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SL Green Realty Corp(SLG)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SLG
09/24/2026: SLG (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
SL Green Realty Corp is a prominent real estate investment trust focused on managing and developing office properties in New York City. The company holds a significant footprint in Manhattan, supported by a vertically integrated business model and supplemental revenue from debt and preferred equity financing. Its main opportunity lies in attracting high-quality tenants through modern, premier office spaces, although it faces considerable risks from hybrid work trends and high interest rates. The stock may suit dividend-oriented investors, though it carries volatility risks typical of the office sector. Investors should monitor occupancy trends and the company’s success in managing its debt maturity profile.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers growth potential through urban redevelopment but faces secular headwinds. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The sector has generally experienced downward pressure, making momentum signals inconsistent. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Current market valuations for office REITs may present a deep-value opportunity for long-term investors. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company provides income distributions typical of the REIT structure. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High leverage and sensitivity to urban office cycles introduce significant volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to sharp shifts in market sentiment regarding office real estate. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Asset valuations are sensitive to cap rate expansion in a high-rate environment. |
| Competition risk (office leasing) | Medium / high | Intense competition for high-quality tenants limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | The portfolio is high-quality but heavily exposed to a single geography. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividend stability depends on consistent FFO and management's capital allocation. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The strategy requires disciplined asset management and successful capital recycling. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 38.06% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.90B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 58.79 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 58.79 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 823.8K shares | Beta 1.6 | 52 Weeks Range 33.77 - 60.09 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 33.77 - 60.09 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.64% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.77 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Office Leasing | Rental income from diverse corporate tenants in NYC. | Most revenue comes from leasing office space in major Manhattan buildings. |
| Structured Finance | Interest income from mezzanine debt and preferred equity. | The company earns interest by lending money to other real estate projects. |
| Geography: New York City | Concentrated portfolio in Manhattan. | The company's success is tied almost entirely to the health of the New York City economy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 67.11 | Enterprise Value 8.83B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.91 |
Enterprise Value 8.83B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.43 | Shares Outstanding 70.85M | Shares Floating 70.66M |
Shares Outstanding 70.85M | Shares Floating 70.66M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.24 | Percent Institutions 104.74 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About SL Green Realty Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-08-15 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Marc Holliday | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Office | Full time employees 1289 | Website https://www.slgreen.com |
Full time employees 1289 | Website https://www.slgreen.com | ||
SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of June 30, 2026, SL Green held interests in 54 buildings totaling 30.6 million square feet, which included ownership interests in 29.2 million square feet and 1.4 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments, excluding fund investments, and managed 4 buildings totaling 0.9 million square feet owned by third parties. SL Green Realty Corp. was incorporated in 1980 in Maryland and is based in New York.
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