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Centerspace CSR

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

59.57USD+4.03% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) is a North Dakota REIT that owns, manages and develops apartment communities in the Midwest and Mountain West, focusing on Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Boulder/Fort Collins and Salt Lake City. It is now reviewing strategic alternatives and selling assets, with its portfolio falling from 61 communities at year-end 2025 to 60 by June 30, 2026. If the announced sales close at the estimated prices, they could reduce debt and change the revenue mix.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Centerspace (CSR) stock was 59.57 USD (+4.03% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.0 bn USD, P/E 14.7 on diluted EPS of 4.04 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 5.17%, beta 0.34, 52-week range 52.39–68.89 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 59.5 m USD (−16.6% YoY), net income of 123.3 m USD (+129.3% YoY), diluted EPS 7.28 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.0 bn USD
shares as of 26 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
14.7
Diluted EPS TTM 4.04 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
6.79%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
5.17%
DPS 12m 3.08
Beta (2y)
0.34
Volatility (1y) 29%
52-week range
52.3968.89

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
63.0
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
54.16 – 59.35
above the upper band · %B 1.04 · band width 9.1%
SMA 50 / 200
55.69 / 59.52
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.84 / 0.58
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+8.0%−2.0%+9.9 pp—
3 months+4.7%−2.2%+6.9 pp—
6 months−11.4%+4.3%−15.6 pp—
Year to date−10.7%+10.6%−21.3 pp—
1 year−1.3%+10.5%−11.8 pp+0.5%
3 years+17.2%+73.7%−56.5 pp+11.9%
5 years−41.0%+61.7%−102.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−24.0%
12 May 2026 → 01 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−57.0%
30 Dec 2021 → 27 Oct 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−10.0%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
59.5 m USD
−16.6% YoY
Net income
123.3 m USD
+129.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
7.28
+128.2% YoY
net / operating
207.2% / 254.5%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue66.4 m67.1 m68.5 m71.4 m66.6 m65.1 m65.8 m59.5 m
Cost of revenue2.3 m2.4 m2.4 m2.5 m2.3 m2.4 m2.1 m2.0 m
Operating income2.9 m4.7 m-6.8 m77.2 m-10.6 m-5.4 m8.8 m151.5 m
Depreciation & amortisation28.0 m28.0 m27.1 m29.1 m29.8 m26.9 m25.1 m23.1 m
Interest expense9.8 m9.6 m10.7 m13.0 m11.5 m10.5 m10.6 m8.4 m
Net income-5.1 m-3.7 m-14.5 m53.8 m-18.4 m-12.9 m-1.0 m123.3 m
Diluted EPS-0.31 ≈-0.22-0.873.19-2.40 ≈-0.77-0.077.28
Operating cash flow18.7 m25.4 m25.3 m ≈35.1 m ≈12.7 m21.4 m22.7 m ≈20.7 m ≈
Capex——149.0 m55.7 m ≈————
Dividends paid12.4 m12.4 m12.9 m ≈12.9 m ≈12.9 m12.9 m12.9 m ≈12.9 m ≈
Share repurchases000 ≈3.5 m ≈0——0 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 36 percentile of its own 11-quarter history (min 9.4, median 21.5, max 41.3; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue121.9 m185.8 m178.0 m201.7 m256.7 m261.3 m261.0 m273.7 m
Revenue YoY−23.9%+52.4%−4.2%+13.3%+27.3%+1.8%−0.1%+4.9%
Net income116.8 m78.7 m4.4 m-29.0 k-14.1 m41.3 m-11.3 m17.1 m
Net income YoY+169.4%−32.6%−94.4%−100.7%unavailableunavailable−127.4%unavailable
Diluted EPS8.716.00-0.15-0.47-1.352.32-1.271.02
Diluted EPS YoY+237.6%−31.1%−102.5%unavailableunavailableunavailable−154.7%unavailable
net %95.8%42.4%2.5%-0.0%-5.5%15.8%-4.3%6.2%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable59.6 m82.8 m91.9 m89.5 munavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
12.8 m USD
Financial debt
1.0 bn USD
Net debt
1.0 bn USD
Equity
839.8 m USD
Total assets
1.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
1.22x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
2.0%
ROA
0.9%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
261.3 m
2024
261.0 m
2025
273.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
9.4 m
2024
9.1 m
2025
9.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
252.0 m ≈
2024
251.9 m ≈
2025
264.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026derived

Operating income
2023
84.5 m
2024
20.5 m
2025
64.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
103.2 m
2024
107.6 m
2025
114.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
187.6 m ≈
2024
128.1 m ≈
2025
179.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
36.4 m
2024
37.3 m
2025
44.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
41.3 m
2024
-11.3 m
2025
17.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.32
2024
-1.27
2025
1.02

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
17.1 m
2024
15.5 m
2025
16.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
2.92
2024
3.00
2025
3.08

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
8.6 m
2024
12.0 m
2025
12.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
2.8 m
2024
2.5 m
2025
526.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
491.0 k
2024
491.0 k
2025
316.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.7 m
2024
2.0 m
2025
2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
1.9 bn
2024
1.9 bn
2025
1.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
916.0 m
2024
955.4 m
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
978.8 m
2024
1.0 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
931.0 m
2024
882.4 m
2025
839.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
89.5 m
2024
98.2 m
2025
98.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
0
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2024verified

Free cash flow
2023
89.5 m ≈
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2024derived

Investing cash flow
2023
120.2 m
2024
-50.7 m
2025
-26.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-212.4 m
2024
-43.7 m
2025
-69.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
43.7 m
2024
45.8 m
2025
51.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
11.5 m
2024
4.7 m
2025
3.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
4.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
2.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
215.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
31.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
96.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBITDA margin
96.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
56.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
35.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
11.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
4.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
6.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
76.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
696.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
2.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
3.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
77.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
31.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
1.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
11.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
14.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
6.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
3.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
6.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
11.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
6.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
5.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
5.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 72 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

59.57 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.0 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
14.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
6.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
11.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
35.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
5.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

26/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 26 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 02 Nov 2026
verified 1863derived 133

Score by group

  • Balance sheet85
  • Growth22
  • Quality90
  • Returns63
  • Valuation70

Estimated value range

Low
43.69
USD per share
Mid
65.79
USD per share
High
84.67
USD per share
Price: 59.57 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 10.4% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 9.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 40.47 – 114.90 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)40.47 – 54.43 (Mid 46.43)
  • Peers: P/B46.91 – 114.90 (Mid 85.15)
    31 companies used · median multiple 1.8x · quartiles 1.0x – 2.4x
    AKR, ARI, BRSP, CTO, DLR, DRH, ESS, EXR, FCPT, FVR, GLPI, HST, KIM, LOAN, NXRT, O, PEB, PLD, PSA, PSTL, REG, SAFE, SITC, SQFT, STAG, TCI, UDR, VICI, VMRK, VTR, WELL
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 72/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality11.8%78 (vs peers)7%
EBITDA margin · Quality96.9%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth2.2%22 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet2.8x88 (vs peers)15%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet3.5x81 (on a fixed band)13%
P/B · Valuation1.3x66 (vs peers)20%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation14.7x80 (vs peers)9%
Dividend yield · Returns5.2%63 (vs peers)15%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns76.2%63 (on a fixed band)4%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet85/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Growth22/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality90/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns63/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation70/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

CENTERSPACE (CSR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 273.7 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 4.9%; net margin 35.4%; ROE 11.8%; net debt/EBITDA 2.8x.

The estimated value range is 43.69–84.67 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 65.79 USD, the price of 59.57 USD leaves a potential of 10.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 9.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 72/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROE: 11.8%
  • EBITDA margin: 96.9%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 2.8x
  • Interest coverage: 3.5x
  • P/E (TTM): 14.7x

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 2.2%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
14.7x
vertical median 27.2x
below median (−45.8%)
EV/EBITDA
6.8x
vertical median 16.6x
below median (−59.0%)
P/S
3.9x
vertical median 6.8x
below median (−43.0%)
P/B
1.3x
vertical median 1.9x
below median (−34.8%)
ROE
11.8%
vertical median 7.7%
above median (+52.7%)
Net margin
35.4%
vertical median 25.9%
above median (+36.9%)
EBIT margin
56.1%
vertical median 37.5%
above median (+49.5%)
Revenue YoY
4.9%
vertical median 5.1%
at median
Net debt/EBITDA
2.8x
vertical median 5.1x
below median (−45.2%)
Dividend yield
5.2%
vertical median 4.3%
above median (+20.7%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.176.9 bn103.24.0%12.7%+35.6%+16% / +171%
PLDPrologis, Inc.120.3 bn32.57.1%42.5%+7.2%+0% / +12%
EQIXEquinix Inc100.4 bn60.911.5%16.4%+5.4%+35% / +24%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation86.9 bn26.390.6%30.7%+5.1%+3% / −10%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.63.3 bn47.16.2%21.7%+10.0%+13% / +30%
PSAPublic Storage62.3 bn33.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+21% / +29%
ORealty Income Corporation54.7 bn39.63.6%22.9%+9.1%−0% / +7%
VTRVentas, Inc.46.0 bn163.71.9%4.0%+18.5%+8% / +90%
CCICrown Castle Inc.36.8 bn44.0—20.7%−4.4%−5% / −26%
IRMIron Mountain Inc34.7 bn82.6—5.7%+12.2%+35% / +82%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.32.6 bn31.87.9%29.9%+3.7%+17% / +20%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.26.9 bn11.28.3%56.5%+4.1%−15% / −18%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.3 bn27.28.1%—+4.8%+0% / +9%
SBACSba Communications Corporation19.6 bn19.9—34.5%+5.1%−5% / −25%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.7 bn17.215.8%16.5%+7.6%+46% / +48%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.0 bn40.78.0%22.7%+6.4%+0% / +24%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation16.8 bn27.65.8%27.8%+5.1%+21% / +29%
REGRegency Centers Corporation14.1 bn25.78.0%34.5%+6.9%+8% / +22%
ELSEquity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.12.2 bn30.823.1%25.6%+0.3%−1% / −12%
UDRUDR, Inc.11.8 bn17.521.8%40.8%+2.4%+2% / +11%
GLPIGaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.11.6 bn12.219.6%55.2%+4.1%−8% / −15%
STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc.7.3 bn27.17.6%29.9%+10.1%−4% / +6%
DRHDiamondrock Hospitality Co3.0 bn18.410.6%14.3%−0.8%+61% / +76%
AKRAcadia Realty Trust2.7 bn28.49.5%54.4%+14.2%−3% / +31%
FCPTFour Corners Property Trust, Inc.2.6 bn21.87.5%37.5%+9.7%−1% / +3%

1- and 3-year price returns: for CSR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
45.97
Total return -18% · Per year -18%
81.37
Total return 44% · Per year 44%
122.69
Total return 114% · Per year 114%
3 years
42.54
Total return -13% · Per year -5%
84.91
Total return 64% · Per year 18%
140.88
Total return 164% · Per year 38%
5 years
39.36
Total return -9% · Per year -2%
88.61
Total return 86% · Per year 13%
161.75
Total return 221% · Per year 26%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 21.23
  • Net margin± 14.86
  • Annual revenue growth± 12.48
  • Annual dilution± 1.25

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 03 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (02 Nov 2026).

In brief

Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) is a North Dakota REIT that owns, manages and develops apartment communities in the Midwest and Mountain West, focusing on Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Boulder/Fort Collins and Salt Lake City. It is now reviewing strategic alternatives and selling assets, with its portfolio falling from 61 communities at year-end 2025 to 60 by June 30, 2026 123. If the announced sales close at the estimated prices, they could reduce debt and change the revenue mix 3.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A portfolio concentrated in growing markets, high occupancy and an actively managed balance sheet that provides flexibility 13.
  • A long history of continuous quarterly distributions and an unsecured credit line that can support growth 1.
  • Revenue mostly from short-term leases that allow rents to be adjusted at renewal 1.
  • Same-store occupancy reached 96.0% in the second quarter of 2026, a high level for its portfolio 3.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on one asset class, multifamily housing, and on a few geographic regions 12.
  • Net result per share was negative in the second quarter of 2026, and core FFO declined from the prior year 3.
  • The portfolio has shrunk through dispositions, reducing the scale of rental income 23.

Opportunities

  • Completing the announced sales could reduce debt and free capital for acquisitions or special distributions 3.
  • The strategic review could lead to a transaction that creates value for shareholders 1.
  • Redeveloping existing communities could improve returns on invested capital 1.

Threats

  • Rising operating, property tax and insurance costs could reduce margins 1.
  • Weaker demand or oversupply of apartments in local markets could hurt occupancy and rents 1.
  • Rent control rules or more expensive financing could limit revenue growth 12.

Risks

  • Uncertainty of the strategic reviewmedium

    There are no commitments to any transaction, and the process can be costly, distract management and lead to litigation 1.

  • Concentration in one asset classhigh

    Investments are concentrated in multifamily housing in a few regions, which amplifies the effect of a regional slowdown 1.

  • Vacancy and falling rents riskmedium

    Short leases let residents leave without penalty, and rents can fall quickly if the market weakens 1.

  • Refinancing and capital access riskmedium

    Debt remains significant, and access to financing on favorable terms may be limited if credit markets deteriorate 12.

  • Disposition riskmedium

    The announced sales could face delays or lower prices, and the expected special distributions depend on their outcome 3.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Occupancy and same-store results have stayed stable, and the dispositions could reduce debt and fund special distributions if they close at the estimated prices 23.
  • The strategic review could produce a transaction favorable to shareholders, especially if apartment demand in the Midwest and Mountain West holds up 1.
  • Holdings in growing cities and distributions paid since 1971 provide a recurring income base, if occupancy stays high 1.

What would break the thesis

  • The net result stayed negative in the second quarter of 2026, and the full-year FFO outlook was lowered from the previous one 3.
  • New-lease rents fell and same-store expenses rose, which could limit margins if the trend continues 23.
  • If the strategic review does not lead to a transaction, its costs and uncertainty could weigh on the company without a clear benefit for shareholders 1.

What to watch

  • Closing of the announced sales and use of proceeds to pay down the credit lineQ3 2026
  • Outcome of the strategic alternatives review and any resulting transaction2026
  • Revised FFO and core FFO per share outlook for 2026Q3 2026
  • Trend in same-store occupancy and new-lease rate growthnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 03 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (02 Nov 2026).

The business

Rental income is the main source of revenue; total revenue in fiscal 2025 was 273.7 million USD, up 4.9% from 2024 1. The operating strategy focuses on resident experience, retention and efficiency, while the investment strategy aims to grow distributable cash flow and manage the balance sheet 1. The company has paid quarterly distributions continuously since 1971 1.

Funding combines common shares, preferred shares, operating partnership units issued for property and borrowed funds. The unsecured revolving credit facility matures in July 2028, and total indebtedness was 41.8% of gross real estate investments at December 31, 2025 1. Distributions to common shareholders and unitholders were about 65% of funds from operations in fiscal 2025 1.

Segments

Apartment rentals (main segment)

Nearly all revenue comes from apartment rent. In fiscal 2025, same-store NOI grew 3.5% and weighted average occupancy was 95.7% 1. In the second quarter of 2026, same-store occupancy reached 96.0% and same-store NOI rose 0.3% year over year 23.

Trends

  • Strategic alternatives reviewmixed

    The board began a review in November 2025 that includes a sale, merger or other combinations, with financial and legal advisers involved 1. If a transaction is completed, it could change the share structure and value, but the outcome is uncertain 1.

  • Dispositions and debt reductionmixed

    The 2026 sales are expected to pay down the credit line, but they can reduce rental income and core FFO per share 23.

  • Stable same-store occupancy and NOItailwind

    Same-store occupancy rose in 2026 and same-store NOI stayed roughly flat, suggesting a resilient operating base 23.

  • Pressure on new-lease rents and costsheadwind

    New-lease rents fell and same-store expenses rose in the first half, which could limit margins 23.

Competitive position

The company competes with other apartment communities, condominiums and single-family homes in its markets, and demand could fall if new alternatives emerge 1. Competition with other real estate investors, including REITs, for acquisitions can raise purchase prices and limit growth 1.

  • Other apartment REITs and real estate investors

    The sources do not name competitors; competition is described in general terms for acquisitions and rentals 1.

  • Other apartment communities and single-family rentals

    Direct competition comes from other apartment complexes, condominiums and houses in the areas where the company operates 1.

  • Home purchase as an alternative to renting

    Interest rates and financing availability can make buying a home more attractive to renters 1.

  • Other real estate companies buying in the same markets

    Competition for properties can raise acquisition prices or prevent purchases 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Centerspace · 17 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Centerspace · 03 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Centerspace · 03 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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