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Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: 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 $4.86
1 Year Target Price $4.86
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.27% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.16B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.86 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.86 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 1.43 | 52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 6.12 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 6.12 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.13% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.39 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-23 | When - | Estimate 0.0093 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -145.29% | Operating Margin (TTM) 60.94% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.67% | Return on Equity (TTM) -25.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.67 | Enterprise Value 12600555000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.21 |
Enterprise Value 12600555000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 13.67 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7 | Shares Outstanding 601100000 | Shares Floating 493779606 |
Shares Outstanding 601100000 | Shares Floating 493779606 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.32 | Percent Institutions 59.49 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Medical Properties Trust Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Medical Properties Trust Inc. (MPT) was founded in 2003. It focuses on investing in healthcare facilities through sale-leaseback transactions and mortgage loans. MPT has grown significantly by expanding its portfolio and geographic reach, becoming one of the largest hospital REITs.
Core Business Areas
- Hospital Investments: MPT's primary business is investing in hospitals and other healthcare facilities through long-term leases and mortgages. They own facilities which are leased to hospital operators.
- Sale-Leaseback Transactions: MPT acquires healthcare properties and leases them back to the operators, providing capital to the operators while MPT generates rental income.
- Mortgage Lending: MPT also provides mortgage financing to hospital operators, securing their investment with the underlying real estate.
Leadership and Structure
Edward K. Aldag, Jr. is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a typical REIT structure, focusing on property management and investment activities.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Hospital Real Estate Leases: MPT leases hospital properties to various operators. They generate revenue from long-term lease agreements. Competitors include other healthcare REITs like Welltower and Ventas. Market share data is difficult to precisely ascertain as it varies by region and type of facility.
- Mortgage Financing: MPT provides mortgage financing to hospital operators. They earn interest income from these loans. Competitors are traditional banks and other financial institutions offering real estate financing. Market share data is not readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The healthcare REIT industry is driven by demographic trends, increasing healthcare spending, and the need for healthcare operators to access capital. Consolidation and technological advancements are also shaping the industry.
Positioning
MPT is a leading hospital REIT, specializing in sale-leaseback transactions and mortgage lending. Its competitive advantage lies in its expertise in healthcare real estate and its long-term relationships with hospital operators.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for healthcare real estate is significant, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. MPT is positioned to capture a portion of this market through strategic investments and partnerships. Exact figures depend on specific definitions and data sources.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized expertise in healthcare real estate
- Long-term lease agreements providing stable cash flow
- Diversified portfolio of healthcare facilities
- Strong relationships with hospital operators
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Concentration of tenants
- Sensitivity to changes in healthcare regulations
- Dependence on the financial health of hospital operators
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of additional healthcare facilities
- Development of new healthcare properties
- Partnerships with healthcare providers
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Economic downturn affecting hospital operations
- Changes in healthcare reimbursement policies
- Increased competition from other REITs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WELL
- VTR
- NHI
Competitive Landscape
MPT faces competition from other healthcare REITs. Its competitive advantages include its specialization in hospitals and its long-term relationships with operators. Disadvantages include its high debt levels and tenant concentration.
Major Acquisitions
Ernest Health
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 178
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded MPT's footprint in inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: MPT has grown through acquisitions and expansion of its property portfolio. However, recent financial performance has been volatile.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but projections generally assume continued growth in revenue driven by acquisitions, but earnings are unpredictable. These depend on successful integration of acquisitions and tenant performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions, dispositions of underperforming assets, and efforts to strengthen tenant relationships.
Summary
Medical Properties Trust faces financial challenges and a high debt burden. While its specialization in hospital real estate provides some stability, tenant concentration and sensitivity to healthcare regulations pose risks. Strategic acquisitions offer growth potential, but successful integration is crucial. Overall, MPT requires careful monitoring and management to navigate the complex healthcare REIT landscape. Its weaknesses are its debt and tenant concentration and needs to be cautious of healthcare reimbursemnt policies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, SEC reports, Analyst reports, REIT industry reports, Financial News Sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Data may be based on estimates and subject to change. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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 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 393 facilities and approximately 39,000 licensed beds in nine countries and across three continents as of March 31, 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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