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Site Centers Corp(SITC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
0.00%
LAST CLOSE
$3.42
10/02/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SITC

10/02/2026: SITC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Site Centers Corp is a specialized REIT that manages a portfolio of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers across the United States. The company’s primary strength lies in its strategic focus on necessity-based retail assets in suburban markets, which have historically demonstrated resilience against economic downturns. Growth is primarily driven by internal redevelopment and disciplined capital recycling rather than aggressive expansion. Key risks include sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations and potential challenges from shifts in retail consumer behavior. The stock is best suited for income-focused investors who value the consistent dividend payouts associated with the retail REIT model, though they should monitor tenant occupancy and the company's ongoing capital management strategy.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely driven by internal asset management rather than rapid unit expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to trade based on long-term REIT fundamentals rather than short-term momentum signals.
Value investorStrong fitThe REIT structure often allows value-oriented investors to capture stable cash flows at reasonable valuation multiples.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company historically provides consistent dividend income typical of the retail REIT sector.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRetail REITs face inherent economic cyclicality and interest rate sensitivity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumReal estate stock prices fluctuate based on broader market sentiment and interest rate expectations.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in cap rates can significantly impact the implied valuation of the portfolio.
Competition risk (Retail REIT peers)Medium / highThe company competes with much larger, well-capitalized players for prime retail locations.
Business qualityMediumSuccess depends on maintaining high occupancy rates and attracting stable, creditworthy tenants.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on rental income and FFO generation, which can be impacted by economic downturns.
Execution riskMediumManagement must successfully execute redevelopment and recycling strategies to drive growth.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 32.67%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SITC receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SITC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 15.9%) and strong profitability (net margin 144.4%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-66.6%), negative revenue growth (-55.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.42%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SITC's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (15.9% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
SITC's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -55.6% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-66.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-65.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 109.1% and approximately 80.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.42%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.60%
Rush Island Management, LP 8.58%
AQR Capital Management LLC 5.80%
Gumshoe Capital Management LLC 5.09%
Irenic Capital Management LP 4.97%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SITC generates approximately $-57 of gross profit, $-13 of operating income, and $159 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with soft cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.13% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SITC has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 183.66M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 1.45
1Y Target Price 3.5
Price to earnings Ratio 1.45
1Y Target Price 3.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 1.02
52 Weeks Range 2.80 - 5.22
Updated Date 10/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.80 - 5.22
Updated Date 10/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.41

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Rental RevenueBase rents, percentage rents, and expense reimbursements from retail tenants.The company earns money primarily by collecting rent from a variety of retail businesses in its shopping centers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 1.45
Forward PE 55.25
Enterprise Value -74.70M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.62
Enterprise Value -74.70M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.62
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.39
Shares Outstanding 52.48M
Shares Floating 42.13M
Shares Outstanding 52.48M
Shares Floating 42.13M
Percent Insiders 0.42
Percent Institutions 109.05

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Site Centers Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Beachwood, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 1993-02-02
President, CEO & Director Mr. David R. Lukes
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Retail
Full time employees 155
Full time employees 155

SITE Centers Corp. is an owner and manager of open-air shopping centers. The Company is a self-administered and self-managed REIT operating as a fully integrated real estate company, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SITC. SITE Centers Corp. was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Beachwood, United States.