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Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: ACRE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $4.31
1 Year Target Price $4.31
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.41% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 265.68M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.31 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.31 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.37 | 52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 6.80 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 6.80 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 16.63% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.33 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -22.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 67.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.04% | Return on Equity (TTM) -3.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7.34 | Enterprise Value 1063184192 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.29 |
Enterprise Value 1063184192 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.29 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 235.01 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 55005400 | Shares Floating 53995371 |
Shares Outstanding 55005400 | Shares Floating 53995371 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.52 | Percent Institutions 45.34 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ares Commercial Real Estate
Company Overview
History and Background
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) was formed in 2011 as a specialty finance company managed by Ares Management Corporation. It focuses on originating, investing in, and managing middle-market commercial real estate loans and related investments.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial Real Estate Lending: Originates and invests in senior mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and other commercial real estate debt investments. Provides financing for a variety of property types, including office, industrial, multifamily, retail, and hospitality.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a management team with extensive experience in commercial real estate finance. Ares Management serves as the external manager, providing operational and strategic support.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Senior Mortgage Loans: Primarily invests in first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate. Market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely, but ACRE competes with other REITs, banks, and private credit funds in this space. Competitors include Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) and Starwood Property Trust (STWD).
- Mezzanine Loans and Subordinate Debt: Provides mezzanine financing and other subordinate debt options for commercial real estate projects. Market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely. Competitors include Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) and TPG Real Estate Finance Trust (TRTX).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The commercial real estate lending market is influenced by factors such as interest rates, economic growth, property values, and regulatory changes. Increased interest rates and economic uncertainty can impact demand for commercial real estate loans.
Positioning
ACRE is a specialty finance company focused on the middle-market commercial real estate debt space. Its competitive advantages include its relationship with Ares Management and its expertise in originating and managing commercial real estate loans.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for commercial real estate lending is in the trillions of dollars. ACRE's position is focused on a specific segment of this vast market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Relationship with Ares Management
- Focus on middle-market commercial real estate
- Diversified loan portfolio
Weaknesses
- External management structure
- Sensitivity to interest rate changes
- Reliance on capital markets
- Credit risk associated with borrowers
Opportunities
- Increased demand for commercial real estate financing
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Strategic partnerships with other lenders
- Growth in alternative lending channels
Threats
- Economic recession
- Rising interest rates
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BXMT
- STWD
- ARI
- TRTX
Competitive Landscape
ACRE competes in a fragmented market with larger and smaller players. Its focus on the middle market provides some differentiation, but it faces challenges from larger, more diversified REITs.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth unavailable without live data scraping.
Future Projections: Future projections unavailable without live data scraping.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives unavailable without live data scraping.
Summary
Ares Commercial Real Estate focuses on CRE lending, which exposes it to interest rate and credit risks. Ares Management's backing and focus on the middle market is a positive, but they also need to watch out for economic downturns. The company must maintain strong risk management and adapt to changes in the market to maintain profitability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Public filings, Company website, Industry reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ares Commercial Real Estate
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2012-04-26 | CEO & Director Mr. Bryan Patrick Donohoe | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Mortgage | Full time employees - | Website https://www.arescre.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.arescre.com | ||
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a specialty finance company, engages in originating and investing in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments in the United States. It provides loan opportunities for the owners, operators, and sponsors of CRE properties. The company's investments includes senior mortgage loans, subordinate debt, preferred equity products, mezzanine loans, and other CRE investments, including commercial mortgage-backed securities. It has elected and qualified to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for the United States federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.
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