BRT
BEARISH
$13.8
Live
BRT Apartments Corp. · NYSE
Target $18.33
(+32.9%)
$13.65
52W Range
$18.37
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Mar 20, 2026
Market cap
$261.97M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-6.2%
Profit margin
-12.3%
Debt/Equity
2.88
Dividend yield
7.18%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
BRT Apartments Corp. exhibits severe financial distress signals, underscored by a Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 (indicating weak financial health) and a lack of an Altman Z-Score, which raises unquantified bankruptcy risk. The company reports negative profitability metrics, including a -12.33% profit margin, -6.16% ROE, and a staggering 500% payout ratio on a negative earnings base, rendering its dividend unsustainable. Despite a modest 7.18% yield, the dividend is funded by debt and cash burn, not earnings. Technical and insider sentiment are bearish, with no recent insider buying and a recent sell-off. The stock trades at a premium to book value (1.47x) despite deteriorating fundamentals and negative growth, suggesting overvaluation.
Key Strengths
Gross margin of 54.48% indicates strong pricing power or cost control in operations
Operating margin of 8.38% suggests core operations are generating modest positive cash flow
Dividend yield of 7.18% is attractive to income investors despite sustainability concerns
Analyst consensus recommends 'buy' with a target price of $18.33, implying upside potential
Recent quarters show some earnings surprise improvements (e.g., +27.3% in 2025-05-08)
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals extreme financial weakness, including declining profitability and negative earnings
Debt/Equity ratio of 2.88 is high, especially for a REIT, indicating over-leverage
Current and quick ratios of 0.51 and 0.46, respectively, indicate poor short-term liquidity and inability to cover near-term obligations
Payout ratio of 500% on negative earnings is unsustainable and signals dividend cut risk
Revenue and earnings have declined sharply (YoY -4.7% and -109.1% respectively), with negative forward P/E (-29.36), indicating ongoing operational deterioration
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
22
Weak
25
20
40
15
10
AI Verdict
Weak
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, Negative earnings and ROE, High leverage and liquidity risk, Unsustainable dividend payout, Bearish technical and insider trends
Confidence
88%
Value
25/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book of 1.47 is below historical highs
- Dividend yield of 7.18% is attractive for income seekers
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number or intrinsic value due to negative earnings
- Forward P/E of -29.36 implies no earnings growth or profitability
- Trading at premium to book value despite negative ROE and declining fundamentals
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Analyst target price of $18.33 suggests upside potential
- Some recent quarters beat estimates (e.g., 2025-05-08)
Watchpoints
- Revenue and earnings growth are sharply negative (YoY -4.7% and -109.1%)
- Q/Q EPS growth of -64.3% indicates worsening performance
- No positive forward guidance or growth indicators
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Historical earnings surprises have occasionally been positive (e.g., +40.5% in 2023-03-14)
- Some quarters showed improvement in earnings relative to estimates
Watchpoints
- Frequent negative surprises (e.g., -80.0% in 2022-11-07, -53.3% in 2026-03-13)
- Extreme volatility in earnings (e.g., +1799.8% in 2022-08-08, -233.6% in 2021-11-08)
- Long-term earnings trend is deteriorating
Health
15/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Operating margin is positive (8.38%)
- Gross margin is strong (54.48%)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial distress
- No Altman Z-Score available, but debt/equity of 2.88 and low liquidity ratios suggest distress risk
- Negative ROE (-6.16%) and ROA (0.95%) indicate poor capital efficiency
Dividend
10/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 7.18% is high and attractive
- Consistent dividend payments over time
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 500% on negative earnings is unsustainable
- Dividend is likely funded by debt or cash reserves
- High risk of dividend cut or suspension
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$13.8
Analyst Target
$18.33
Upside/Downside
+32.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BRT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-19
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRT
BRT Apartments Corp.
Primary
|
-0.8% | -12.6% | -18.8% | -13.9% | -8.0% | -4.3% |
|
ACRE
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation
Peer
|
-23.3% | -38.4% | -3.1% | +10.8% | -1.7% | -5.1% |
|
REFI
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Peer
|
+31.9% | +32.8% | +1.0% | -0.9% | +1.9% | +5.2% |
|
ARL
American Realty Investors, Inc.
Peer
|
+76.1% | -28.3% | +6.2% | +29.1% | +4.3% | +2.6% |
|
STRS
Stratus Properties Inc.
Peer
|
-1.0% | +46.5% | +63.1% | +54.4% | +3.6% | -1.7% |
BRT
BRT Apartments Corp.
Primary
5Y
-0.8%
3Y
-12.6%
1Y
-18.8%
6M
-13.9%
1M
-8.0%
1W
-4.3%
ACR
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation
Peer
5Y
-23.3%
3Y
-38.4%
1Y
-3.1%
6M
+10.8%
1M
-1.7%
1W
-5.1%
REF
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+31.9%
3Y
+32.8%
1Y
+1.0%
6M
-0.9%
1M
+1.9%
1W
+5.2%
ARL
American Realty Investors, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+76.1%
3Y
-28.3%
1Y
+6.2%
6M
+29.1%
1M
+4.3%
1W
+2.6%
STR
Stratus Properties Inc.
Peer
5Y
-1.0%
3Y
+46.5%
1Y
+63.1%
6M
+54.4%
1M
+3.6%
1W
-1.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
-29.36
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.47
P/S Ratio
2.7
EV/Revenue
7.84
EV/EBITDA
20.4
Market Cap
$261.97M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-12.33%
Operating Margin
8.38%
Gross Margin
54.48%
ROE
-6.16%
ROA
0.95%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-4.7%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.88
High debt
Current Ratio
0.51
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.46
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.26
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
56.8%
Op. Margin
16.1%
Net Margin
-16.8%
Total Assets
$0.7B
Liabilities
$0.5B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
3.01x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
303%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-03-20
$N/A
2026-03-13
$-0.23
-53.3% surprise
2025-11-06
$-0.14
+6.7% surprise
2025-08-07
$-0.14
+6.7% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing BRT against 165 companies in the Real Estate sector
(6 bullish, 31 neutral, 128 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-6.16%
This Stock
vs
-33.57%
Sector Avg
-81.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-12.33%
This Stock
vs
10.53%
Sector Avg
-217.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
2.88
This Stock
vs
2.45
Sector Avg
+17.5%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-4.7%
This Stock
vs
16932.14%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.51
This Stock
vs
7.96
Sector Avg
-93.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRT
BRT Apartments Corp.
|
BEARISH | $261.97M | - | -6.2% | -12.3% | $13.8 | |
|
ACRE
Ares Commercial Real...
|
BEARISH | $266.88M | - | -1.4% | -8.8% | $4.85 | Compare |
|
REFI
Chicago Atlantic Real...
|
BEARISH | $255.28M | 7.21 | 11.7% | 65.9% | $12.11 | Compare |
|
ARL
American Realty Investors, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $269.09M | 47.6 | 0.9% | 11.7% | $16.66 | Compare |
|
STRS
Stratus Properties Inc.
|
BEARISH | $239.04M | 20.07 | 0.9% | 40.1% | $29.9 | Compare |
BRT
BRT Apartments Corp.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$262M
P/E
-
ROE
-6.2%
Price
$13.8
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | GRASSI LOUIS C | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | RUBIN JEFFREY G | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | SIMON JONATHAN H | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | GINSBURG ALAN H | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | KALISH ISAAC | Officer and Treasurer | Stock Award | 9,000 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | ROSENZWEIG STEVEN | Officer | Stock Award | 6,426 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | CICERO CAROL | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | GOULD RYAN J | Officer | Stock Award | 7,000 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | GIBBONS MATTHEW | Officer | Stock Award | 5,500 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | GOULD MATTHEW J | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 13,387 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | KALISH DAVID W | Officer | Stock Award | 6,690 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | HURAND GARY J | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | GOULD FREDRIC H | Director | Stock Award | 11,156 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | GOULD JEFFREY ALAN | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 13,387 | - |
| 2026-01-09 | WEISS ELIE Y | Director | Stock Award | 4,250 | - |
GRASSI LOUIS C
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
RUBIN JEFFREY G
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
SIMON JONATHAN H
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
GINSBURG ALAN H
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
KALISH ISAAC
Officer and Treasurer
2026-01-09
9,000 shares
ROSENZWEIG STEVEN
Officer
2026-01-09
6,426 shares
CICERO CAROL
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
GOULD RYAN J
Officer
2026-01-09
7,000 shares
GIBBONS MATTHEW
Officer
2026-01-09
5,500 shares
GOULD MATTHEW J
Officer and Director
2026-01-09
13,387 shares
KALISH DAVID W
Officer
2026-01-09
6,690 shares
HURAND GARY J
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
GOULD FREDRIC H
Director
2026-01-09
11,156 shares
GOULD JEFFREY ALAN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-09
13,387 shares
WEISS ELIE Y
Director
2026-01-09
4,250 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
3 analysts
Citizens
2025-11-18
Market Outperform
Market Outperform
B. Riley Securities
2025-10-01
Buy
Buy
Past News Coverage
Recent headlines mentioning BRT from our newsroom.
Newest → oldest
No matching news yet.