Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 253.4x · EV/EBITDA 14.7x · ROE 1.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $759M | $595M | $501M | $390M | $338M | $362M | $198M | $302M | $290M | $354M | $305M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.0B | $876M | $765M | $637M | $492M | $609M | $563M | $574M | $496M |
| P/E Ratio → | 253.44 | 230.41 | — | 515.77 | — | 13.12 | 2.53 | 18.12 | 7.81 | 8.50 | 18.75 |
| P/S Ratio | 5.08 | 3.98 | 4.02 | 3.58 | 4.11 | 5.15 | 3.52 | 6.71 | 3.35 | 3.88 | 4.29 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.15 | 1.05 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.67 | 0.84 | 0.57 | 1.06 | 1.37 | 1.92 | 2.05 |
| P/FCF | 11.75 | 9.20 | 8.36 | 8.41 | — | 13.12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 11.75 | 9.20 | 8.36 | 8.41 | 6.03 | 13.12 | 11.71 | 18.37 | 5.97 | 6.16 | 21.32 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 8.06 | 8.12 | 8.03 | 9.29 | 9.07 | 8.73 | 13.55 | 6.49 | 6.28 | 6.98 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.71 | 12.94 | 12.23 | 12.39 | 16.42 | 14.51 | 15.71 | 12.79 | 5.76 | 6.57 | 6.07 |
| EV / EBIT | 41.39 | 32.15 | 101.31 | 31.83 | 43.18 | 18.10 | 91.26 | 48.00 | 18.20 | 78.87 | 13.54 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.65 | 16.89 | 18.87 | — | 23.11 | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | -5.6% | -5.6% | 73.3% | 72.3% | 72.2% | 68.1% | 73.0% | 84.2% | 77.3% | 66.7% | 63.6% |
| Operating Margin | 22.1% | 22.1% | 14.1% | 24.3% | 21.5% | 33.2% | 21.8% | 76.1% | 73.2% | 44.1% | 52.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.7% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 42.6% | 139.2% | 255.8% | 42.9% | 45.6% | 22.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 1.7% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 7.7% | 24.7% | 46.3% | 18.8% | 25.1% | 11.3% |
| ROA | 0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 4.3% | 11.5% | 18.3% | 7.3% | 9.5% | 4.0% |
| ROIC | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 4.8% | 10.7% | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| ROCE | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 6.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0.85 | 1.08 | 0.88 | 0.66 | 0.85 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 1.22 | 1.34 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.62 | 6.62 | 6.28 | 7.01 | 9.57 | 6.47 | 9.52 | 6.59 | 2.81 | 2.58 | 2.44 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.08 | 0.83 | 1.06 | 0.84 | 0.64 | 0.84 | 1.08 | 1.29 | 1.19 | 1.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.55 | 6.55 | 6.17 | 6.87 | 9.16 | 6.27 | 9.38 | 6.45 | 2.79 | 2.51 | 2.34 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 9.44 | 8.52 | 10.46 | — | 9.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.44 | 1.23 | 1.59 | 3.94 | 0.50 | 1.02 | 2.97 | 0.85 | 4.18 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.50 | 6.50 | 2.44 | 2.10 | 1.65 | 2.27 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 1.48 | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Quick Ratio | 6.50 | 6.50 | 2.44 | 2.10 | 1.65 | 2.27 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 1.48 | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.03 | 0.23 | 0.41 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 486.0% | 486.0% | — | 619.6% | 915.0% | 78.8% | 18.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.4% | 0.4% | — | 0.2% | — | 7.6% | 39.6% | 5.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 5.3% |
| FCF Yield | 8.5% | 10.9% | 12.0% | 11.9% | — | 7.6% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $32M | $25M | $23M | $19M | $18M | $14M | $15M | $17M | $17M | $17M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CTO stock.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 253.4x. The historical average is 24.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.8x.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 1.7%. The historical average is 11.5%.
Based on historical data, CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 253.4x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 7.50% with a payout ratio of 486.0%.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. has -5.6% gross margin and 22.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
CTO Realty Growth, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Negative AFFO and dividend coverage
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
P/FFO Compression Masks Complexity
CTO's P/FFO has compressed from 23.3x in 2024Q3 to 19.6x in 2026Q2, according to recent SEC filings, suggesting the market is pricing in operational improvements despite a complex earnings profile.
The implied cap rate, derived from NOI and enterprise value, appears attractive relative to private market transactions, but the discount likely reflects the complexity of the PINE stake and legacy land holdings. Investors should monitor whether the P/FFO discount narrows as the market gains clarity on the sustainability of FFO growth.
NOI Margin Resilience Amid Cost Pressures
NOI margin remained stable at 74.6% in 2026Q2, as reported in financial statements, despite rising Florida insurance costs, indicating effective cost pass-throughs and operational efficiency.
The stability of NOI margins suggests that the company has been able to pass through property-level cost increases to tenants, likely through NNN leases. However, the negative gross margin of -5.6% in the same period is an accounting anomaly that warrants investigation, as it may reflect non-cash charges or expense classification issues that could distort underlying profitability.
AFFO Deficit Threatens Dividend
In 2026Q2, AFFO turned deeply negative at -$21.8M, as per financial statements, while dividends paid were $15.8M, implying a payout ratio of -0.45, which suggests the dividend is not covered by AFFO.
The negative AFFO is a red flag for dividend sustainability, as it indicates that the company is not generating enough cash flow to cover its distributions. The FFO payout ratio of 44.9% in the same quarter provides some cushion, but the reliance on non-cash adjustments and potential one-time gains to support FFO raises concerns. Investors should monitor whether AFFO turns positive in coming quarters, as continued deficits may force a dividend cut or increased external funding.
Leverage Creeps Higher on Debt-Funded Growth
Debt-to-equity rose to 1.04 in 2026Q2, as per SEC filings, up from 0.85 in 2024Q4, indicating increased reliance on borrowed capital to fund acquisitions, while interest coverage remains thin at 0.32x.
The increase in leverage is consistent with the aggressive capital deployment of $153M at a 10.2% yield, but the interest coverage ratio of 0.32x is alarmingly low, suggesting that operating income is insufficient to cover interest expenses. This may indicate that the company is using debt to fund growth that is not yet generating sufficient cash flow, or that the reported interest coverage is distorted by non-cash items. The debt maturity profile and the proportion of fixed-rate debt are not disclosed, but the low coverage warrants close monitoring.
Sunbelt Concentration Amplifies Insurance Risk
CTO's portfolio is heavily concentrated in Sunbelt markets, with a significant portion in Florida and Texas, as reported in financial statements, which may expose the company to regional economic and insurance cost volatility.
The geographic concentration in Florida is a double-edged sword: it provides exposure to high-growth markets but also makes the portfolio vulnerable to rapidly escalating property insurance premiums. While NOI margins have remained stable, the long-term trajectory of insurance costs could structurally compress margins if rent increases cannot keep pace. The company's shift toward multi-tenant retail centers may improve operational intensity but also increases management complexity.
P/E Distorted by Depreciation and Gains
The standard P/E of 274.97 is misleading for CTO, as per financial statements, because it is distorted by depreciation and gains on land sales, obscuring the REIT's true earnings power.
For REITs, P/FFO and P/AFFO are the appropriate valuation metrics, as they add back depreciation and adjust for maintenance capex. CTO's P/FFO of 19.6x is far more informative than the P/E, but even FFO can be volatile due to one-time gains and the equity in earnings from PINE. Investors should use AFFO, which accounts for maintenance capex, but the negative AFFO in 2026Q2 highlights the need to scrutinize the quality of earnings and the sustainability of distributions.