Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) Financial Ratios
13 years of historical data (2013–2025) · Real Estate · REIT - Residential
EV/EBITDA
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38.76
↑+53% vs avg
5yr avg: 25.39
30Y Low9.6·High39.7
P/FCF
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5.74
↑+28% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.48
30Y Low2.3·High7.8
P/B Ratio
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N/A
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5yr avg: 5.68
30Y Low0.9·High12.0
ROE
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N/A
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5yr avg: -14.7%
30Y Low-27%·High32%
Debt/EBITDA
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35.98
↑+53% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.47
30Y Low8.1·High41.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CLPR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Clipper Realty Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 5.7x P/FCF, 28% above the 5-year average of 4.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $130M | $162M | $74M | $87M | $103M | $160M | $124M | $189M | $233M | $170M | — |
| Enterprise Value | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.0B | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -6.49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.85 | 1.06 | 0.50 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 1.30 | 1.01 | 1.63 | 2.12 | 1.64 | — |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | 11.99 | 2.77 | 2.28 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.44 | 0.92 | — |
| P/FCF | 5.74 | 7.19 | 2.32 | 3.31 | 5.10 | — | 7.77 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 5.74 | 7.19 | 2.32 | 3.31 | 5.10 | 14.75 | 7.77 | 7.94 | 8.54 | 15.78 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CLPR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Clipper Realty Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 38.8x EBITDA, 53% above its 5-year average of 25.4x. The Real Estate sector median is 17.0x, placing the stock at a 128% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 9.20 | 8.87 | 9.19 | 9.61 | 10.24 | 9.21 | 9.86 | 10.09 | 9.67 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 38.76 | 39.68 | 18.78 | 20.49 | 22.82 | 25.17 | 20.44 | 22.14 | 10.10 | 9.64 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 329.55 | 42.53 | 32.58 | 43.35 | 45.10 | 59.08 | 36.16 | 34.21 | 46.65 | 34.09 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 62.42 | 41.44 | 48.51 | 61.88 | — | 70.78 | — | — | — | — |
CLPR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Clipper Realty Inc. earns an operating margin of 2.7%, below the Real Estate sector average of 24.8%. Operating margins have compressed from 24.0% to 2.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROIC of 0.3% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 80.2% | 80.2% | 57.0% | 54.7% | 52.3% | 51.6% | 52.6% | 53.6% | 54.9% | 54.1% | 53.6% |
| Operating Margin | 2.7% | 2.7% | 27.2% | 24.0% | 21.3% | 19.7% | 26.2% | 28.8% | 29.5% | 28.4% | 27.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | -13.0% | -13.0% | -1.7% | -4.3% | -3.7% | -6.2% | -4.0% | -1.4% | -3.3% | -2.3% | -4.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | -26.6% | -8.9% | -8.7% | -4.0% | -1.1% | -2.1% | -1.5% | -2.7% |
| ROA | -1.6% | -1.6% | -0.2% | -0.5% | -0.4% | -0.6% | -0.4% | -0.1% | -0.3% | -0.2% | -0.4% |
| ROIC | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| ROCE | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.9% |
CLPR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Clipper Realty Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 36.0x, which is highly leveraged (354% above the sector average of 7.9x). Net debt stands at $1.2B ($1.3B total debt minus $31M cash). Interest coverage of just 0.6x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 166.64 | 31.24 | 16.17 | 10.37 | 7.05 | 5.66 | 4.55 | 5.98 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 35.98 | 35.98 | 18.01 | 19.45 | 21.27 | 22.66 | 19.49 | 19.31 | 8.32 | 8.09 | 8.12 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | 163.57 | 30.76 | 15.68 | 9.68 | 6.75 | 5.43 | 4.50 | 5.68 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 35.12 | 35.12 | 17.73 | 19.10 | 20.93 | 21.97 | 18.19 | 18.49 | 7.98 | 8.01 | 7.72 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 55.23 | 39.12 | 45.20 | 56.78 | — | 63.01 | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.86 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.52 | 0.78 | 0.95 | 0.73 | 0.83 | 0.68 |
CLPR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Clipper Realty Inc.'s current ratio of 7.48x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 2.60x to 7.48x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.48 | 7.48 | 2.82 | 2.60 | 2.89 | 3.99 | 9.14 | 5.80 | 5.01 | 4.42 | 7.16 |
| Quick Ratio | 7.48 | 7.48 | 2.82 | 2.60 | 2.89 | 3.99 | 9.14 | 5.80 | 4.30 | 2.91 | 5.93 |
| Cash Ratio | 5.84 | 5.84 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.77 | 6.15 | 3.26 | 2.95 | 0.91 | 4.18 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5.61 | 3.48 | 3.89 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
CLPR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Clipper Realty Inc. returns 14.2% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.2% | 11.4% | 23.8% | 20.1% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 13.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.7% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 17.4% | 13.9% | 43.2% | 30.2% | 19.6% | — | 12.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 14.2% | 11.4% | 23.8% | 20.1% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.7% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $42M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $17M | $18M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CLPR with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CLPRYou | $130M | -6.5 | 38.8 | 5.7 | 80.2% | 2.7% | — | 0.3% | 36.0 |
 VRE | $2B | 23.7 | 23.1 | 32.4 | 1.3% | 17.1% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 10.1 |
 ELME | $179M | -1.1 | — | 2.9 | — | — | -23.3% | -15.3% | — |
 NHI | $3B | 23.5 | 16.4 | 15.6 | 36.7% | 51.5% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 4.2 |
 NXRT | $684M | -21.4 | 18.0 | 8.2 | 84.3% | 11.1% | -8.9% | 1.1% | 12.6 |
 EQR | $24B | 22.0 | 15.3 | 18.6 | 46.3% | 36.3% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 4.1 |
 AVB | $25B | 24.0 | 18.5 | 17.4 | 67.0% | 30.1% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 5.1 |
 UDR | $12B | 33.2 | 18.3 | 19.9 | 25.6% | 18.8% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 6.2 |
 CPT | $11B | 30.8 | 17.0 | 29.6 | 61.4% | 18.4% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 4.3 |
 ESS | $18B | 26.3 | 17.0 | 16.4 | 68.8% | 43.9% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 4.8 |
 CBRE | $39B | 34.2 | 22.7 | 32.3 | 15.0% | 3.2% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 4.8 |
| Real Estate Median | — | 24.1 | 17.0 | 15.4 | 49.3% | 24.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.9 |
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CLPR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CLPR stock.
What is Clipper Realty Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Clipper Realty Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -6.5x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Clipper Realty Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Clipper Realty Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 38.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 21.0x.
Is CLPR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Clipper Realty Inc. is trading at a P/E of -6.5x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Clipper Realty Inc.'s dividend yield?
Clipper Realty Inc.'s current dividend yield is 14.25%.
What are Clipper Realty Inc.'s profit margins?
Clipper Realty Inc. has 80.2% gross margin and 2.7% operating margin.
How much debt does Clipper Realty Inc. have?
Clipper Realty Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 36.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.