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Rank
#4549
Positioning
Market Dominance
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate
Trading
$139M
Brian Sedrish
Sunrise Realty Trust is an institutional lender that originates and funds loans to commercial real estate projects in the Southern United States. The firm seeks to target loans with investment rates in the mid-teens.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = SUNS 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 | |
$SUNS Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. | 30 | 24 | 36 | 17 | 10.3x | 10.0x | 6.6% | 4.7% | 100.0% | 63.5% | 62.0% | 205.9% | 12.7% | 40.0x | $139M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 11.9x | 7.8x | 9.0% | 1.3% | 77.7% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 29.6/100. It ranks #4549 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
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
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.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 24 | 8 | +16ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 17 | 10 | +7ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 36 | 35 | +1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 19 | 3 | +16ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 38 | 32 | +6ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 22 | 8 | +14ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 6.3% vs WACC 7.1% (spread -0.8%)
GM 100% vs sector 78%, OM 64% vs sector 18%
Capital turnover 0.10x
Rev growth 206%
Interest coverage 2.7x, Net debt/EBITDA 16.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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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 Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) as Avoid with a composite score of 29.6/100 at a current price of $9.31. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Sunrise Realty Trust, 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 29.6/100 places it at rank #4549 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
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.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 29.6/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4549 of 7,333 stocks, SUNS falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. registers a weak quality score of just 24/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of 6.6% (sector avg: 9.0%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 77.7%), net margins of 62.0% (sector avg: 21.9%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
With a value score of 36/100, SUNS appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 10.26x, an EV/EBITDA of 9.98x, a P/B ratio of 0.68x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.'s investment score of 19/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 205.9% vs. a sector average of 10.7% and a return on assets of 4.7% (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.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 17/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 205.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.89 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.
SUNS's stability score of 38/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 40.00x (sector avg: 0.5x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.'s short interest score of 22/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 40.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $139M (micro-cap), SUNS carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. offers an attractive dividend yield of 12.7%, 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.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4549 of 7,333 overall (38th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 6.6% trailing the 9.0% sector median and operating margins of 63.5% above the 18.1% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate peers.
While SUNS 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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Improvement in Momentum (17) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 28% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 26% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 29% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Sunrise Realty Trust (NASDAQ: SUNS) originated and closed a $14.0 million commitment to a $21.6 million senior bridge loan to finance the acquisition of Silver Mountain Ranch in Colorado. The loan facilitated JW Cattle Ranch LLC's purchase of the 11,000-acre western portion of the property from The Nature Conservancy. The transaction features strong credit fundamentals with comprehensive guarantees and a secured exit strategy with an institutional buyer.
SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: SLRC) announced it will release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after market close. The company will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can access the call via dialing information provided or through the company's website.
SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: SLRC) announced it will release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after market close. The company will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the call via dial-in numbers or an audio webcast on their website.
Houlihan Lokey advised SLR Senior Investment Corp. (SUNS) on its merger with SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC). SUNS shareholders will receive SLRC shares based on net asset value at closing, resulting in current SLRC stockholders owning 77.2% and SUNS stockholders 22.8% of the combined entity. The merger includes a permanent 25 basis point reduction in the base management fee by SLR Capital Partners, the external investment advisor.
Eight research firms have issued ratings for SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:SLRC), resulting in a consensus "Hold" recommendation and an average 12-month price target of $16.04. The company recently reported quarterly earnings, missing analyst consensus by $0.01 per share, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41. Institutional investors have also made various adjustments to their holdings in SLRC.
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