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American Realty Investors, Inc.(ARL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ARL•NYSE•REIT / Real Estate
$16.65
17.2× P/E·Price updated Jun 27, 2026
SectorReal EstateIndustryReal Estate DevelopmentSub-IndustryReal Estate Investment and Platform Companies
AboutAmerican Realty Investors, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires, develops, and owns multifamily apartment communities and commercial real estate properties in the southwestern, southeastern, and mid-western United States. The company leases apartment units to residents; and leases office, industrial, and retail space to various for-profit businesses, as well as local, state, and federal agencies; and sells land and properties. As of December 31, 2021, its portfolio included five commercial properties comprising four office buildings and one retail properties; nine multifamily apartment communities consisting of 1,492 units; and fifty-two multifamily apartment communities totaling 10,281 units. The company also owns or controls 1,886 acres of developed and undeveloped land. American Realty Investors, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$50M+5.7%
- FFO$28M+1265.2%
- FFO/Share1.75+1265.2%
- FFO Payout0%
- FFO per Share1.75+1265.2%
- NOI Margin-25.09%-158.6%
- FFO Margin56.54%+1202.4%
- ROE1.94%+206.6%
- ROA1.47%+203.1%
ARL Price & Volume
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Transactional Gains Mask Underlying Operational Margin Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Stable
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Adequate
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Reliance on asset divestitures
Key Thesis Takeaways
- American Realty Investors, Inc.
- operates as a land-heavy developer where core profitability is frequently obscured by non-recurring asset divestitures rather than consistent rental income.
- While the company maintains a significant 1,886-acre land bank in Texas, the lack of stable operating cash flow and erratic FFO performance—which swung from a negative $0.88 per share in 2024Q3 to $0.83 in 2025Q4—creates substantial valuation uncertainty.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm's reliance on transactional gains to offset negative net income, such as the $551,000 loss reported in 2026Q1, suggests a high-risk profile dependent on market timing.
Verdict Logic
the stock trades at a P/B ratio of 0.33, but the lack of consistent dividend distributions and the high volatility in FFO per share, which declined 47.5% in 2026Q1, warrant a wait-and-see approach.
ARL Growth Metrics
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-7.08%
5 Years-3.26%
3 Years10.03%
TTM6.16%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years11.7%
3 Years-65.22%
TTM190.35%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years11.61%
3 Years-65.25%
TTM190.48%
Return on Capital
10 Years-0.19%
5 Years-1.2%
3 Years-0.77%
Last Year-0.61%
ARL Recent Earnings
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03
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Rev
$12M
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Q2 2026
Mar 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.10
—
Rev
$13M
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Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01
—
Rev
$13M
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Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.18
—
Rev
$12M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.03 | $12M |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.10 | $13M |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.01 | $13M |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.18 | $12M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.65 | $268.93M | 17.16 | 5.7% | 31.4% | 1.94% | — | |
| $16.91 | $3.98B | 70.46 | 2.76% | 7.27% | 1.35% | — | |
| $77.55 | $3.76B | 25.68 | 12.93% | 36.76% | 9.78% | — | |
| $15.45 | $1.32B | 220.71 | 8.81% | 10.79% | 2.36% | — | |
| $28.63 | $726.58M | -22.72 | -3.24% | -12.67% | -10.13% | — | |
| $15.63 | $294.19M | -23.68 | 1.46% | -12.52% | -6.77% | — |
Compare ARL vs Peers
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ARL SEC Filings & Documents
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ARL Frequently Asked Questions
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is American Realty Investors, Inc.'s revenue?
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) reported $50.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 86% decrease from $365.1M in 2000.
How fast is American Realty Investors, Inc. growing?
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) grew revenue by 5.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is ARL profitable?
Yes, American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) is profitable, generating $12.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (31.4% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is ARL's return on equity?
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 1.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Industry Metrics
What is American Realty Investors, Inc.'s FFO?
American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $25.5M in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.