Saul Centers Inc (BFS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Saul Centers Inc stock (BFS) is currently trading at $32.71. Saul Centers Inc PE ratio is 26.23. Saul Centers Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.85. Analyst consensus price target for BFS is $45.50. WallStSmart rates BFS as Underperform.
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- BFS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- BFS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- BFS fair value vs current price
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- Is BFS undervalued or overvalued?
- Saul Centers Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BFS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BFS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BFS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Saul Centers Inc (BFS)
BFS trades 342% above its Graham fair value of $7.75, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Saul Centers Inc (BFS) · 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 operating margin, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Saul Centers Inc (BFS) Key Strengths (2)
Keeps $43 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
51.17% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Saul Centers Inc (BFS) Areas to Watch (8)
Earnings declining -33.90%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 6.5x book value
Modest revenue growth at 7.00%
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.85x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Saul Centers Inc (BFS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 43.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (44.97), Price/Sales (3.85), Price/Book (6.46) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.00%, EPS Growth at -33.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.30%, Profit Margin at 13.80%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.00% 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. EPS Growth and PEG Ratio 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.
BFS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BFS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.85x sits near its historical average of 4.01x (0th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 7% below its historical high of 4.16x set in Feb 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 3.85x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Saul Centers Inc (BFS) · REAL ESTATE › REIT - RETAIL
The Big Picture
Saul Centers Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 283M with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 22M in free cash flow and 22M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Saul Centers Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 8.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Saul Centers Inc.
Bottom Line
Saul Centers 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.
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About Saul Centers Inc(BFS)
NYSE
REAL ESTATE
REIT - RETAIL
USA
Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-managed capital REIT based in Bethesda, Maryland, currently operating and managing a real estate portfolio of 60 properties that includes (a) 50 community and neighborhood shopping centers and seven mixed-use properties with approximately 9.