Greystone Housing Impact Investors (GHI)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $6.79 | Market Cap: $157.3 MilSector: Financials | Industry: Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance
Greystone Housing Impact Investors (GHI)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $6.79Market Cap: $157.3 MilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance
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 yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 19%, Dividend Yield is 15%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 15%, FCF Yield is 14% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 430% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 92%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 92% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -24% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Social Infrastructure & Community Development. Themes include Affordable Housing Solutions, and Impact Real Estate Investing. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 19%, Dividend Yield is 15%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 15%, FCF Yield is 14% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 92%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 92% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Social Infrastructure & Community Development. Themes include Affordable Housing Solutions, and Impact Real Estate Investing. |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 430% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -24% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
GHI Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are five key points explaining the -37.1% stock movement for Greystone Housing Impact Investors (GHI) from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Significant Earnings Misses in Recent Quarters.
Greystone Housing Impact Investors reported disappointing financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 6, 2025, with net income of $0.03 per Beneficial Unit Certificate (BUC) falling considerably short of the analyst consensus of $0.202. Revenue also missed expectations, contributing to negative investor sentiment. This follows a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.35 per BUC, reported for the second quarter of 2025 on August 7, 2025.
2. Reduction in Quarterly Dividend Rate.
A significant dividend rate decrease was declared on June 17, 2025, dropping to $0.30 per share from the previous $0.37 per share, representing a more than 3% reduction in the annualized dividend rate. This recurring distribution amount was maintained in the Q3 2025 declaration on September 16, 2025, impacting investor confidence, especially for a company where distributions are a key component of investor returns.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GHI Return | -41% | 63% | 1% | 7% | -32% | -31% | -51% |
| Peers Return | 36% | 14% | -28% | 56% | 6% | 15% | 113% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GHI Win Rate | 33% | 75% | 50% | 58% | 25% | 30% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 65% | 38% | 55% | 53% | 48% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GHI Max Drawdown | -52% | -2% | -11% | -12% | -32% | -31% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -41% | -13% | -39% | -9% | -16% | -18% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: RKT, ESNT, WD, SNFCA, PFSI.
[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 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | GHI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -21.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 27.3% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -55.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 124.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -19.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 24.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 110 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -49.4% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 97.7% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to RKT, ESNT, WD, SNFCA, PFSI
In The Past
Greystone Housing Impact Investors's stock fell -21.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/30/2023. A -21.5% loss requires a 27.3% gain to breakeven.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 61.88 |
| Mkt Cap | 4.1 |
| Rev LTM | 1,263 |
| Op Inc LTM | 341 |
| FCF LTM | -458 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 35 |
| CFO LTM | -410 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 37 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 10.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -1.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 27.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 5.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 13.1% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 13.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.8% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -0.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 20.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -4.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 19.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 4.1 |
| P/S | 3.5 |
| P/EBIT | 9.5 |
| P/E | 11.8 |
| P/CFO | 0.9 |
| Total Yield | 9.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 9.8% |
| D/E | 0.8 |
| Net D/E | 0.5 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 5.8% |
| 3M Rtn | 4.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 9.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 11.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 66.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -2.4% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -5.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -3.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -2.5% |
Segment Financials
Assets by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Multifamily Investments | 1,414 | 1,521 | 1,305 | 1,114 | 918 |
| Market-Rate Joint Venture Investments | 141 | 120 | 112 | 107 | 87 |
| Seniors and Skilled Nursing Investments | 44 | 4 | 14 | ||
| Multifamily, student or senior citizen residential properties (MF Properties) | 7 | 42 | 67 | 68 | 71 |
| Consolidation/eliminations | -92 | -119 | -111 | -114 | -90 |
| Public Housing Capital Fund Trust | 44 | ||||
| Total | 1,513 | 1,567 | 1,386 | 1,175 | 1,029 |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11062024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8072024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2222024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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