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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4432
Positioning
Market Dominance
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate
Trading
$61M
David Bistricer
Clipper Realty Inc. acquires, owns, manages, operates and repositions multifamily residential and commercial properties in the New York metropolitan area. The company has a portfolio in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = CLPR ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$SII SPROTT INC. | 75 | 91 | 87 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PUK PRUDENTIAL PLC | 73 | 88 | 97 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NMR NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 72 | 81 | 92 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 69 | 82 | 80 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC | 68 | 81 | 93 | 76 | 5.0x | 3.5x | 13.2% | 4.1% | 99.9% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 16.0x | $775M | VS | |
$SLF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC | 68 | 83 | 95 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CBOE Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 68 | 75 | 63 | 77 | 21.3x | 15.7x | 24.0% | 13.7% | 41.7% | 32.4% | 26.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 30.0x | $25.7B | VS | |
$VTMX Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. | 67 | 69 | 77 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 67 | 64 | 82 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GLDM World Gold Trust | 66 | 54 | 85 | 92 | 11.3x | 11.3x | - | 20.9% | 100.0% | 97.1% | 554.8% | -19.0% | 0.0% | - | $32.0B | VS | |
$CLPR Clipper Realty Inc. | 31 | 28 | 34 | 15 | - | 1.5x | 40.8% | -3.4% | 11.4% | 5.0% | -26.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% | - | $61M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 11.9x | 7.8x | 9.0% | 1.3% | 77.7% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 31.3/100. It ranks #4432 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All RatingsROIC 0.6% vs WACC 1.2% (spread -0.6%)
GM 11% vs sector 78%, OM 5% vs sector 18%
Capital turnover 0.03x
Rev growth 1%, 9yr history
Interest coverage 0.7x, Net debt/EBITDA 73.9x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR) as Avoid with a composite score of 31.3/100 at a current price of $3.36. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Clipper Realty Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 31.3/100 places it at rank #4432 in our full universe.
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Returns on equity of 40.8% exceed cost of capital.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Clipper Realty Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Clipper Realty Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 31.3/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4432 of 7,333 stocks, CLPR falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
CLPR's quality score of 28/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 40.8% (sector avg: 9.0%), gross margins of 11.4% (sector avg: 77.7%), net margins of -26.9% (sector avg: 21.9%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 34/100, CLPR appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 1.49x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Clipper Realty Inc.'s investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 0.9% vs. a sector average of 10.7% and a return on assets of -3.4% (sector: 1.3%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
Clipper Realty Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 15/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 0.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.80 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
CLPR's stability score of 31/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.80. Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
The short interest score of 44/100 for CLPR suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $61M market cap (micro-cap), Clipper Realty Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Clipper Realty Inc. offers an attractive dividend yield of 10.0%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 2.0%. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
Clipper Realty Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4432 of 7,333 overall (40th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 40.8% exceeding the 9.0% sector median and operating margins of 5.0% below the 18.1% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate peers.
While CLPR currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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EV/EBITDA 81% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 354% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 85% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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