American Realty Investors Inc (ARL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
American Realty Investors Inc stock (ARL) is currently trading at $15.58. American Realty Investors Inc PE ratio is 43.97. American Realty Investors Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.89. WallStSmart rates ARL as Sell.
- ARL PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ARL PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ARL intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ARL stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ARL fair value vs current price
- ARL insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ARL undervalued or overvalued?
- American Realty Investors Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ARL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ARL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ARL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)
ARL trades at a modest 5% premium above its Graham fair value of $16.85. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
American Realty Investors Inc (ARL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
American Realty Investors Inc (ARL) Key Strengths (2)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 142.20% year-over-year
American Realty Investors Inc (ARL) Areas to Watch (8)
Losing money on operations
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very low institutional interest at 3.10%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium valuation at 4.9x annual revenue
Modest revenue growth at 7.70%
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
American Realty Investors Inc (ARL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.41) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 142.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.41), Price/Sales (4.89) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.86%, Operating Margin at -11.30%, Profit Margin at 11.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.86% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ARL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ARL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.89x trades 329% above its historical average of 1.14x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 14% below its historical high of 5.7x set in Mar 2026, and 3396% above its historical low of 0.14x in Nov 2011. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~5.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for American Realty Investors Inc (ARL) · REAL ESTATE › REAL ESTATE SERVICES
The Big Picture
American Realty Investors Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 49M with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 86.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -3M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can American Realty Investors Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor REAL ESTATE SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact American Realty Investors Inc.
Bottom Line
American Realty Investors Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(1 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AMERICAN, REALTY INVESTORS INC 10% Owner | Buy | +70,023 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:24:23 AM
About American Realty Investors Inc(ARL)
NYSE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
USA
American Realty Investors, Inc. acquires, develops and owns multi-family apartment communities and commercial real estate in the Southwest, Southeast, and Midwest of the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.