Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Alpine Income (PINE) or EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Alpine Income (PINE) or EastGroup Properties (EGP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
PINE offers a compelling value at an 8.7x AFFO multiple and 12% AFFO yield, but faces higher risk and lower quality than peers. Key risks include significant exposure to troubled tenants (pharmacies, dollar stores, At Home) and large, expiring loan income. Growth outlook is weaker than peers due to potential tenant churn and roll-off of high-yield loans, limiting near-term upside.
Alpine Income Property Trust gets a buy rating for my initial coverage, as I continue my look into various types of REITs. Notables include high occupancy levels, portfolio growth and national diversification, and a tenant roster of top-tier retail names like Dick's and Walmart. Besides a solid EBITDA margin within its sector, and proven 5-year dividend growth, operating cashflow also has been positive.
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PINE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Albright – President and Chief Executive Officer Philip Mays – Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Steven Greathouse – Senior Vice President-Investments Conference Call Participants Michael Goldsmith – UBS Matthew Erdner – JonesTrading Rob Stevenson – Janney Montgomery Scott Wesley Golladay – Baird Gaurav Mehta – Alliance Global Partners RJ Milligan – Raymond James John Massocca – B. Riley Securities Operator Good day, and welcome to the Alpine First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
Alpine Income (PINE) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.41 per share a year ago.
PINE provides an update on its Q1 investment and disposition activities, which display its prudent capital-management practices.
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. remains under-the-radar despite its strong profile, high occupancy rate, and long lease terms agreements. The REIT faces macroeconomic headwinds, including late-cycle economic growth and flimsy consumer sentiment. However, PINE's portfolio construction and financing capabilities might mitigate such risks. Our concerns include a high leverage ratio, exposure to non-investment grade tenants, and potential counter-party risk uncertainty from Walgreens' take-private deal.
Alpine Income Property Trust offers a high 7% yield and is trading at a discount with a forward P/FFO of 9.4. PINE has a strong portfolio with 98% occupancy, long lease terms, and over 60% of ABR from top 10 MSAs. Risks include higher leverage and external management, but these are mitigated by prudent asset management and a path to deleveraging.
PINE's share repurchase program aims to unlock value but faces challenges due to high leverage and limited retained earnings. PINE's AFFO yield over 10% makes share repurchases more attractive than new asset acquisitions, but the impact may be minimal. PINE's high debt levels and reliance on issuing shares for growth complicate its financial strategy and shareholder value creation.
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PINE ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 7, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Albright - President, Chief Executive Officer, Director Philip Mays - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer Conference Call Participants Kathryn Graves - UBS Gaurav Mehta - Alliance Global Partners Robert Stevenson - Janney Montgomery Scott Matthew Erdner - Jones Trading Alex Fagan - Baird John Massocca - B. Riley Securities Craig Kucera - Lucid Capital Markets Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by.
Alpine Income (PINE) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.37 per share a year ago.