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SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SRU-UN - CA83179X1087 - REIT

27.49 CAD
+0.28 (+1.03%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SRU-UN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SRU-UN against 37 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SRU-UN while its profitability can be described as average. SRU-UN 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

  • SRU-UN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SRU-UN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SRU-UN has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years SRU-UN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSRU-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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.16%, SRU-UN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SRU-UN has a Return On Equity (5.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SRU-UN has a Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SRU-UN is below the industry average of 5.57%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.14%) for SRU-UN is below the current ROIC(3.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.16%
ROE 5.04%
ROIC 3.62%
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)7.48%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)3.13%
SRU-UN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSRU-UN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • SRU-UN's Profit Margin of 28.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SRU-UN outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SRU-UN has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of SRU-UN (55.11%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SRU-UN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.69%, SRU-UN is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SRU-UN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 55.11%
PM (TTM) 28.74%
GM 61.69%
OM growth 3Y-2.32%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y-37.59%
PM growth 5Y-7.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSRU-UN.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SRU-UN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SRU-UN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SRU-UN has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SRU-UN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingSRU-UN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSRU-UN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • SRU-UN has an Altman-Z score of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that SRU-UN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.64, SRU-UN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SRU-UN is 13.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take SRU-UN, 13.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SRU-UN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (13.94) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that SRU-UN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, SRU-UN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 13.94
Altman-Z 0.64
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC5.23%
SRU-UN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSRU-UN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SRU-UN has a Current Ratio of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that SRU-UN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SRU-UN has a Current ratio (0.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.21 indicates that SRU-UN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SRU-UN has a Quick ratio (0.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.22
Quick Ratio 0.21
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSRU-UN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 grown by an impressive 95.26% over the past year.
  • SRU-UN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.47% yearly.
  • SRU-UN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.09%.
  • SRU-UN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)95.26%
EPS 3Y-34.98%
EPS 5Y-6.47%
EPS Q2Q%10.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.09%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.63%
Sales Q2Q%-7.6%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SRU-UN will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.94% on average per year.
  • SRU-UN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.83%
EPS Next 2Y-3.81%
EPS Next 3Y-0.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
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 stable.
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSRU-UN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
SRU-UN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSRU-UN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73, SRU-UN is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SRU-UN is valued cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SRU-UN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.75, SRU-UN is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SRU-UN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • SRU-UN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 13.75
SRU-UN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSRU-UN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 72.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SRU-UN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SRU-UN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.7
EV/EBITDA 18.18
SRU-UN.CA Per share dataSRU-UN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of SRU-UN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.81%
EPS Next 3Y-0.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SRU-UN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.12%, which is a nice return.
  • SRU-UN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.04.
  • SRU-UN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.12%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SRU-UN grows each year by 6.39%, which is quite nice.
  • SRU-UN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • SRU-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)6.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years22
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareSRU-UN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • SRU-UN pays out 102.30% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • SRU-UN's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP102.3%
EPS Next 2Y-3.81%
EPS Next 3Y-0.94%
SRU-UN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSRU-UN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
SRU-UN.CA Dividend Payout.SRU-UN.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SRU-UN.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV

TSX:SRU-UN (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

27.49

+0.28 (+1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-12
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners16.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.98B
Revenue(TTM)909.49M
Net Income(TTM)261.39M
Analysts70
Price Target28.38 (3.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.12%
Yearly Dividend1.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.39%
DP102.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date01-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 13.75
P/S 4.37
P/FCF 10.7
P/OCF 10.68
P/B 0.77
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA 18.18
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)2.57
FCFY9.35%
OCF(TTM)2.57
OCFY9.36%
SpS6.29
BVpS35.86
TBVpS35.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.16%
ROE 5.04%
ROCE 5.02%
ROIC 3.62%
ROICexc 3.63%
ROICexgc 3.64%
OM 55.11%
PM (TTM) 28.74%
GM 61.69%
FCFM 40.88%
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)3.58%
ROE(3y)7.48%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)3.13%
ROICexc(3y)3.15%
ROICexc(5y)3.19%
ROICexgc(3y)3.16%
ROICexgc(5y)3.21%
ROCE(3y)4.36%
ROCE(5y)4.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.42%
OM growth 3Y-2.32%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y-37.59%
PM growth 5Y-7.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 13.94
Debt/EBITDA 7.27
Cap/Depr 39.59%
Cap/Sales 0.06%
Interest Coverage 3.15
Cash Conversion 74.09%
Profit Quality 142.23%
Current Ratio 0.22
Quick Ratio 0.21
Altman-Z 0.64
F-Score7
WACC5.23%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)101.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.11%
Profit Quality(3y)102.96%
Profit Quality(5y)149.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)95.26%
EPS 3Y-34.98%
EPS 5Y-6.47%
EPS Q2Q%10.38%
EPS Next Y-30.83%
EPS Next 2Y-3.81%
EPS Next 3Y-0.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.09%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y2.63%
Sales Q2Q%-7.6%
Revenue Next Year4.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.89%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5Y1.27%
EBIT Next Year15.43%
EBIT Next 3Y7.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.83%
FCF growth 3Y0.21%
FCF growth 5Y1.65%
OCF growth 1Y2.26%
OCF growth 3Y0.23%
OCF growth 5Y1.6%

SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV / SRU-UN.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV?

SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for SRU-UN stock?

The financial health rating of SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of SMARTCENTRES REAL ESTATE INV (SRU-UN.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 102.3%.