Acres Commercial Realty Corp(ACR)

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09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ACR

09/28/2026: ACR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Acres Commercial Realty Corp is a mortgage REIT primarily focused on originating and managing middle-market commercial real estate bridge loans. The company’s primary strength lies in its specialized, internalized management team and focused business model, which allows for tactical agility in the credit-sensitive lending space. Its main growth story centers on capitalizing on market demand for transitional financing within the commercial real estate sector. However, the stock faces risks from commercial property market cycles, interest rate volatility, and stiff competition from larger, better-capitalized peers. It may suit income-oriented investors comfortable with credit risk, though they should monitor loan portfolio performance and leverage levels closely.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company operates in a mature, cyclical sector with limited high-growth potential.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks consistent, strong momentum signals characteristic of high-growth technology or sector-leading plays.
Value investorMixed fitWhile valuation may appear attractive, potential credit risks in the loan portfolio require careful scrutiny.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividend reliability is subject to the performance of the commercial real estate loan portfolio and interest rate environments.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to commercial real estate cycles and credit risk makes this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp swings based on interest rate news and property market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing heavily discounts the book value based on perceived credit risk.
Competition risk (CRE lending)HighLarger REITs and private debt funds have significant scale and cost-of-capital advantages.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on successful underwriting and the health of the underlying commercial real estate market.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are not guaranteed and depend on the portfolio's ability to generate cash flow after expenses.
Execution riskMediumThe company must effectively manage its portfolio through varying economic cycles to protect shareholder value.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 72.96%
Avg. Invested days 52
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ACR receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ACR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+98.7%) and solid profitability (net margin 12.8%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-27.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ACR's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 96.0% and operating margin of 61.7%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ACR's strongest growth driver at +98.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-27.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-79.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 23.3% (moderate) and 7.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 37.89% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Eagle Point Credit Management LLC 7.51%
BlackRock Inc 2.88%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.95%
Nokomis Capital LLC 1.20%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 0.92%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ACR generates approximately $960 of gross profit, $617 of operating income, and $24 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.30% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ACR has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 164.25M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23
Volume (30-day avg) 42.1K shares
Beta 1.06
52 Weeks Range 10.21 - 24.61
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.21 - 24.61
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.11

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Commercial Real Estate LendingInterest income from floating-rate bridge loans provided to property owners.The company makes money primarily by acting as a bank for commercial property developers, earning interest on the loans provided.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 10.64
Enterprise Value 2.00B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.95
Enterprise Value 2.00B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 21.33
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 15.67M
Shares Floating 1.10M
Shares Outstanding 15.67M
Shares Floating 1.10M
Percent Insiders 37.89
Percent Institutions 23.31

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Acres Commercial Realty Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Uniondale, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2006-02-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Mark Steven Fogel
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Mortgage
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

ACRES Commercial Realty Corp., a real estate investment trust (REIT), focuses on the origination, holding, and management of commercial real estate mortgage loans and equity investments in commercial real estate property in the United States. The company invests in commercial real estate credit investments, including floating-rate first mortgage loans, first priority interests in first mortgage loans, subordinated interests in first mortgage loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity investments, and CRE whole loans, and equity investments. It 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 formerly known as Exantas Capital Corp. and changed its name to ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. in February 2021. ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Uniondale, New York.