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Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (CMCT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/13/2025: CMCT (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
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $100
1 Year Target Price $100
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6% | Avg. Invested days 17 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.68M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 100 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 100 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 4.03 - 673.81 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.03 - 673.81 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 48.35% | Basic EPS (TTM) -325.52 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -22.74% | Operating Margin (TTM) 11.67% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) -8.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.59 | Enterprise Value 824319047 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 |
Enterprise Value 824319047 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.7 | Shares Outstanding 754607 | Shares Floating 551882 |
Shares Outstanding 754607 | Shares Floating 551882 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.39 | Percent Institutions 11.65 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 100 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (CMCT) is a REIT focused on owning and operating properties in creative media and community-based markets. Founded in 1999 as Capstead Mortgage Corporation, it initially focused on residential mortgage investments. In 2021, it underwent a strategic shift, transforming into a diversified REIT focused on the creative media and community sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Creative Media: Investments in properties utilized by media, tech, and entertainment companies, including office buildings, production facilities, and data centers.
- Community Investing: Acquisition of multifamily, student housing, and mixed-use properties located in diverse communities.
Leadership and Structure
David Thompson serves as CEO. The organizational structure includes divisions for investments, asset management, and finance, overseen by a board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Creative Office Space: Providing office space tailored for media and tech companies in key markets. This involves leasing space and property management. Market share data is not readily available, but competitors include REITs such as Boston Properties (BXP) and SL Green Realty Corp (SLG).
- Multifamily Properties: Owning and operating multifamily residential properties. Occupancy rates and net operating income are key metrics. Competitors include Equity Residential (EQR) and AvalonBay Communities (AVB).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The REIT market is influenced by interest rates, economic growth, and property-specific demand. The creative media sector is driven by content creation and streaming trends, while the multifamily sector depends on housing demand and affordability.
Positioning
CMCT differentiates itself by focusing on niche sectors within the real estate market. It has a focused acquisition strategy in areas not heavily targeted by larger REITs, giving a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for REITs is large, but CMCT focuses on smaller, higher-growth segments. The total US commercial REIT market capitalization is in the trillions. Their TAM will be a fraction of this based on niche focus.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Niche market focus
- Experienced management team
- Disciplined capital allocation
- High barrier to entry in their select sectors
Weaknesses
- Smaller market capitalization compared to larger REITs
- Higher volatility due to niche market focus
- Sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations
- Dependence on key tenants
Opportunities
- Growth in content creation driving demand for creative office space
- Increased demand for multifamily housing in diverse communities
- Strategic acquisitions of undervalued properties
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting property values and tenant demand
- Increased competition from larger REITs
- Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
- Regulatory changes impacting the real estate industry
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLG
- BXP
- EQR
- AVB
Competitive Landscape
CMCT is a smaller, more focused player compared to larger, more diversified REITs. CMCT's advantage lies in its niche focus which also means is not as liquid of a share as other similar companies.
Major Acquisitions
JAC Partners
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 325
- Strategic Rationale: This acquisition expanded CMCT's presence in the digital infrastructure space, providing access to data centers and network facilities critical for creative media companies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires historical financial data to analyze growth trends not currently available.
Future Projections: Requires analyst estimates for future growth which is currently not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include property acquisitions and strategic investments in targeted markets.
Summary
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation is a niche REIT focused on creative media and community-based properties. While smaller than major REITs, its focused strategy allows it to capitalize on specific market trends. It faces risks from economic fluctuations and competition but has opportunities for growth through strategic acquisitions and expanding market reach. It needs to be aware of rising interest rates in order to remain profitable.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data are estimates based on available information. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
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 Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | CEO - | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Office | Full time employees 5 | |
Full time employees 5 | |||
As of March 31, 2025, our real estate portfolio consisted of 27 assets, all of which were fee-simple properties and five of which we own through investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (the "Unconsolidated Joint Ventures"). Our Unconsolidated Joint Ventures contain one office property, one multifamily site currently under development, two multifamily properties (one of which has been partially converted from office into multifamily units and is now being classified as a multifamily property) and one commercial development site. The portfolio includes 12 office properties, totaling approximately 1.3 million rentable square feet, four multifamily properties totaling 696 units, nine development sites (three of which are being used as parking lots) and one 505-room hotel with an ancillary parking garage.
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