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Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation(CMCT)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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- Profit
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CMCT
09/25/2026: CMCT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation is a niche REIT specializing in urban office, multifamily, and hospitality assets. Its primary strength lies in its affiliation with the CIM Group, which provides access to institutional-grade development and property sourcing expertise. The company’s growth story hinges on its ability to successfully reposition urban assets into high-demand, mixed-use spaces. However, it faces significant risks from high debt levels, interest rate sensitivity, and a structural decline in office occupancy. Investors should monitor the company's progress in property stabilization and its effectiveness in managing refinancing needs, as the stock best suits those seeking specialized, opportunistic exposure to commercial real estate.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company's focus on mature real estate assets limits high-growth potential. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks the consistent upward price momentum typically sought by this style. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value investors may be interested if the assets are trading at a significant discount to NAV. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividends are available but are sensitive to REIT operational stability. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High leverage and sensitivity to the office sector create volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's limited liquidity and sector sensitivity often lead to wider price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Determining the true net asset value of commercial property is difficult in fluctuating markets. |
| Competition risk (Office sector) | High | Strong competition from larger, well-capitalized REITs limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | The portfolio quality is decent but remains tied to the challenged office environment. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Payouts can be inconsistent based on the company's capital allocation needs. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successful repositioning of complex urban assets is difficult and costly. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -32.01% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.53M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.65 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.65 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 28.0K shares | Beta 0.85 | 52 Weeks Range 1.90 - 1441.00 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.90 - 1441.00 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3068.42 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Office Leasing | Rental income from creative and professional tenants in urban markets. | Core income stream linked to office occupancy. |
| Multifamily/Hospitality | Rental income from residential units and revenue from hotel operations. | Provides diversification beyond traditional commercial space. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.59 | Enterprise Value 560.80M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 |
Enterprise Value 560.80M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.93 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.29 | Shares Outstanding 3.22M | Shares Floating 2.82M |
Shares Outstanding 3.22M | Shares Floating 2.82M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.75 | Percent Institutions 16.58 |
Upturn AI Summary
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | CEO - | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Office | Full time employees 5 | |
Full time employees 5 | |||
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (CMCT) is a real estate investment trust. It owns, operates and develops premier multifamily and creative office assets in vibrant communities throughout the United States. CMCT is a leader in creative office, acquiring and developing properties catering to rapidly growing industries such as technology, media and entertainment. CMCT applies the expertise of CIM Group, L.P. to the acquisition, development, and operation of top-tier multifamily properties situated in dynamic markets with similar business and employment characteristics to its creative office investments. CMCT also owns one hotel in Northern California. CMCT is operated by affiliates of CIM Group, L.P., a vertically integrated owner and operator of real assets with multi-disciplinary expertise and in-house research, acquisition, credit analysis, development, finance, leasing, and onsite property management capabilities. Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation was established on April 06, 1993 and is incorporated in Maryland.
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