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SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SAFE - US78646V1070 - REIT

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Last: 10/14/2025, 8:16:24 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

SAFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SAFE has an average financial health and profitability rating. SAFE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SAFE was profitable.
SAFE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SAFE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years SAFE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SAFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSAFE 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

1.2 Ratios

SAFE's Return On Assets of 1.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SAFE (4.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.40%, SAFE is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SAFE is in line with the industry average of 4.79%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.16%) for SAFE is below the current ROIC(3.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.45%
ROE 4.33%
ROIC 3.4%
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)2.79%
ROE(5y)1.88%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
SAFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSAFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

SAFE's Profit Margin of 27.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAFE has declined.
SAFE has a Operating Margin of 77.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAFE outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
SAFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SAFE (98.89%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAFE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 77.95%
PM (TTM) 27.45%
GM 98.89%
OM growth 3Y0.15%
OM growth 5Y29.95%
PM growth 3Y-9.56%
PM growth 5Y-13.81%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y11.05%
SAFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSAFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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 Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAFE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAFE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SAFE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SAFE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SAFE Yearly Shares OutstandingSAFE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SAFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSAFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

SAFE has an Altman-Z score of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that SAFE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.63, SAFE is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
SAFE has a debt to FCF ratio of 83.76. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SAFE would need 83.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SAFE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (83.76) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.87 is on the high side and indicates that SAFE has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.87, SAFE is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.87
Debt/FCF 83.76
Altman-Z 0.63
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.68%
SAFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSAFE 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 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

SAFE has a Current Ratio of 6.70. This indicates that SAFE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SAFE has a better Current ratio (6.70) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.68 indicates that SAFE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 6.68, SAFE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.7
Quick Ratio 6.68
SAFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSAFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.96% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SAFE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.29% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.64% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.28% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.96%
EPS 3Y-23.67%
EPS 5Y-15.29%
EPS Q2Q%-4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.28%
Sales Q2Q%4.39%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SAFE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.56% on average per year.
SAFE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.84%
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
EPS Next 5Y4.56%
Revenue Next Year5.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.63%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SAFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSAFE 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
SAFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSAFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAFE.
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SAFE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SAFE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.49.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.13, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAFE.
SAFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SAFE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. SAFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.81
Fwd PE 9.13
SAFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSAFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SAFE.
SAFE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAFE is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.7
EV/EBITDA 18.37
SAFE Per share dataSAFE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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 SAFE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SAFE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.73%, which is a nice return.
SAFE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.13.
SAFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of SAFE decreases each year by -2.09%.
SAFE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SAFE has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
SAFE Yearly Dividends per shareSAFE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

49.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SAFE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.49%
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
SAFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSAFE 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
SAFE Dividend Payout.SAFE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SAFE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SAFEHOLD INC

NYSE:SAFE (10/14/2025, 8:16:24 PM)

After market: 15.31 0 (0%)

15.31

+0.39 (+2.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners65.54%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap1.10B
Analysts78.75
Price Target21.65 (41.41%)
Short Float %6.47%
Short Ratio8.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.73%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.09%
DP49.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.177)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(2)1.2%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(4)1.2%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.35%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-65.35%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)30.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.56%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.2%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.17%
PT rev (1m)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.81
Fwd PE 9.13
P/S 2.94
P/FCF 20.7
P/OCF 20.7
P/B 0.46
P/tB 0.51
EV/EBITDA 18.37
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY10.19%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY10.95%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)0.74
OCFY4.83%
SpS5.21
BVpS33.07
TBVpS30.19
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.45%
ROE 4.33%
ROCE 4.3%
ROIC 3.4%
ROICexc 3.41%
ROICexgc 3.53%
OM 77.95%
PM (TTM) 27.45%
GM 98.89%
FCFM 14.18%
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)2.79%
ROE(5y)1.88%
ROIC(3y)3.16%
ROIC(5y)2.78%
ROICexc(3y)3.48%
ROICexc(5y)3.02%
ROICexgc(3y)3.65%
ROICexgc(5y)3.15%
ROCE(3y)4%
ROCE(5y)3.52%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.13%
OM growth 3Y0.15%
OM growth 5Y29.95%
PM growth 3Y-9.56%
PM growth 5Y-13.81%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y11.05%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.87
Debt/FCF 83.76
Debt/EBITDA 14.77
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 17.63%
Profit Quality 51.68%
Current Ratio 6.7
Quick Ratio 6.68
Altman-Z 0.63
F-Score4
WACC5.68%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)43.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.96%
EPS 3Y-23.67%
EPS 5Y-15.29%
EPS Q2Q%-4.88%
EPS Next Y4.84%
EPS Next 2Y3.33%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
EPS Next 5Y4.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y25.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.28%
Sales Q2Q%4.39%
Revenue Next Year5.96%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.63%
EBIT growth 1Y0.53%
EBIT growth 3Y25.23%
EBIT growth 5Y23.09%
EBIT Next Year39.57%
EBIT Next 3Y18.01%
EBIT Next 5Y19.61%
FCF growth 1Y817.05%
FCF growth 3Y12.04%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y391.32%
OCF growth 3Y12.04%
OCF growth 5YN/A