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Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation(CMCT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$3.13
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CMCT

10/23/2026: CMCT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation is a diversified real estate investment trust focused on office, multifamily, and hospitality assets in urban markets. While the company benefits from a partnership with CIM Group, it currently faces headwinds from high leverage and structural changes in office demand. The primary investment story involves the potential for value-add repositioning of its portfolio, particularly through multifamily conversions. However, significant risks remain, including high sensitivity to interest rates and ongoing office sector volatility. The stock may suit investors willing to tolerate high risk for potential turnaround, though dividend instability and balance sheet pressure are key developments to monitor closely.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's focus on asset stabilization rather than rapid expansion limits immediate growth appeal.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has not demonstrated the sustained upward momentum required for this strategy.
Value investorMixed fitCMCT may appear undervalued based on asset values, but balance sheet leverage presents a significant risk factor.
Dividend investorWeak fitDividend reliability has been inconsistent, making it less suitable for pure income seekers.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and exposure to volatile urban office markets create high risk for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large swings based on interest rate sentiment and sector-specific news.
Valuation riskMedium / highReal estate appraisal values can be subjective and may not align with market price during downturns.
Competition risk (Office/Residential)HighCMCT faces intense competition from larger, well-capitalized REITs for quality tenants and assets.
Business qualityMediumThe portfolio is functional but faces structural challenges from current remote work trends.
Dividend incomeHighInconsistent payouts limit utility for investors relying on stable income streams.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully repositioning urban assets in a high-cost capital environment is inherently difficult.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -28.75%
Avg. Invested days 16
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CMCT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CMCT has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-54.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -12.9%), negative revenue growth (-6.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CMCT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex -17.4% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CMCT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -6.3% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-54.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-140.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 16.0% (soft) and 87.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 1.75% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

CAMBRIDGE Invest RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. 6.67%
Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 1.84%
Blackhawk Capital Partners 1.75%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.27%
Seros Financial, LLC 0.51%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CMCT generates approximately $-103 of gross profit, $71 of operating income, and $-129 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.19%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CMCT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.07M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.65
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.65
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares
Beta 1.09
52 Weeks Range 1.78 - 1441.00
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.78 - 1441.00
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2770.3

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Rental RevenueLease income from office tenants and multifamily residents.The primary source of cash flow is monthly rent payments.
Hospitality OperationsRoom revenue and services from owned hotel properties.Revenue fluctuates based on travel demand and local tourism.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 5.59
Enterprise Value 562.10M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value 562.10M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.34
Shares Outstanding 3.22M
Shares Floating 2.82M
Shares Outstanding 3.22M
Shares Floating 2.82M
Percent Insiders 1.75
Percent Institutions 15.96

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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🛡️ Financial Safety

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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