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Starwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: STWD (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -22.23% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.90B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.05 | 1Y Target Price 22.31 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.05 | 1Y Target Price 22.31 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2504786 | Beta 1.74 | 52 Weeks Range 16.70 - 20.35 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.70 - 20.35 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 9.71% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 89.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) -22.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.58% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.05 | Forward PE 11.93 | Enterprise Value 24373985280 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.21 |
Enterprise Value 24373985280 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 337743008 | Shares Floating 320052995 |
Shares Outstanding 337743008 | Shares Floating 320052995 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.97 | Percent Institutions 51.78 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 22.38 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 3 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Starwood Property Trust Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) was founded in 2009 as a commercial real estate finance company. It's externally managed by a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group. It originated from Starwood Capital Group's real estate investment platform, offering capital solutions across various property types.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial Lending: Originates, acquires, finances and manages commercial first mortgages, mezzanine loans and other commercial real estate debt investments.
- Infrastructure Lending: Originates, acquires, finances and manages infrastructure debt investments.
- Property: Owns and manages equity investments in commercial properties, including retail, multifamily, and industrial assets.
- Investing and Servicing: Manages and services commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and other real estate-related assets. This segment is being wound down.
Leadership and Structure
Barry Sternlicht is the Chairman and CEO. The company is externally managed by Starwood Property Mortgage LLC, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Commercial Mortgages: Provides senior and subordinate debt for commercial real estate. Market share data for specific commercial mortgage origination is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but STWD is considered a significant player in the CRE lending market. Competitors include Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE), Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT).
- Mezzanine Loans: Offers financing solutions that fill the gap between senior debt and equity. Competitors include Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI), TPG Real Estate Finance Trust (TRTX).
- Infrastructure Loans: Loans to infrastructure projects and companies. Competitors include Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The commercial real estate finance industry is influenced by interest rates, economic growth, and property values. REITs, including mortgage REITs like STWD, have faced headwinds with interest rate hikes but also see opportunities in distressed assets and lending gaps.
Positioning
Starwood Property Trust is a major player in commercial real estate lending and investing, leveraging its relationship with Starwood Capital Group for deal sourcing and management expertise. It has shifted toward infrastructure lending to diversify. Key advantage is its scale and deal-making abilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for commercial real estate lending is in the trillions of dollars. Starwood Property Trust's position allows it to capture a portion of this TAM, primarily in the areas of commercial mortgages, mezzanine loans, and distressed asset investments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong relationship with Starwood Capital Group
- Diversified investment portfolio
- Experienced management team
- Significant capital base
Weaknesses
- External management structure (potential conflicts of interest)
- Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations
- Exposure to commercial real estate market cycles
- Dependence on leverage
Opportunities
- Distressed asset acquisitions
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased demand for alternative financing solutions
- Growth in infrastructure lending
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Economic recession
- Increased competition
- Commercial real estate market downturn
- Geopolitical uncertainty
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BXMT
- ARI
- ACRE
- TRTX
Competitive Landscape
STWD benefits from its Starwood Capital Group affiliation but faces competition from other large mortgage REITs with strong origination platforms.
Major Acquisitions
GE Energy Financial Services' Energy Infrastructure Debt Portfolio
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2560
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Starwood's infrastructure lending platform significantly.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: STWD has grown through acquisitions and organic loan origination, though growth has been uneven due to market cycles.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally anticipate modest growth as STWD navigates the current economic environment.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include diversifying into infrastructure lending and focusing on higher-quality commercial real estate assets.
Summary
Starwood Property Trust is a significant player in commercial real estate finance, leveraging its strong ties with Starwood Capital Group. While its diversified investment portfolio and experienced management are strengths, its external management structure and sensitivity to interest rates are weaknesses. Shifting towards infrastructure lending provides growth opportunities, but the company faces threats from economic downturns and rising rates. Overall the company is fairly strong, but needs to look out for its threats and weaknesses.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to change. Financial information is based on publicly available data.
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 Starwood Property Trust Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Miami Beach, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-08-12 | CEO & Non-Independent Executive Chairman of the Board Mr. Barry Stuart Sternlicht | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Mortgage | Full time employees 286 | |
Full time employees 286 | |||
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending; Infrastructure Lending; Property; and Investing and Servicing. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, including distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized and to be stabilized commercial real estate properties, including multifamily properties, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets that include properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida.
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