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Power REIT (PW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: 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 10/17/2025 |
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 originally organized in 1969. Initially focused on traditional real estate, the company transitioned to specializing in renewable energy infrastructure and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities. It has evolved by acquiring and leasing strategic properties in these sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Renewable Energy Infrastructure: Power REIT owns and leases real estate related to renewable energy projects, primarily solar farms. This includes land underlying solar farms and related infrastructure.
- Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA): Power REIT invests in and leases properties used for CEA, particularly cannabis cultivation facilities. These properties are typically greenhouses or indoor grow facilities.
Leadership and Structure
David H. Lesser is the Chairman and CEO. The organizational structure consists of executive management overseeing acquisitions, asset management, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Solar Farm Land Leases: Power REIT leases land to solar farm operators. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but Power REIT focuses on niche markets with high barriers to entry. Competitors include other REITs and private landowners with suitable properties. Revenue associated is dependent on lease agreements, but this is a significant income source for the company.
- CEA Facility Leases: Power REIT leases greenhouse and indoor grow facilities to cannabis cultivators. The market is competitive and highly regulated with many private companies, and REITs, and limited market share data. Competitors include other REITs, private equity firms, and specialized agricultural real estate companies. Revenue associated is dependent on lease agreements, but this is a significant income source for the company.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The renewable energy industry is experiencing substantial growth driven by government incentives and increasing demand for clean energy. The CEA sector, particularly cannabis cultivation, is also expanding rapidly, but faces regulatory uncertainties and market volatility.
Positioning
Power REIT positions itself as a specialized REIT focusing on the intersection of renewable energy and agriculture. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus, experienced management team, and ability to structure creative financing solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for renewable energy infrastructure and CEA is significant. Market forecasts are in the billions of dollars. Power REIT is positioned to capture a portion of this market through strategic acquisitions and leasing arrangements.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Niche focus in high-growth sectors
- Experienced management team
- Ability to structure creative financing solutions
- High occupancy rates in leased properties
- Long-term lease agreements
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Concentration of tenants in specific sectors (cannabis)
- Sensitivity to regulatory changes
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Expansion into new renewable energy technologies
- Strategic acquisitions of complementary assets
- Geographic diversification
- Increased institutional investment in renewable energy and cannabis
- Further expansion of CEA facilities driven by growing demand for cannabis
Threats
- Changes in government regulations regarding renewable energy and cannabis
- Increased competition from larger REITs and private equity firms
- Economic downturn impacting tenant profitability
- Environmental risks associated with renewable energy projects
- Volatility in the cannabis market
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR)
- Americold Realty Trust (COLD)
- Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI)
Competitive Landscape
Power REIT's advantages include its niche focus and experienced management. Disadvantages include its small market capitalization and concentration in specific sectors.
Major Acquisitions
Progressive Care Inc's Medicated Division
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0.5
- Strategic Rationale: Diversification into additional locations and properties within the cannabis business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth can be sourced from company filings. Unable to fill out this information without access to live data. Need access to APIs.
Future Projections: Future projections can be sourced from analyst reports. Unable to fill out this information without access to live data. Need access to APIs.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions of CEA facilities and investments in renewable energy projects.
Summary
Power REIT is a specialized REIT focusing on renewable energy and CEA. The company benefits from its niche focus and experienced management, but faces risks related to regulatory changes and competition. Despite these challenges, Power REIT shows growth potential due to the increasing demand for clean energy and controlled agriculture. Concentration in specific sectors and small market capitalization must be monitored. Overall Power REIT has both strengths and weaknesses as well as facing increasing competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Press releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and thorough research. Market share percentages are approximations due to limited publicly available data and are to be considered illustrative.
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 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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