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Star Holdings(STHO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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SELL for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+8.75%
LAST CLOSE
$9.25
09/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for STHO

09/16/2026: STHO (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (8.75%). Updated daily EoD!

Star Holdings is a diversified holding company that operates primarily in the modular construction and industrial manufacturing sectors. Its business model relies on acquiring and managing niche assets, which provides exposure to the growing but cyclical residential and commercial construction markets. While the company benefits from a lean corporate structure and clear focus on modular growth, it faces significant risks from its small-cap status, market competition, and sensitivity to interest rate trends. The stock may appeal to value-oriented investors seeking exposure to the modular construction theme, though shareholders should monitor the company's success in integration and asset optimization.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely inorganic and dependent on successful acquisition execution.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained volume and trend strength required for momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitThe holding company model often trades at a discount to the sum-of-the-parts value of its assets.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently prioritizes capital allocation for growth over consistent income distribution.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to cyclical markets and small-cap volatility makes this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap status leads to significant swings in share price based on low trading volume.
Valuation riskMediumHard-to-value subsidiary assets can lead to market pricing inefficiencies.
Competition risk (construction market)HighLarge competitors like Skyline Champion have significant cost advantages.
Business qualityMediumOperational performance depends heavily on the specific management teams of the various subsidiaries.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors should not look to this stock for yield.
Execution riskMedium / highThe strategy depends on the successful integration of acquired businesses.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -40.34%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

STHO receives a 3-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

STHO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+25.9%) and solid revenue growth (+23.9%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -60.3%), soft profitability (net margin -58.3%), modest insider ownership of 4.09%.

Financial Health Rating

STHO's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 8.0% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Earnings growth is STHO's strongest growth driver at +25.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+23.9%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+1.2%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 69.0% and approximately 73.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.09% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

The Toronto-Dominion Bank 9.77%
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC 9.42%
FourSixThree Capital LP 7.32%
Saba Capital Management, LP 6.27%
TCW Group Inc 5.09%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

STHO generates approximately $193 of gross profit, $113 of operating income, and $-603 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 9.18%

Quantitative Style Profile

STHO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 111.82M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.71
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 7.71
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 16.0K shares
Beta 1.22
52 Weeks Range 7.01 - 9.94
Updated Date 09/16/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.01 - 9.94
Updated Date 09/16/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.2

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Construction & ManufacturingModular buildings, wall panels, and structural components.The company makes money by building and selling construction materials and prefabricated housing.
InvestmentsReal estate holdings and minority investments.Revenue is supplemented by the management and potential sale of real estate assets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 7.71
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 240.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.14
Enterprise Value 240.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.71
Shares Outstanding 12.08M
Shares Floating 8.82M
Shares Outstanding 12.08M
Shares Floating 8.82M
Percent Insiders 4.09
Percent Institutions 69

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Star Holdings

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-03-31
CEO -
Sector Real Estate
Industry Real Estate Services
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Star Holdings engages in the non-ground lease real estate assets business in the United States. The company portfolio comprises Asbury Park Waterfront and Magnolia Green residential development projects. It also engages in the asset management activities; sale of existing loans; and operation of land and development properties. Star Holdings was incorporated in 2022 and is based in New York, New York.