Whitestone REIT (WSR) — Stock Score Summary

Whitestone REIT (WSR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Whitestone REIT is a retail real estate trust. It does not fit our quality compounder or macro thematic criteria.

Whitestone REIT is a community-centered retail REIT that acquires, owns, manages, and develops open-air retail centers in high-growth markets. It focuses on necessity-based, service-oriented retail centers in affluent, fast-growing Sunbelt markets, providing stable income streams from a diverse tenant base. Its emphasis on community engagement and strategic property management in favorable demographics offers a defensive competitive advantage.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$19.07
Market Cap$989M
P/E (TTM)19.85
P/E (Forward)42.54
Price/Book2.13
Return on Equity11.3%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity139.74
Gross Margin68.7%
Operating Margin31.2%
Revenue Growth8.9%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$106M

Whitestone REIT operates in the REIT - Retail industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitestone REIT’s (WSR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Whitestone REIT (WSR) is 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (38), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Whitestone REIT have an economic moat?
Whitestone REIT (WSR) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Whitestone REIT a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Whitestone REIT (WSR) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 93/100. 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 Whitestone REIT in?
Whitestone REIT (WSR) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Retail industry (United States).
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