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SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SAFE - US78646V1070 - REIT

16.12 USD
+0.24 (+1.51%)
Last: 8/27/2025, 8:16:58 PM
15.99 USD
-0.13 (-0.81%)
After Hours: 8/27/2025, 8:16:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SAFE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SAFE against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. SAFE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SAFE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SAFE was profitable.
In the past year SAFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SAFE reported negative net income in multiple years.
SAFE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Assets of 1.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SAFE outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
SAFE has a Return On Equity (4.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SAFE has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.40%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SAFE underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
SAFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.16%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.07%.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 27.45%, SAFE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAFE has declined.
SAFE's Operating Margin of 77.95% is amongst the best of the industry. SAFE outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAFE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SAFE (98.89%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
SAFE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SAFE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SAFE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SAFE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SAFE is higher compared to a year ago.
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 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that SAFE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SAFE's Altman-Z score of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAFE is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SAFE is 83.76, which is on the high side as it means it would take SAFE, 83.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SAFE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (83.76) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
SAFE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.87. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.87, SAFE is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.87
Debt/FCF 83.76
Altman-Z 0.64
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC5.84%
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.
The earnings per share for SAFE have been decreasing by -15.29% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.64% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SAFE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.28% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.56% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y5.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.69%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
EPS Next 5Y4.56%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y5.41%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

SAFE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.33.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SAFE is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.14. SAFE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.55, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAFE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAFE indicates a rather cheap valuation: SAFE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SAFE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.33
Fwd PE 9.55
SAFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSAFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SAFE is on the same level as its industry peers.
SAFE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAFE is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.8
EV/EBITDA 18.51
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)2.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.69%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.58%, SAFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SAFE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.02.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, SAFE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.58%

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

SAFE pays out 49.49% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.49%
EPS Next 2Y3.69%
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 (8/27/2025, 8:16:58 PM)

After market: 15.99 -0.13 (-0.81%)

16.12

+0.24 (+1.51%)

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 Owners66.61%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap1.16B
Analysts78.75
Price Target21.76 (34.99%)
Short Float %6.38%
Short Ratio8.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.58%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.09%
DP49.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (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)-3.03%
PT rev (3m)-9.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.33
Fwd PE 9.55
P/S 3.09
P/FCF 21.8
P/OCF 21.8
P/B 0.49
P/tB 0.53
EV/EBITDA 18.51
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY9.68%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY10.47%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY4.59%
OCF(TTM)0.74
OCFY4.59%
SpS5.21
BVpS33.07
TBVpS30.19
PEG (NY)2.04
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 0.64
F-Score4
WACC5.84%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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 Y5.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.69%
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 Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y5.41%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
EBIT growth 1Y0.53%
EBIT growth 3Y25.23%
EBIT growth 5Y23.09%
EBIT Next Year39.07%
EBIT Next 3Y17.93%
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