MODEL VERDICT
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
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Each row records the model's monthly assessment. High Conviction = the model detected notable undervaluation vs peers. Neutral = no notable divergence was found. The return column shows the actual price change over 90 days for reference. This is a quantitative observation log — not investment advice.
| Date | Assessment | Score | Price | Status | 90d Fwd Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | MODERATE | 0.66 | $43.50 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | MODERATE | 0.65 | $44.35 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | MODERATE | 0.65 | $43.86 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | MODERATE | 0.65 | $42.32 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | MODERATE | 0.67 | $42.68 | CURRENT | — |
Historical model observations for research purposes only. Past quantitative patterns do not predict future results. Not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
| Methodology | Fair Value | vs Current | Weight | Quality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / FFO 5 REIT peers | $150.07 | +245.0% | 30% | A | REIT Primary |
| EV/EBITDA 5 industry peers | $124.62 | +186.5% | 15% | A- | Peer Data |
| Price / Book 4 industry peers | $36.80 | -15.4% | 8% | B | Model Driven |
| Industry Median P/E 4 industry peers | $118.69 | +172.9% | 5% | A | Peer Data |
| Forward P/E 4 analyst estimates | $28.90 | -33.6% | 5% | A- | Analyst Est. |
| EV To Revenue 5 industry peers | $140.60 | +223.2% | 3% | B | Data |
| Price / Sales 5 industry peers | $122.30 | +181.1% | 2% | B | Model Driven |
| Weighted Output Blended model output | $84.76 | +94.8% | 100% | 71 | SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERVALUED |
| EPS Growth ↓ | P/E Multiple → | 6× | 8× | 10× (Current) | 12× | 14× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Case (4%) | $27 | $36 | $45 | $54 | $63 |
| Conservative (7%) | $28 | $37 | $46 | $55 | $65 |
| Base Case (10.0%) | $29 | $38 | $48 | $57 | $67 |
| Bull Case (14%) | $30 | $39 | $49 | $59 | $69 |
Cross-sectional regression predicting expected multiples based on growth, margins, ROIC, and beta.
| Multiple | Avg | Median | Min | Max | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 55.97 | 15.73 | 8.53 | 143.65 | 76.02 |
| EV/EBIT | 24.18 | 15.25 | 10.16 | 58.18 | 19.55 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.38 | 10.36 | 8.52 | 13.51 | 1.98 |
| P/FCF | 32.47 | 4.50 | 3.33 | 134.47 | 57.25 |
| P/FFO | 3.82 | 3.78 | 3.50 | 4.23 | 0.30 |
| P/TBV | 21.95 | 8.64 | 5.17 | 52.05 | 26.12 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.65 | 2.91 | 1.89 | 13.00 | 4.69 |
| Div Yield | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.06 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.09 | 1.77 | 1.23 | 9.04 | 3.34 |
Based on our peer multiples analysis with 20 valuation metrics, the model estimates CBL's fair value at $84.76 vs the current price of $43.50, implying +94.8% upside potential. Model verdict: Significantly Undervalued. Confidence: 71/100. This is a quantitative estimate, not a recommendation.
The blended fair value of $84.76 is calculated using four lenses: industry median multiples (40%), historical multiples (30%), forward estimates (20%), and quality-adjusted multiples (10%). Monte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) gives a range of $81.27 (P10) to $107.72 (P90), with a median of $92.31.
CBL's current P/E of 10.0x compares to the industry median of 27.3x (4 peers in the group). This represents a -63.3% discount to the industry. The historical average P/E is 56.0x over 3 years. Signal: Deep Discount.
22 analysts cover CBL with a consensus rating of Hold. The consensus price target is N/A (range: N/A — N/A), implying N/A upside from the current price. Grade breakdown: Strong Buy (0), Buy (1), Hold (12), Sell (9), Strong Sell (0).
The model confidence score is 71/100, based on: data completeness (22), peer quality (22), historical depth (16), earnings stability (4), and model agreement (7). Cyclicality penalty: -0 points. The model shows strong agreement across inputs.
The model flags several key risks: (1) Macro/regulatory risks are not captured in this model but remain material.
Peak earnings risk data is not available for CBL.
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