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Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/02/2025: MPW (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
11 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $5.14
1 Year Target Price $5.14
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.29% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.37B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.14 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 1.49 | 52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 6.12 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 6.12 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.69% | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -70.08% | Operating Margin (TTM) 58.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.38% | Return on Equity (TTM) -13.97% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.67 | Enterprise Value 12748634000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.34 |
Enterprise Value 12748634000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 13.66 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.28 | Shares Outstanding 601500000 | Shares Floating 494463075 |
Shares Outstanding 601500000 | Shares Floating 494463075 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.26 | Percent Institutions 57.85 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Medical Properties Trust Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) was founded in 2003 as a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) to acquire and develop net-leased hospital facilities. It aimed to provide capital solutions to hospital operators, allowing them to focus on patient care. MPT has grown significantly through acquisitions and developments.
Core Business Areas
- Hospital Facilities: Invests in and leases hospital facilities, including general acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialty facilities.
Leadership and Structure
Edward K. Aldag, Jr. is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates as a REIT.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Real Estate Leases to Hospitals: MPT's primary offering is leasing real estate to hospital operators. They collect rent from these leases. It is difficult to pinpoint precise market share data as this is a very fragmented market. Competitors include other healthcare REITs and private equity firms. Hospital operators are tenants, not competitors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The healthcare REIT industry is driven by the demand for healthcare services, aging populations, and the need for capital by hospital operators. The industry is subject to regulatory changes and economic conditions.
Positioning
MPT is one of the largest hospital REITs. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, expertise in hospital real estate, and relationships with hospital operators.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is substantial, encompassing all hospital real estate in the US and globally. MPT aims to expand its portfolio through acquisitions and developments, increasing their market share within the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large portfolio of hospital properties
- Experienced management team
- Diversified tenant base (to some extent)
- Access to capital markets
- Long-term leases with rent escalations
Weaknesses
- Tenant concentration risk (e.g., Steward)
- Exposure to operator financial health
- High debt levels
- Interest rate sensitivity
- Negative press on transparency of some dealings.
Opportunities
- Acquire additional hospital properties
- Expand into new geographic markets
- Develop new hospital facilities
- Partner with strong hospital operators
- Sale and leaseback transactions with hospital systems.
Threats
- Economic downturn affecting hospital profitability
- Changes in healthcare regulations
- Rising interest rates
- Increased competition from other REITs and private equity firms
- Tenant bankruptcies or lease defaults
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HCA
- NHI
- SBRA
Competitive Landscape
MPT competes with other healthcare REITs and private equity firms. Its advantages include its scale and focus on hospital real estate. Disadvantages include tenant concentration and debt levels.
Major Acquisitions
Springstone Healthcare
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 125
- Strategic Rationale: Expands behavioral health presence by investing in new Springstone facilities via sale-leaseback transactions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: MPT has grown rapidly through acquisitions. Analyze the growth in portfolio size and revenue over the past years.
Future Projections: Consult analyst estimates for revenue, earnings, and dividend growth. These projections can fluctuate significantly.
Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent acquisitions, divestitures, or strategic partnerships undertaken by MPT.
Summary
Medical Properties Trust is a large hospital REIT facing challenges. While its scale and expertise are strengths, tenant concentration and debt are concerns. Future growth depends on strategic acquisitions and effective tenant management. The company's high dividend yield may be at risk given current financial conditions.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Financial data and market conditions are subject to change. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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About Medical Properties Trust Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Birmingham, AL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-07-08 | Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Edward K. Aldag Jr. | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Healthcare Facilities | Full time employees 118 | |
Full time employees 118 | |||
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is a self-advised real estate investment trust formed in 2003 to acquire and develop net-leased hospital facilities. From its inception in Birmingham, Alabama, the Company has grown to become one of the world's largest owners of hospital real estate with 388 facilities and approximately 39,000 licensed beds in nine countries and across three continents as of September 30, 2025. MPT's financing model facilitates acquisitions and recapitalizations and allows operators of hospitals to unlock the value of their real estate assets to fund facility improvements, technology upgrades and other investments in operations.
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