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Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued

- By GF Value

The stock of Healthpeak Properties (NYSE:PEAK, 30-year Financials) is believed to be fairly valued, according to GuruFocus Value calculation. GuruFocus Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value at which the stock should be traded. It is calculated based on the historical multiples that the stock has traded at, the past business growth and analyst estimates of future business performance. If the price of a stock is significantly above the GF Value Line, it is overvalued and its future return is likely to be poor. On the other hand, if it is significantly below the GF Value Line, its future return will likely be higher. At its current price of $33.08 per share and the market cap of $17.8 billion, Healthpeak Properties stock shows every sign of being fairly valued. GF Value for Healthpeak Properties is shown in the chart below.


Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued
Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued

Because Healthpeak Properties is fairly valued, the long-term return of its stock is likely to be close to the rate of its business growth, which is estimated to grow 3.36% annually over the next three to five years.

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It is always important to check the financial strength of a company before buying its stock. Investing in companies with poor financial strength have a higher risk of permanent loss. Looking at the cash-to-debt ratio and interest coverage is a great way to understand the financial strength of a company. Healthpeak Properties has a cash-to-debt ratio of 0.01, which is worse than 88% of the companies in REITs industry. The overall financial strength of Healthpeak Properties is 3 out of 10, which indicates that the financial strength of Healthpeak Properties is poor. This is the debt and cash of Healthpeak Properties over the past years:

Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued
Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued

Investing in profitable companies carries less risk, especially in companies that have demonstrated consistent profitability over the long term. Typically, a company with high profit margins offers better performance potential than a company with low profit margins. Healthpeak Properties has been profitable 9 years over the past 10 years. During the past 12 months, the company had revenues of $1.5 billion and earnings of $0.51 a share. Its operating margin of 20.38% worse than 76% of the companies in REITs industry. Overall, GuruFocus ranks Healthpeak Properties's profitability as fair. This is the revenue and net income of Healthpeak Properties over the past years:

Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued
Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued

Growth is probably the most important factor in the valuation of a company. GuruFocus research has found that growth is closely correlated with the long term stock performance of a company. A faster growing company creates more value for shareholders, especially if the growth is profitable. The 3-year average annual revenue growth of Healthpeak Properties is -7.7%, which ranks worse than 79% of the companies in REITs industry. The 3-year average EBITDA growth rate is -7.2%, which ranks in the middle range of the companies in REITs industry.

Another way to evaluate a company's profitability is to compare its return on invested capital (ROIC) to its weighted cost of capital (WACC). Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. If the ROIC is higher than the WACC, it indicates that the company is creating value for shareholders. Over the past 12 months, Healthpeak Properties's ROIC was 2.33, while its WACC came in at 5.30. The historical ROIC vs WACC comparison of Healthpeak Properties is shown below:

Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued
Healthpeak Properties Stock Is Estimated To Be Fairly Valued

Overall, The stock of Healthpeak Properties (NYSE:PEAK, 30-year Financials) appears to be fairly valued. The company's financial condition is poor and its profitability is fair. Its growth ranks in the middle range of the companies in REITs industry. To learn more about Healthpeak Properties stock, you can check out its 30-year Financials here.

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This article first appeared on GuruFocus.