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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TR (FR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US32054K1034 - REIT - Currency: USD

49.03  +0.87 (+1.81%)

After market: 49.03 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, FR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FR was compared to 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. FR scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FR had a positive cash flow from operations.
FR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FR had a positive operating cash flow.
FR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFR 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 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

FR's Return On Assets of 4.90% is amongst the best of the industry. FR outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.07%, FR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FR (4.25%) is better than 79.84% of its industry peers.
FR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.94%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.94%) for FR is below the current ROIC(4.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 10.07%
ROIC 4.25%
ROA(3y)6%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)12.03%
ROE(5y)11.74%
ROIC(3y)3.94%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
FR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 39.01%, FR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 41.11%, FR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.82% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FR (73.10%) is better than 68.22% of its industry peers.
FR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.11%
PM (TTM) 39.01%
GM 73.1%
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5Y1.77%
PM growth 3Y-8.94%
PM growth 5Y-5.16%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
FR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FR Yearly Shares OutstandingFR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFR 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 5B

2.2 Solvency

FR has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that FR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.72, FR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.80% of the companies in the same industry.
FR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.90. This is a neutral value indicating FR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.90, FR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.9
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.72
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.57%
FR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FR has a Current ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FR has a Quick ratio of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 51.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.96
FR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FR have decreased by -6.91% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.01% on average per year.
FR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.19%.
Measured over the past years, FR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.91%
EPS 3Y1.58%
EPS 5Y3.01%
EPS Q2Q%-30.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%9.12%

3.2 Future

FR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.67% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-25.21%
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
EPS Next 5Y0.31%
Revenue Next Year7.65%
Revenue Next 2Y7.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y9.67%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
FR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFR 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 1B
FR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FR is cheaper than 75.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.91), we can say FR is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FR.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, FR is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.27
Fwd PE 27.18
FR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued more expensive than 84.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.79
FR Per share dataFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of FR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as FR's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.08
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.93, FR is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, FR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of FR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.58%!
FR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.58%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
FR Yearly Dividends per shareFR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

FR pays out 75.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP75.04%
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
FR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M
FR Dividend Payout.FR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TR

NYSE:FR (5/27/2025, 4:29:02 PM)

After market: 49.03 0 (0%)

49.03

+0.87 (+1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)04-16 2025-04-16/amc
Earnings (Next)07-15 2025-07-15/amc
Inst Owners95.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.77%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap6.49B
Analysts77.04
Price Target56.44 (15.11%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.58%
DP75.04%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.445)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)18.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.04%
Max EPS beat(2)43.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)33.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.04%
Max EPS beat(4)90.62%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)54.26%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)88.12%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)85.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.19%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.12%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)-2.92%
PT rev (3m)-3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.27
Fwd PE 27.18
P/S 9.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.15
P/B 2.45
P/tB 2.45
EV/EBITDA 19.79
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)1.8
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)-0.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.86
OCFY5.83%
SpS5.17
BVpS20.02
TBVpS20.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 10.07%
ROCE 5.38%
ROIC 4.25%
ROICexc 4.28%
ROICexgc 4.28%
OM 41.11%
PM (TTM) 39.01%
GM 73.1%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)12.03%
ROE(5y)11.74%
ROIC(3y)3.94%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4%
ROICexc(5y)3.89%
ROICexgc(3y)4.02%
ROICexgc(5y)3.91%
ROCE(3y)4.99%
ROCE(5y)4.82%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.91%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.65%
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5Y1.77%
PM growth 3Y-8.94%
PM growth 5Y-5.16%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.9
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.4
Cap/Depr 278.03%
Cap/Sales 64.73%
Interest Coverage 3.39
Cash Conversion 85.89%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.96
Altman-Z 1.72
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)369.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)388.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)92.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)102.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.91%
EPS 3Y1.58%
EPS 5Y3.01%
EPS Q2Q%-30.77%
EPS Next Y-25.21%
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-3.31%
EPS Next 5Y0.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y12.03%
Revenue growth 5Y9.47%
Sales Q2Q%9.12%
Revenue Next Year7.65%
Revenue Next 2Y7.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y9.67%
EBIT growth 1Y11.74%
EBIT growth 3Y15.15%
EBIT growth 5Y11.41%
EBIT Next Year90.06%
EBIT Next 3Y30.88%
EBIT Next 5Y24.19%
FCF growth 1Y79.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.15%
OCF growth 3Y9.71%
OCF growth 5Y7.5%