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Safehold Inc (SAFE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SAFE (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.
Number of Analysts
11 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $21.4
1 Year Target Price $21.4
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.42% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.11B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.84 | 1Y Target Price 21.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.84 | 1Y Target Price 21.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 1.56 | 52 Weeks Range 13.43 - 27.74 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.43 - 27.74 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.60% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.43 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-28 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.4021 | Actual 0.39 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 26.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) 81.11% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.81% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.32% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.84 | Forward PE 10.06 | Enterprise Value 5445101349 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.83 |
Enterprise Value 5445101349 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.83 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.97 | Shares Outstanding 71756000 | Shares Floating 55669707 |
Shares Outstanding 71756000 | Shares Floating 55669707 | ||
Percent Insiders 22.42 | Percent Institutions 74.11 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Safehold Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Safehold Inc. was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from iStar Inc. (now re-branded as Safehold's external manager). It is focused on ground leases, aiming to modernize and institutionalize this often overlooked real estate strategy.
Core Business Areas
- Ground Leases: Acquisition, origination, and management of ground leases on commercial properties.
Leadership and Structure
Jay Sugarman serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company is externally managed by iStar Inc., which provides day-to-day operational services.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ground Leases: Safehold acquires the land beneath commercial properties and leases it back to the building owner. This can unlock capital for the building owner and provides Safehold with a secure, long-term income stream. Market share data is not readily available, but Safehold is a leading player in modern ground leases. Competitors include traditional landowners and other real estate investment trusts (REITs) involved in net lease investments.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The ground lease market is large and fragmented. Safehold is trying to institutionalize this space, previously characterized by small, often private, landowners. Demand is driven by property owners seeking alternative financing and capital release.
Positioning
Safehold is positioned as a modern, institutional-grade ground lease provider, offering long-term, secure income streams and a more efficient capital structure for property owners. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, expertise, and focus on the ground lease sector.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM is trillions of dollars, given the vast amount of commercial real estate in the US that could be subject to a ground lease. Safehold's current holdings represent a very small fraction of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized expertise in ground leases
- First-mover advantage in the modern ground lease market
- Strong relationship with iStar Inc. (external manager)
- Potential for long-term, stable income
- Relatively low capital expenditure requirements
Weaknesses
- Reliance on external management
- Exposure to interest rate risk
- Concentration in commercial real estate
- Potential for tenant defaults
- Relatively high cost of capital compared to traditional REITs
Opportunities
- Continued institutionalization of the ground lease market
- Expansion into new property types and geographic locations
- Increased adoption of ground leases as a financing alternative
- Potential for partnerships with other real estate investors
- Innovation in ground lease structuring and financing
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting commercial real estate
- Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
- Increased competition from other ground lease providers
- Changes in tax laws affecting ground lease investments
- Negative perception of ground leases among some property owners
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SVC
- OLP
- NETL
Competitive Landscape
Safehold's advantage lies in its specialized focus. Competitors may have broader investment mandates or different risk profiles.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Safehold's growth has been driven by acquisitions and originations of new ground leases. Growth rates will depend on the state of the market and their acquisition strategy.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are dependent on market conditions and company strategy. Analyst estimates can be found on financial websites.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments. These are discussed during their quarterly earnings calls.
Summary
Safehold is a unique REIT focused on modernizing ground leases, presenting a potentially stable income stream. Its external management structure and reliance on commercial real estate introduce certain risks. Continued growth depends on favorable market conditions and successful execution of its strategy. Investors should closely monitor interest rates and the health of the commercial real estate market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC.gov)
- Investor Relations Materials
- Financial News Providers (Yahoo Finance, Google Finance)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate. 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.
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About Safehold Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-06-22 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Jay S. Sugarman | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Diversified | Full time employees 74 | Website https://www.safeholdinc.com |
Full time employees 74 | Website https://www.safeholdinc.com | ||
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student housing, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT), seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders.
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