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Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)

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$11.22
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04/22/2025: ABR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 7.29%
Avg. Invested days 42
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.17B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.58
1Y Target Price 12.31
Price to earnings Ratio 9.58
1Y Target Price 12.31
Volume (30-day avg) 3532817
Beta 1.61
52 Weeks Range 9.66 - 14.94
Updated Date 04/24/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.66 - 14.94
Updated Date 04/24/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 15.21%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.18

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-05-01
When Before Market
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 42.17%
Operating Margin (TTM) 48.22%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.94%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.86%

Valuation

Trailing PE 9.58
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 12445512704
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.46
Enterprise Value 12445512704
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.46
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.93
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 192162000
Shares Floating 182143136
Shares Outstanding 192162000
Shares Floating 182143136
Percent Insiders 2.6
Percent Institutions 65.52

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 14.54
Buy 2
Strong Buy -
Buy 2
Strong Buy -
Hold 2
Sell 2
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Arbor Realty Trust

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. was founded in 2003. It operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the origination and servicing of loans for multifamily and commercial real estate. Arbor initially focused on agency lending (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) and has expanded into bridge and mezzanine lending.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Agency Lending: Arbor originates and services mortgage loans insured by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These loans offer lower risk and are often used for stabilized multifamily properties.
  • Structured Business: This segment involves originating and servicing bridge loans, mezzanine loans, and other structured financings for commercial real estate. These loans typically carry higher interest rates and are used for acquisitions, renovations, or repositioning projects.
  • Servicing Portfolio: Arbor generates servicing income from managing the loans it originates and purchases. This provides a recurring revenue stream.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Ivan Kaufman is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical REIT structure with a board of directors and executive management team responsible for setting strategy and overseeing operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Fannie Mae DUS Loans: Arbor is a leading Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) lender. DUS loans provide financing for multifamily properties. Market share data varies, but Arbor is consistently ranked among the top DUS lenders. Competitors include Greystone, Walker & Dunlop, and CBRE Capital Markets. Exact revenue attributable specifically to Fannie Mae DUS loans is not publicly broken out in detail but makes up a significant portion of the total business.
  • Bridge Loans: Arbor offers short-term bridge loans to finance the acquisition, renovation, or repositioning of commercial real estate. Market share is more fragmented in this sector. Competitors include private debt funds, other REITs, and commercial banks. Bridge loans revenue is reported within the structured business segments and is not broken down individually.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The commercial real estate finance industry is cyclical and influenced by interest rates, economic growth, and property values. Demand for multifamily housing remains relatively strong, but rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have created headwinds.

Positioning

Arbor is a leading player in the multifamily lending space, particularly with its agency lending platform. Its competitive advantages include its long-standing relationships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, its servicing platform, and its expertise in multifamily lending. Increased exposure to bridge lending provides higher revenue opportunities but also higher risk. Competition is tight, leading to margin compression.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for commercial real estate lending is in the trillions of dollars. Arbor's positioning is relatively small, with agency lending dominating, with considerable room to grow by continuing to grow the bridge lending business.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong relationships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
  • Experienced management team
  • Servicing platform provides recurring revenue
  • Diversified lending platform (agency, bridge, mezzanine)
  • Established brand reputation

Weaknesses

  • Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations
  • Reliance on government-sponsored enterprises
  • Concentration in multifamily lending
  • High dividend payout ratio potentially limiting retained earnings
  • Exposure to credit risk in bridge lending portfolio

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for multifamily housing
  • Expansion into new markets and property types
  • Increased demand for bridge lending due to market dislocations
  • Potential acquisitions to expand product offerings
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency and customer service

Threats

  • Rising interest rates impacting profitability
  • Increased competition from other lenders
  • Economic recession leading to decreased demand for commercial real estate
  • Changes in government regulations affecting agency lending
  • Credit losses in bridge lending portfolio

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BXMT
  • STAR
  • KREF

Competitive Landscape

Arbor's competitive advantage lies in its established agency lending platform. However, it faces competition from larger and more diversified REITs and other lenders in the bridge lending market. Margin compression is a constant concern.

Major Acquisitions

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Arbor has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by its expansion in agency and bridge lending.

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Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Arbor Realty Trust.

Summary

Arbor Realty Trust is a leading multifamily lender with a strong agency lending platform. It is highly leveraged and susceptible to interest rate fluctuations, the company's high dividend payout ratio might be difficult to sustain. While its established relationships and servicing platform provide a competitive edge, it faces increasing competition and credit risk, especially in the bridge lending segment, so it must monitor the balance sheet closely.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Investor presentations
  • Analyst reports
  • Company Website

Disclaimers:

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About Arbor Realty Trust

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Uniondale, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2004-04-07
Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Ivan Paul Kaufman
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Mortgage
Full time employees 659
Full time employees 659

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate markets in the United States. The company operates through Structured Business and Agency Business segments. It primarily invests in bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, and preferred and direct equity, as well as real estate-related joint ventures, real estate-related notes, and various mortgage-related securities. In addition, the company offers bridge financing products to borrowers who seek short-term capital to be used in an acquisition of property; financing by making preferred equity investments in entities that directly or indirectly own real property; mezzanine financing in the form of loans that are subordinate to a conventional first mortgage loan and senior to the borrower's equity in a transaction; junior participation financing in the form of a junior participating interest in the senior debt; and financing products to borrowers who are looking to acquire conventional, workforce, and affordable single-family housing. Further, it underwrites, originates, sells, and services multifamily mortgage loans through conduit/commercial mortgage-backed securities programs. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Uniondale, New York.

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