What is CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.'s (CBL) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (71), Value (59), and Momentum (90) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. have an economic moat?

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. in?

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Retail industry (United States).

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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. · Real Estate · United States · $1.7B · Avg Vol: $13M/d

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P/E (TTM)

7.9x

ROE

61.9%

D/E

4.8x

Dividend %

3.2%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Despite the REIT's active divestment strategy and yield, it operates in the vulnerable retail-mall sector which lacks the 'destination business' quality required by the Terry Smith lens. Recent insider selling (0.11%) serves as a tangible red flag that conflicts with our high-conviction threshold.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, and manages regional malls, outlet centers, and open-air lifestyle properties. The company maintains a strong market position by focusing on dominant retail properties in secondary and tertiary markets across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. This geographic niche provides a competitive moat, as these properties often serve as the primary retail and social hubs for their respective communities with limited direct competition.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	563.0M	535.3M	515.6M	578.4M	0.9%	588.1M	586.0M	1.3%
EPS	-3.20	0.17	1.87	4.41	409.3%	6.94	3.24	-26.5%
Shares	31.8M	32.0M	30.7M	30.3M	-4.6%	30.9M	—	—
Debt	2.1B	1.9B	2.2B	2.2B	0.9%	2.0B	—	—
Equity	370.5M	339.3M	323.5M	374.9M	0.4%	—	—	—
Op CF	208.2M	183.5M	202.2M	249.7M	6.2%	282.9M	—	—
Inv CF	-156.7M	1.7M	65.0M	-115.1M	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-145.8M	-204.1M	-236.5M	-135.4M	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-0.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$55.04

RSI (14)

45.7

52W High

$60.40

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

14.5%92.4

ROE

61.9%99.0

GP/Assets

14.0%85.2

Op. Margin

30.5%53.6

FCF/Assets

8.3%89.9

Piotroski

894.5

Int. Cover

2.2x30.8

D/E Ratio

4.82x3.1

Current Ratio

0.47x19.9

Value

P/E (TTM)

7.9x79.2

EV/EBITDA

11.0x76.6

P/FCF

7.5x74.9

P/B

4.0x4.9

P/S

2.9x58.0

Div Yield

3.2%26.4

Momentum

52W High %

91%73.0

RS 6M

37%97.2

SMA 50/200

1.28x98.3

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

1583%98.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.7B

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

65.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Real Estate, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CBL are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CBL	CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.(you)	$1.7B	99	Strong Buy
ALX	Alexander's, Inc.	$1.4B	74	Buy
GTY	Getty Realty Corp.	$2.0B	66	Buy
FCPT	Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.	$2.8B	71	Buy
NTST	NETSTREIT Corp.	$2.1B	53	Hold
BFS	Saul Centers, Inc.	$1.2B	55	Hold
AKR	Acadia Realty Trust	$3.0B	50	Hold
UE	Urban Edge Properties	$2.9B	47	Hold
SKT	Tanger Inc.	$4.5B	51	Hold
KRG	Kite Realty Group Trust	$5.3B	50	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 4.9% · P/E 25.1x · Gross margin 67.2%

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL): Stock Score Summary

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (90/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Despite the REIT's active divestment strategy and yield, it operates in the vulnerable retail-mall sector which lacks the 'destination business' quality required by the Terry Smith lens. Recent insider selling (0.11%) serves as a tangible red flag that conflicts with our high-conviction threshold.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$55.04
Market Cap	$1.7B
P/E (TTM)	7.94
Price/Book	3.99
Return on Equity	61.9%
Return on Invested Capital	14.5%
Debt/Equity	4.82x
Gross Margin	65.0%
Operating Margin	30.5%
Revenue Growth	4.0%
Dividend Yield	3.2%
Free Cash Flow	$226M

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. operates in the REIT - Retail industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.’s (CBL) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (59), and Momentum (90) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. have an economic moat?: CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. in?: CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Retail industry (United States).