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Global Net Lease, Inc.(GNL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$6.85
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GNL

11/10/2026: GNL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Global Net Lease, Inc. is a diversified REIT specializing in single-tenant, net-lease commercial properties across the U.S. and Europe. Following its recent merger and transition to internal management, the company is focused on streamlining its portfolio and reducing leverage. Its primary growth opportunity lies in portfolio optimization and potential acquisitions in the industrial sector, while key risks include exposure to the office market and interest-rate sensitivity. The stock is best suited for income-oriented dividend investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the commercial real estate sector. Investors should monitor progress on debt reduction and the performance of its office asset dispositions.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company is more focused on yield and stabilization than rapid capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has not demonstrated sustained upward price momentum characteristic of momentum plays.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive based on price-to-FFO, but underlying debt levels require careful assessment.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveGNL is structured as a REIT primarily to provide recurring income to shareholders through dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's leverage profile and sector exposure contribute to higher-than-average risk for a REIT.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is subject to fluctuations driven by interest rate news and sector-wide sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumFFO multiples are impacted by market perception of the company's leverage and management transition.
Competition risk (interest rate sensitive REITs)Medium / highStronger competitors with lower costs of capital can outbid GNL for premium properties.
Business qualityMediumPortfolio quality is diversified but includes older office assets that require management attention.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are dependent on stable cash flow and disciplined capital allocation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully managing the post-merger integration and de-leveraging the balance sheet is critical.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.62%
Avg. Invested days 34
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GNL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GNL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, weak growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 38.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-71.4%), negative revenue growth (-38.2%), weak profitability (net margin -45.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GNL's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (38.0% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 3-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
GNL's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -25.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-38.2%, negative) and earnings growth (-71.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.1% and approximately 98.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 9.41% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 14.27%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 9.14%
State Street Corp 4.89%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.13%
Brown Advisory Holdings Inc 2.83%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GNL generates approximately $129 of gross profit, $338 of operating income, and $380 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 weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -19.13% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GNL has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.44
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.44
Volume (30-day avg) 3.2M shares
Beta 1.06
52 Weeks Range 6.78 - 9.40
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.78 - 9.40
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 11.09%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.28

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Rental IncomeLease payments from single-tenant properties across industrial, retail, and office segments.GNL makes money by collecting rent, similar to a landlord, from long-term tenants.
GeographyProperties located across the United States and various countries in Western Europe.The company spreads its risk by owning buildings in different regions globally.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate -0.04
Actual 0.22

Profitability

Profit Margin -2.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) 35.41%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.12%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.78%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 4.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.39
Enterprise Value 4.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.39
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.32
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.3
Shares Outstanding 222.84M
Shares Floating 218.32M
Shares Outstanding 222.84M
Shares Floating 218.32M
Percent Insiders 9.41
Percent Institutions 77.05

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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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

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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)

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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