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Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Independence Realty Trust Inc stock (IRT) is currently trading at $15.10. Independence Realty Trust Inc PE ratio is 182.89. Independence Realty Trust Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.54. Analyst consensus price target for IRT is $20.82. WallStSmart rates IRT as Underperform.

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Independence Realty Trust Inc

NYSEREAL ESTATE
$15.10
$0.03 (-0.20%)
52W$14.93
$20.93
Target$20.82+37.9%

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IRT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT)

Margin of Safety
-2657.4%
Significantly Overvalued
IRT Fair Value
$0.61
Graham Formula
Current Price
$15.10
$14.49 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $0.61
Overvalued
Price $15.10
Graham IV $0.61
Analyst $20.82

IRT trades 2657% above its Graham fair value of $0.61, 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.

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Smart Analysis

Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

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, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.3/10
Institutional Own.Quality
99.35%10/10

99.35% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Operating MarginProfitability
23.00%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $23 kept per $100 revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.048/10

Trading at 1.04x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$4.03B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

IRT Target Price
$20.82
26% Upside

Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 2.5/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-41.00%0/10

Earnings declining -41.00%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
0.64%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

PEG RatioValuation
4.572/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Profit MarginProfitability
3.36%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Price/SalesValuation
5.544/10

Premium valuation at 5.5x annual revenue

Revenue GrowthGrowth
11.00%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 11.00% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
182.89
Overvalued
Forward P/E
101.01
Expensive
Trailing P/E
182.89
Overvalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.54
Premium
EV/Revenue
8.89
Premium

Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.04) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 23.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (4.57), Price/Sales (5.54) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.00%, EPS Growth at -41.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.64%, Profit Margin at 3.36%.

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 0.64% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.00% 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 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.

IRT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

IRT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.54x sits near its historical average of 5.89x (0th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 9% below its historical high of 6.1x set in Mar 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 5.54x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT) · REAL ESTATEREIT - RESIDENTIAL

The Big Picture

Independence Realty Trust Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 663M with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 336.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 64.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 336.0% and operating margin of 23.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 41% YoY while revenue grew 11%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 182.9x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 399.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 2.3B is significantly higher than cash (48M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Independence Realty Trust Inc.

Bottom Line

Independence Realty Trust Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 336.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

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 Independence Realty Trust Inc(IRT)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

REAL ESTATE

Industry

REIT - RESIDENTIAL

Country

USA

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multi-family apartment properties in non-entry US markets, including Atlanta, Louisville, Memphis and Raleigh.

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1835 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, 19103