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Whitestone REIT · Real Estate · United States · $987M · Avg Vol: $13M/d

87
StockRank
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Q
66
V
40
M
78
P/E (TTM)
19.8x
ROE
11.3%
D/E
1.4x
Dividend %
2.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Whitestone REIT has quality Q65 and momentum M76 with a buyback on file, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue140.6M147.9M155.5M161.7M4.8%164.2M
EPS0.260.720.390.730.9839.3%0.96
Shares49.4M49.6M50.7M51.1M+3.4%51.4M
Debt626.2M641.0M632.3M644.7M1.0%656.3M
Equity418.4M413.7M438.2M458.1M3.1%
Op CF44.4M47.6M58.2M50.8M4.5%51.3M
Inv CF-6.7M-36.3M-16.0M-21.3M
Fin CF-47.3M-13.0M-31.5M-37.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.5%
18.9218.9619.0019.0419.08May 29Jun 22Jul 13
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$18.99
RSI (14)
60.0
52W High
$19.00
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
66
ROIC
7.6%75.1
ROE
11.3%78.6
GP/Assets
9.6%76.3
Op. Margin
31.2%53.5
FCF/Assets
9.0%90.0
Piotroski
659.9
Int. Cover
2.5x34.8
D/E Ratio
1.40x24.3
Current Ratio
1.49x55.0
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
19.8x35.7
EV/EBITDA
17.9x45.9
P/FCF
9.3x67.1
P/B
2.1x14.9
P/S
6.0x34.0
Div Yield
2.9%25.3
Momentum
78
52W High %
100%99.7
RS 6M
26%95.0
SMA 50/200
1.23x96.7
EPS Rev 4W
+0.5%91.7
EPS Rev 12W
+0.5%72.9
EPS Improve
-53%10.5
Q Growth
12%49.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$987M
P/E (Forward)
42.2x
Gross Margin
68.7%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
WSRWhitestone REIT(you)$987M87STRONG BUY
GTYGetty Realty Corp.$2.1B90STRONG BUY
BFSSaul Centers, Inc.$1.2B71BUY
CBLCBL & Associates Properties, Inc.$1.8B97STRONG BUY
NTSTNETSTREIT Corp.$2.2B74BUY
UEUrban Edge Properties$3.1B75BUY
ALXAlexander's, Inc.$1.4B56HOLD
FCPTFour Corners Property Trust, Inc.$2.9B68BUY
PINEAlpine Income Property Trust, Inc.$364M67BUY
SKTTanger Inc.$5.0B75BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 67.2%

Whitestone REIT (WSR) — Stock Score Summary

Whitestone REIT (WSR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Whitestone REIT has quality Q65 and momentum M76 with a buyback on file, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

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$18.99
Market Cap$987M
P/E (TTM)19.78
P/E (Forward)42.20
Price/Book2.12
Return on Equity11.3%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity1.40x
Gross Margin68.7%
Operating Margin31.2%
Revenue Growth8.9%
Dividend Yield2.9%
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 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (40), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Whitestone REIT have an economic moat?
Whitestone REIT (WSR) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. 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 87/100. 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).