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Power REIT (PW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: PW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -51.4% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.76M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 44 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 0.63 - 2.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.63 - 2.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -7.29 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -79.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.06% | Return on Equity (TTM) -139.84% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 48519859 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 |
Enterprise Value 48519859 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.09 | Shares Outstanding 3389660 | Shares Floating 2707288 |
Shares Outstanding 3389660 | Shares Floating 2707288 | ||
Percent Insiders 18.12 | Percent Institutions 6.82 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Power REIT
Company Overview
History and Background
Power REIT was founded in 2012 as a real estate investment trust (REIT). Initially focused on infrastructure assets supporting transportation and energy, it has since evolved to focus primarily on controlled environment agriculture (CEA) real estate, including cannabis cultivation facilities and renewable energy properties.
Core Business Areas
- CEA Real Estate: Power REIT acquires and leases real estate used for controlled environment agriculture, primarily cannabis cultivation facilities. This includes greenhouses and other indoor growing facilities.
- Renewable Energy: Power REIT owns and leases solar farm land to tenants generating income through leasing arrangement.
Leadership and Structure
David H. Lesser serves as Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a typical REIT structure, overseen by a board of directors and managed by an executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CEA Facility Leases: Power REIT leases greenhouse and other CEA facilities to cannabis operators. Revenue is derived from rental income. Market share is difficult to determine precisely due to the fragmented nature of the cannabis real estate market, but Power REIT focuses on well-capitalized operators. Competitors include Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) and NewLake Capital Partners (NLCP).
- Solar Farm Land Leases: Power REIT leases land to solar farm operators. Revenue is derived from rental income. Market share is difficult to determine precisely but Power REIT targets renewable energy projects. Competitors include Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) and NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The CEA market, especially cannabis cultivation, is experiencing rapid growth. The renewable energy sector is also growing due to government incentives and increasing demand for clean energy.
Positioning
Power REIT positions itself as a specialized REIT focused on providing real estate solutions to the CEA and renewable energy industries. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus and expertise in these specific sectors.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The CEA market is projected to reach billions of dollars in the coming years. The renewable energy market is significantly larger. Power REIT is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by focusing on strategic acquisitions and leases.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Niche focus on high-growth CEA and renewable energy sectors
- Experienced management team
- Strong lease agreements with tenants
- Potential for capital appreciation
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- High debt levels
- Concentration risk in the cannabis industry
- Dependence on regulatory environment for cannabis
Opportunities
- Expansion into new CEA markets and geographies
- Acquisition of additional properties
- Increased demand for cannabis and renewable energy
- Potential for strategic partnerships
Threats
- Regulatory changes in the cannabis industry
- Competition from larger REITs
- Economic downturn
- Fluctuations in interest rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IIPR
- NLCP
- HASI
- NEP
Competitive Landscape
Power REIT is a smaller player compared to IIPR and other larger REITs. Its focus on specific niches provides a competitive advantage, but also exposes it to sector-specific risks.
Major Acquisitions
Phillips Greenhouse
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 22
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of CEA footprint.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions and expansion within the CEA sector.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the company's ability to secure new leases and acquisitions. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on strategic acquisitions and strengthening relationships with tenants.
Summary
Power REIT is a specialized REIT focused on the CEA and renewable energy sectors. It has experienced volatile financial performance. It faces regulatory risks, competition, and macroeconomic factors. The company's success depends on its ability to manage these risks and execute its growth strategy effectively.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence.
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.
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About Power REIT
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Old Bethpage, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1980-03-17 | Chairman, CEO, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer Mr. David H. Lesser | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Specialty | Full time employees - | Website https://www.pwreit.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.pwreit.com | ||
Power REIT (ticker: PW) is a real-estate investment trust (REIT) that owns real estate related to properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture (greenhouses), Renewable Energy and Transportation. Power REIT is a specialized real estate investment trust, building upon the legacy of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railroad ("P&WV"). P&WV was previously listed on AMEX and was the first listed infrastructure REIT, having received a revenue ruling from the IRS in the late 1960s qualifying its railroad property as a REIT qualifying real estate asset.
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