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PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:PLZ-UN - CA72820F1036 - REIT

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Last: 1/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PLZ-UN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLZ-UN was compared to 38 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While PLZ-UN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PLZ-UN scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PLZ-UN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PLZ-UN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years PLZ-UN 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PLZ-UN had a positive operating cash flow.
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLZ-UN.CA 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 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.05%, PLZ-UN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of PLZ-UN (7.08%) is better than 86.84% of its industry peers.
  • PLZ-UN's Return On Invested Capital of 4.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLZ-UN outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLZ-UN is in line with the industry average of 5.49%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.29%) for PLZ-UN is below the current ROIC(4.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.05%
ROE 7.08%
ROIC 4.41%
ROA(3y)2.62%
ROA(5y)2.95%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)7.07%
ROIC(3y)4.29%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLZ-UN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 31.02%, PLZ-UN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLZ-UN has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of PLZ-UN (54.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLZ-UN has declined.
  • PLZ-UN's Gross Margin of 85.91% is amongst the best of the industry. PLZ-UN outperforms 97.37% of its industry peers.
  • PLZ-UN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 54.07%
PM (TTM) 31.02%
GM 85.91%
OM growth 3Y-3.78%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-38.79%
PM growth 5Y-14.69%
GM growth 3Y9.84%
GM growth 5Y5.89%
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLZ-UN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for PLZ-UN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PLZ-UN has more shares outstanding
  • PLZ-UN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingPLZ-UN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLZ-UN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that PLZ-UN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.79, PLZ-UN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLZ-UN has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.37. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PLZ-UN would need 16.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • PLZ-UN has a Debt to FCF ratio (16.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • PLZ-UN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99. This is a neutral value indicating PLZ-UN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • PLZ-UN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLZ-UN outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.99
Debt/FCF 16.37
Altman-Z 0.79
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLZ-UN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.29 indicates that PLZ-UN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 0.29, PLZ-UN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that PLZ-UN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, PLZ-UN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.29
Quick Ratio 0.29
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLZ-UN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PLZ-UN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 195.18%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, PLZ-UN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.62% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, PLZ-UN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.71% in the last year.
  • PLZ-UN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)195.18%
EPS 3Y-38.6%
EPS 5Y-14.62%
EPS Q2Q%70.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.25%

3.2 Future

  • PLZ-UN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.56% yearly.
  • PLZ-UN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y50%
EPS Next 2Y27.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
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 accelerating.
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLZ-UN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLZ-UN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.26 indicates a correct valuation of PLZ-UN.
  • 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLZ-UN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLZ-UN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.82), we can say PLZ-UN is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of PLZ-UN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLZ-UN is valued cheaper than 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.95. PLZ-UN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.26
Fwd PE 10.89
PLZ-UN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLZ-UN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • PLZ-UN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLZ-UN is cheaper than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.42
EV/EBITDA N/A
PLZ-UN.CA Per share dataPLZ-UN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PLZ-UN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of PLZ-UN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PLZ-UN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PLZ-UN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.97%, which is a nice return.
  • PLZ-UN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.11.
  • PLZ-UN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.97%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PLZ-UN decreases each year by -0.23%.
  • PLZ-UN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • PLZ-UN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.23%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years20
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Dividends per sharePLZ-UN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

  • PLZ-UN pays out 79.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP79.57%
EPS Next 2Y27.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
PLZ-UN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPLZ-UN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M
PLZ-UN.CA Dividend Payout.PLZ-UN.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PLZ-UN.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PLAZA RETAIL REIT / PLZ-UN.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PLZ-UN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PLZ-UN.CA.


What is the valuation status for PLZ-UN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) stock?

PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) is 12.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.


How sustainable is the dividend of PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of PLAZA RETAIL REIT (PLZ-UN.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.57%.