Franklin Street Properties (FSP)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.9972 | Market Cap: $103.4 MilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Office REITs
Franklin Street Properties (FSP)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.9972Market Cap: $103.4 MilSector: Real EstateIndustry: Office REITs
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldDividend Yield is 2.5% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -102%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -132% | Penny stockMkt Price is 1.0 |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.1 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -8.3% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more. | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 131% | |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 76x | ||
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -8.0% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -15% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -29% | ||
| Key risksFSP key risks include [1] severely declining portfolio occupancy and [2] recurring net losses combined with a significant lack of liquidity that hinders planned property dispositions. |
| Attractive yieldDividend Yield is 2.5% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Building Management Systems, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -102%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -132% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 1.0 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.1 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -8.3% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 131% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 76x |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -8.0% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -15% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -29% |
| Key risksFSP key risks include [1] severely declining portfolio occupancy and [2] recurring net losses combined with a significant lack of liquidity that hinders planned property dispositions. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
FSP Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are key points that could explain a significant negative movement in Franklin Street Properties' stock:
1. Declining demand and rising vacancy rates in the office market. The widespread shift to remote and hybrid work models has significantly reduced demand for office space, leading to elevated national office vacancy rates. Companies gave back over 65 million square feet of office space in 2023, contributing to over 180 million square feet vacated since 2020, which directly impacts office REITs like Franklin Street Properties.
2. Weakening financial performance and reduced rental income. The decrease in demand for office space has resulted in lower rental income for office REITs. Over half of U.S. office REITs reported weaker earnings metrics in the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by declining occupancy rates. Franklin Street Properties experienced a 17.57% decrease in revenue in 2024 compared to the previous year, with losses increasing by 9.59%.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| FSP Return | -45% | 54% | -52% | -4% | -27% | -45% | -84% |
| Peers Return | -15% | 36% | -41% | -8% | 20% | -1% | -25% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| FSP Win Rate | 25% | 50% | 33% | 58% | 42% | 33% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 43% | 63% | 33% | 45% | 55% | 45% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| FSP Max Drawdown | -58% | -4% | -58% | -58% | -42% | -50% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -40% | -6% | -45% | -36% | -15% | -23% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HIW, CUZ, PDM, CIO, DEA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | FSP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -81.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 450.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -59.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 148.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -54.0% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 117.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -60.0% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 150.0% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1,480 days |
Compare to BXP, HIW, HPP, PSTL, ARE
In The Past
Franklin Street Properties's stock fell -81.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/14/2022. A -81.8% loss requires a 450.4% gain to breakeven.
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Asset Allocation
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -3.6% | -3.6% | -5.8% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -3.6% | -3.6% | -5.8% |
Research & Analysis
Invest in Strategies
Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for Franklin Street Properties
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 15.33 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.0 |
| Rev LTM | 446 |
| Op Inc LTM | 80 |
| FCF LTM | 16 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 105 |
| CFO LTM | 198 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 178 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -1.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 0.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | -0.7% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 19.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 19.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 36.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 38.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 11.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 25.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.0 |
| P/S | 2.6 |
| P/EBIT | 12.1 |
| P/E | 12.4 |
| P/CFO | 8.4 |
| Total Yield | 1.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 9.0% |
| D/E | 1.5 |
| Net D/E | 1.3 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 0.6% |
| 3M Rtn | -7.4% |
| 6M Rtn | -7.5% |
| 12M Rtn | -14.2% |
| 3Y Rtn | 6.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -0.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -10.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -19.9% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -24.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -65.6% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/28/2025 | -4.5% | -11.3% | -24.8% |
| 7/29/2025 | -1.2% | -7.0% | -4.1% |
| 4/29/2025 | 1.9% | -3.9% | 16.8% |
| 2/11/2025 | 6.0% | 10.9% | -3.8% |
| 10/29/2024 | -4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| 7/30/2024 | -3.9% | -13.3% | -3.3% |
| 2/26/2024 | 6.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| 11/7/2023 | 11.3% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| # Negative | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Median Positive | 6.2% | 10.9% | 16.8% |
| Median Negative | -3.8% | -6.0% | -11.1% |
| Max Positive | 14.8% | 26.0% | 43.0% |
| Max Negative | -6.3% | -13.7% | -36.4% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10282025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7292025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4292025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2112025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10292024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7302024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4302024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2262024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8012023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5022023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2142023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11012022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8022022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5032022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2152022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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