Risk factor
Strong trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Overvalued vs peers
About
Macerich operates as a comprehensive, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that independently oversees all aspects of its operations. Its core focus is on the acquisition, leasing, management, development, and revitalization of regional shopping malls throughout the United States. The company currently holds interests in 47 regional retail complexes, representing a total portfolio of 51 million square feet of real estate. Macerich specializes in high-performing retail properties located within America's most sought-after and populous markets, boasting a significant footprint particularly across the West Coast, Arizona, Chicago, and the corridor extending from Metropolitan New York to Washington, D.C. A consistent leader in environmental sustainability, Macerich earned the top GRESB ranking in the North American Retail Sector for an impressive five consecutive years, from 2015 to 2019.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA, overvalued on
Target Price
The average target price of MAC is 24 and suggests 5% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to decreas