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FrontView REIT

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Real Estate

industry

REIT - Diversified

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/13/26

Business Summary

FrontView REIT operates as a diversified real estate investment trust, generating cash primarily through rental income from a portfolio of income-producing properties. Its moat is rooted in asset ownership, long-term lease agreements, and the structural tax advantages of the REIT framework, which channels earnings back to shareholders. Cash flow stability depends on occupancy levels, lease duration, and prudent capital allocation into properties that exceed the cost of capital. The competitive edge, when present, comes from disciplined underwriting and balance sheet management rather than rapid growth, making execution and tenant quality central to sustaining returns.

 


VALUATION

P/E

-

Market Cap ($M USD)

$372

Forward P/E

-

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

6.9

PRICE TO BOOK

0.9

EV / EBITDA

13.9

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

5.20%

Annual Payout

$0.86

Payout Ratio

-

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

1

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$0.22

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

-$0.08

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

9.90%

Return on Equity (ROE)

-1.10%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

16.60%

Debt-to-Equity

0.8

Piotroski F-Score

3

Altman Z-Score

0.7

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

1.50%

Current Ratio

1.2

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At a $372M market cap with a Price/Book of 0.9, the market is valuing FrontView REIT below its book value, which superficially screens as deep value. However, the absence of a Forward P/E combined with EPS Next Year estimated at -$0.22 signals an earnings cliff, not growth, and the Altman Z-Score of 0.7 places the company firmly in financial distress territory. Operating Margin of -1.10% confirms operational weakness, while a Piotroski F-Score of 3 reflects deteriorating fundamentals. This is not a misunderstood compounder; it is a balance-sheet-sensitive REIT trading cheaply for reasons tied to fragility rather than overlooked growth.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a diversified REIT, FrontView’s exposure to AI is indirect and tied primarily to tenant demand rather than proprietary technology. Real estate operators that modernize asset management systems and optimize leasing through data analytics can protect margins, but with an Operating Margin of -1.10%, there is little evidence of operating leverage from tech adoption. In a sector being reshaped by remote work and digital infrastructure demands, adaptability will determine survival more than innovation leadership.

The Bull Case

A deep value investor could argue that a Price/Book of 0.9 and Return on Equity of 9.90% indicate the assets are still generating measurable returns despite market pessimism. Debt/Equity of 16.60% is conservative for a REIT structure, suggesting the balance sheet is not excessively levered relative to equity, and a Current Ratio of 1.2 shows near-term liquidity is manageable. The 0.8 TTM Yield combined with a Dividend Per Share of 5.20% and a Payout Ratio of $0.86 may appeal to income-focused investors who believe earnings normalization is possible. Even with a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3, a contrarian could frame this as a cyclical trough where modest improvements in ROIC, currently 1.50%, would materially rerate a $372M enterprise trading below book.

The Bear Case

The bear case is far more compelling. EPS is projected to swing to -$0.22 next year while Sales Growth Next Year is -$0.08, pointing to contraction rather than recovery, and Operating Margin is already negative at -1.10%. The Altman Z-Score of 0.7 is a flashing distress signal, and a Piotroski F-Score of 3 reinforces that financial quality is deteriorating, not stabilizing. With ROIC at just 1.50%, capital is barely productive, and without a Forward P/E or PEG Forward to justify a growth narrative, investors are effectively betting on asset value alone in a weakening earnings environment.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.80%

Analyst Consensus

2

Average Analyst Price Target

$17.38

Institutional Ownership %

80.70%

1-Year Beta

0.81

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

1.10%%

Distance to 52-Week High

96.40%

Distance to 52-Week Low

155.30%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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