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Clipper Realty Inc (CLPR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: CLPR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0.68% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 165.18M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 178566 | Beta 1.29 | 52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 6.84 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 6.84 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 9.77% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-12 | When After Market | Estimate - | Actual -0.0487 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.68% | Operating Margin (TTM) 28.84% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) -399.9% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1308446736 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.11 |
Enterprise Value 1308446736 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.79 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.58 | Shares Outstanding 16146500 | Shares Floating 12871058 |
Shares Outstanding 16146500 | Shares Floating 12871058 | ||
Percent Insiders 15.43 | Percent Institutions 42.85 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 7.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Clipper Realty Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Clipper Realty Inc. is a real estate company that owns and operates commercial and residential properties in the New York metropolitan area. The company was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Clipper Equity LLC.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial Real Estate: Owns and manages commercial properties, primarily office and retail spaces.
- Residential Real Estate: Owns and manages residential apartment buildings, focusing on stabilized and value-add properties.
Leadership and Structure
David Bistricer is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a standard corporate structure with a board of directors and executive management team overseeing operations and strategy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Commercial Properties: Includes office and retail spaces primarily in New York City. Competitors include SL Green Realty Corp (SLG) and Vornado Realty Trust (VNO). Market share data specific to Clipper Realty's commercial portfolio is limited and requires specialized real estate market reports.
- Residential Apartments: Apartment rentals in the NYC metro area. Competitors include AvalonBay Communities (AVB) and Equity Residential (EQR). Market share data specific to Clipper Realty's residential portfolio is limited and requires specialized real estate market reports.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The real estate industry in New York City is highly competitive and influenced by economic conditions, interest rates, and demographic trends. Demand for both commercial and residential space fluctuates based on various economic factors.
Positioning
Clipper Realty focuses on value-add properties and strategic acquisitions in the New York City area. Their competitive advantage lies in identifying and improving properties to increase rental income and overall value.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for NYC commercial and residential real estate is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Clipper Realty holds a small percentage of this, with potential to grow through strategic acquisitions and developments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong presence in the New York City real estate market
- Focus on value-add properties
- Experienced management team
- Geographic concentration allows for efficient management.
Weaknesses
- High concentration in a single geographic market (NYC)
- Susceptibility to local economic downturns
- Smaller market capitalization compared to larger REITs
- Reliance on debt financing
Opportunities
- Acquisition of undervalued properties
- Development of new residential and commercial projects
- Increasing rental rates due to demand in NYC
- Expansion into new property types (e.g., industrial)
Threats
- Economic recession in New York City
- Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
- Increased competition from larger real estate companies
- Changes in zoning regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLG
- VNO
- AVB
- EQR
Competitive Landscape
Clipper Realty operates in a competitive market with advantages in value-add properties and geographic concentration. Its smaller size is a disadvantage compared to larger REITs.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been achieved through acquisitions and improvements to existing properties. The rate of growth is dependent on market conditions and access to capital.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected based on continued acquisitions and development. Specific projections are subject to analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include property renovations and acquisitions to increase rental income.
Summary
Clipper Realty is a smaller REIT with a focus on the competitive NYC market. Its strengths lie in its value-add approach and local expertise. However, its size and geographic concentration expose it to specific market risks, particularly from rising interest rates which may be a potential hurdle to growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Real estate market reports
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Clipper Realty Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Brooklyn, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-02-10 | Co-Chairman & CEO Mr. David Bistricer | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Residential | Full time employees 171 | Website https://www.clipperrealty.com |
Full time employees 171 | Website https://www.clipperrealty.com |
Clipper Realty Inc. (the "Company" or "we") is a self-administered and self-managed real estate company that acquires, owns, manages, operates and repositions multifamily residential and commercial properties in the New York metropolitan area, with a current portfolio in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our primary focus is to own, manage and operate our portfolio and to acquire and reposition additional multifamily residential and commercial properties in the New York metropolitan area. The Company has been organized and operates in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the U.S. federal income tax law and elected to be treated as a REIT commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015.
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