URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UE - US91704F1049 - REIT
18.67 USD
+0.17 (+0.92%)
UE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While UE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UE was profitable.
UE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years UE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UE has a Return On Assets of 3.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: UE outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
UE's Return On Equity of 8.57% is amongst the best of the industry. UE outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
UE has a Return On Invested Capital (2.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UE is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.96%) for UE is above the 3 year average (2.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.34% | ||
| ROE | 8.57% | ||
| ROIC | 2.96% |
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)10.42%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)2.86%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 23.71%, UE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.78% of the companies in the same industry.
UE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UE has a Operating Margin (25.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UE has declined.
The Gross Margin of UE (65.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.71% | ||
| GM | 65.94% |
OM growth 3Y-14.67%
OM growth 5Y-6.33%
PM growth 3Y-12.28%
PM growth 5Y-10.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.98%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for UE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
UE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that UE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.02, UE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that UE has dependencies on debt financing.
UE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UE outperforms 50.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC6.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that UE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UE's Current ratio of 1.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UE outperforms 64.84% of its industry peers.
UE has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that UE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UE has a better Quick ratio (1.37) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UE have decreased strongly by -77.68% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.10% on average over the past years.
UE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.29%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.80% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.68%
EPS 3Y-12.48%
EPS 5Y-8.1%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.29%
Revenue growth 3Y1.53%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%7.01%
3.2 Future
UE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.05% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-46.32%
EPS Next 2Y-20.72%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.34, the valuation of UE can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, UE is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 50.35, which means the current valuation is very expensive for UE.
UE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
UE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as UE.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as UE's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.72%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.98%, UE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.49, UE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, UE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UE decreases each year by -5.42%.
UE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UE has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
83.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of UE has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP83.62%
EPS Next 2Y-20.72%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
NYSE:UE (11/20/2025, 2:33:57 PM)
18.67
+0.17 (+0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.18%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.35B
Revenue(TTM)468.74M
Net Income(TTM)111.16M
Analysts81.33
Price Target23.31 (24.85%)
Short Float %3.61%
Short Ratio5.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.42%
DP83.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.49%
Max EPS beat(2)22.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)43.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.49%
Max EPS beat(4)141.04%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.98%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.04%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.32%
PT rev (1m)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.35 | ||
| P/S | 5.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY1.99%
FCF(TTM)-0.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.46
OCFY7.84%
SpS3.73
BVpS10.31
TBVpS9.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.34% | ||
| ROE | 8.57% | ||
| ROCE | 3.74% | ||
| ROIC | 2.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.16% | ||
| OM | 25.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.71% | ||
| GM | 65.94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)10.66%
ROE(5y)10.42%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)2.86%
ROICexc(3y)2.9%
ROICexc(5y)3.01%
ROICexgc(3y)3.03%
ROICexgc(5y)3.14%
ROCE(3y)3.57%
ROCE(5y)3.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.63%
OM growth 3Y-14.67%
OM growth 5Y-6.33%
PM growth 3Y-12.28%
PM growth 5Y-10.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.98%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
F-Score5
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)241.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)69.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)67.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.68%
EPS 3Y-12.48%
EPS 5Y-8.1%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
EPS Next Y-46.32%
EPS Next 2Y-20.72%
EPS Next 3Y-6.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.29%
Revenue growth 3Y1.53%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%7.01%
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.71%
EBIT Next Year140.2%
EBIT Next 3Y39.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-131.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.08%
OCF growth 3Y4.22%
OCF growth 5Y-0.42%
URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES / UE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UE.
What is the valuation status of URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of UE stock?
URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE) is 37.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.
Is the dividend of URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES sustainable?
The dividend rating of URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES (UE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 83.62%.