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Safehold Inc (SAFE)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: SAFE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.94% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.34B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.65 | 1Y Target Price 24.08 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.65 | 1Y Target Price 24.08 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 413970 | Beta 1.05 | 52 Weeks Range 15.40 - 28.06 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.40 - 28.06 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.78% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 27.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 80.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.86% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.57% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.65 | Forward PE 11.85 | Enterprise Value 5549759542 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.44 |
Enterprise Value 5549759542 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.32 | Shares Outstanding 71449000 | Shares Floating 55425858 |
Shares Outstanding 71449000 | Shares Floating 55425858 | ||
Percent Insiders 22.3 | Percent Institutions 77.36 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.83 | Target Price 27.17 | Buy 6 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 6 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Safehold Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Safehold Inc. was founded in 2017 as a REIT focused on ground leases. It emerged from iStar Inc. (now Safehold's external manager) to specialize in modern ground lease ownership.
Core Business Areas
- Ground Leases: Acquires, owns, manages, and capitalizes ground leases, typically with long terms and fixed rent escalations. Safehold focuses on high-quality commercial properties in major markets.
Leadership and Structure
Jay Sugarman serves as Chairman and CEO. The company is externally managed by iStar Inc.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (%): Limited specific market share data is publicly available, but Safehold is a leading public company focused on modern ground leases. Market Share is difficult to determine due to ground lease ownership and fragmentation within this market
- Modern Ground Lease: A modern ground lease is a lease agreement for the land beneath a property, rather than the building itself. Safehold's leases typically have 99-year terms and built-in rent escalations. Competitors are traditional ground lease owners and real estate developers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The ground lease market is a large and fragmented segment of the commercial real estate industry. Modern ground leases are gaining traction as a capital-efficient alternative to traditional property ownership.
Positioning
Safehold is a leading player in the modern ground lease space, differentiated by its size, institutional focus, and management team.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for commercial ground leases is in the trillions of dollars. Safehold is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Management Team
- Differentiated Ground Lease Product
- Strong Relationships with Institutional Investors
- High-Quality Asset Portfolio
- First-Mover Advantage in Modern Ground Lease Market
Weaknesses
- External Management Structure (Potential Conflicts of Interest)
- Concentration Risk in Certain Geographic Markets
- Reliance on iStar Inc.
- Complex Valuation Model
Opportunities
- Increased Adoption of Ground Leases by Property Owners
- Expansion into New Geographic Markets
- Development of New Ground Lease Products
- Strategic Acquisitions of Ground Lease Portfolios
- Potential for Internalization of Management
Threats
- Rising Interest Rates
- Economic Downturn
- Increased Competition from Other Ground Lease Providers
- Changes in Accounting Standards
- Regulatory Changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OLP
- LAND
- BRT
Competitive Landscape
Safehold is differentiated by its focus on modern ground leases and institutional investor relationships. Competitors include other ground lease owners and real estate developers.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Safehold has grown significantly since its inception, driven by acquisitions and expansion of its ground lease portfolio.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to continue, driven by increased adoption of ground leases and strategic acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets and developing new ground lease products.
Summary
Safehold is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on ground leases, providing capital efficient solutions for property owners. The company has experienced strong growth since its founding and is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing adoption of ground leases. However, it faces risks from rising interest rates, economic downturns, and competition. It is externally managed by iStar, which may give rise to conflict of interest.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Safehold Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Market Analysis Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial professional. Market Share data is estimated.
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 Safehold Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-06-22 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Jay S. Sugarman | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Diversified | Full time employees 74 | Website https://www.safeholdinc.com |
Full time employees 74 | Website https://www.safeholdinc.com |
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student housing, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT), seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders.
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