WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:WSR • US9660842041
14.78 USD
+0.39 (+2.71%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 02:51 PM
WSR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WSR has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WSR is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WSR was profitable.
- In the past year WSR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WSR has always been profitable.
- WSR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WSR's Return On Assets of 3.88% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 83.06% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.11%, WSR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR's Return On Invested Capital of 3.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WSR is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.90%) for WSR is above the 3 year average (3.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.11% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% |
ROA(3y)2.72%
ROA(5y)1.97%
ROE(3y)7.16%
ROE(5y)5.27%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.15%
1.3 Margins
- WSR's Profit Margin of 28.16% is amongst the best of the industry. WSR outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSR has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 34.03%, WSR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WSR's Gross Margin of 69.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSR outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.16% | ||
| GM | 69.58% |
OM growth 3Y5.79%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y35.51%
PM growth 5Y3.87%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- WSR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WSR has more shares outstanding
- WSR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WSR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.69, we must say that WSR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSR has a Altman-Z score (0.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WSR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.46, WSR is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that WSR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, WSR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSR has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that WSR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.26, WSR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 93.18% over the past year.
- WSR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.63% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.51% in the past year.
- WSR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.28% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.18%
EPS 3Y39.77%
EPS 5Y5.63%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.17% on average over the next years.
- WSR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.91%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue Next Year3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
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 decreasing.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WSR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.39.
- WSR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, WSR is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.97, the valuation of WSR can be described as expensive.
- WSR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WSR is cheaper than 78.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.51, WSR is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WSR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WSR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WSR's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.85% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.09
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, WSR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- WSR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.98.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WSR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WSR decreases each year by -15.28%.
- WSR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WSR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.28%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 60.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WSR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WSR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP60.32%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
NYSE:WSR (2/4/2026, 2:51:37 PM)
14.78
+0.39 (+2.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners66.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.54%
Ins Owners3.51%
Ins Owner Change5.56%
Market Cap754.08M
Revenue(TTM)157.78M
Net Income(TTM)44.42M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (3.52%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.28%
DP60.32%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.1425)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)124.43%
Min EPS beat(2)18.82%
Max EPS beat(2)230.03%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)109.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.46%
Max EPS beat(4)230.03%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)126.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)114.93%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)89.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.22%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)64.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.97 | ||
| P/S | 4.78 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 1.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY7.03%
SpS3.09
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.09
Graham Number12.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.11% | ||
| ROCE | 4.94% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.94% | ||
| OM | 34.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.16% | ||
| GM | 69.58% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.72%
ROA(5y)1.97%
ROE(3y)7.16%
ROE(5y)5.27%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)3.15%
ROICexc(3y)3.61%
ROICexc(5y)3.18%
ROICexgc(3y)3.65%
ROICexgc(5y)3.22%
ROCE(3y)4.54%
ROCE(5y)3.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.74%
OM growth 3Y5.79%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y35.51%
PM growth 5Y3.87%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 221.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 49.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
F-Score7
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)159.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)164.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)36.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.18%
EPS 3Y39.77%
EPS 5Y5.63%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y-9.91%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5Y-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
EBIT growth 1Y11.67%
EBIT growth 3Y13.37%
EBIT growth 5Y8.11%
EBIT Next Year79.96%
EBIT Next 3Y25.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.14%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y4.05%
WHITESTONE REIT / WSR FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WSR.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WHITESTONE REIT (WSR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WSR stock?
WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of WHITESTONE REIT based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is 17.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITESTONE REIT?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITESTONE REIT (WSR) is expected to decline by -9.91% in the next year.