDP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CDP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. CDP also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CDP (3.43%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.91%, CDP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
CDP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.36% is amongst the best of the industry. CDP outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CDP is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.36%) for CDP is above the 3 year average (3.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 9.91% | ||
| ROIC | 4.36% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)4.83%
ROE(5y)5%
ROIC(3y)3.83%
ROIC(5y)3.63%
1.3 Margins
CDP has a Profit Margin of 19.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: CDP outperforms 68.25% of its industry peers.
CDP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CDP (30.18%) is better than 62.70% 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 58.91%, CDP is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CDP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.91% | ||
| GM | 58.91% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CDP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CDP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
CDP has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that CDP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDP has a better Altman-Z score (0.68) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that CDP has dependencies on debt financing.
CDP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: CDP underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.25 indicates that CDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.25, CDP is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.25 indicates that CDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CDP's Quick ratio of 0.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDP is outperformed by 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CDP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.15%.
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.
CDP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.06%.
CDP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.15%
EPS 3Y21.84%
EPS 5Y-6.38%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.27%
Revenue growth 5Y4.25%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.25% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.76%
EPS Next 2Y4.11%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.49%
Revenue Next 2Y6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.91, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CDP.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CDP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.34, the valuation of CDP can be described as rather expensive.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CDP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CDP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.11%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%, CDP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.86, CDP's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CDP!
CDP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
22.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CDP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CDP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP22.27%
EPS Next 2Y4.11%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
NYSE:CDP (1/13/2026, 3:09:53 PM)
29.78
+0.03 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change-1.73%
Market Cap3.37B
Revenue(TTM)750.00M
Net Income(TTM)149.32M
Analysts78.33
Price Target33.32 (11.89%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio5.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.18%
DP22.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.95%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.01%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.92%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.01%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.08%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-51.56%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-37.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.25%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.66%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.47%
PT rev (1m)0.51%
PT rev (3m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.34 | ||
| P/S | 4.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY4.48%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS6.62
BVpS13.31
TBVpS13.31
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 9.91% | ||
| ROCE | 5.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.46% | ||
| OM | 30.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.91% | ||
| GM | 58.91% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.88%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| 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 | 0.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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)6.15%
EPS 3Y21.84%
EPS 5Y-6.38%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y9.76%
EPS Next 2Y4.11%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.27%
Revenue growth 5Y4.25%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
Revenue Next Year9.49%
Revenue Next 2Y6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
EBIT growth 1Y8.33%
EBIT growth 3Y8.14%
EBIT growth 5Y7.06%
EBIT Next Year83.57%
EBIT Next 3Y26.4%
EBIT Next 5Y19.3%
FCF growth 1Y208.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y19.79%
OCF growth 3Y9.93%
OCF growth 5Y7.68%
COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES / CDP FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CDP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CDP.
What is the valuation status for CDP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES?
COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) is 22.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.24.
Is the dividend of COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES sustainable?
The dividend rating of COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.27%.