Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $17.29 | Market Cap: $345.5 MilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Real Estate Services
Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $17.29Market Cap: $345.5 MilSector: Real EstateIndustry: Real Estate Services
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
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 75% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -39% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -6.6 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -39% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -42% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 22x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 1826x | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 45% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -20% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, Sustainable Resource Management, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Show more. | 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 -8.0% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 75% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -42% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 45% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, Sustainable Resource Management, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -39% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -6.6 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -39% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 22x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 1826x |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -20% |
| 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 -8.0% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
MLP Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Lawsuit over alleged negligence in water system maintenance. A lawsuit was filed in August 2025 alleging that Maui Land & Pineapple Co. was negligent in maintaining its Honokōhau ditch system, leading to water shortages in West Maui and potentially jeopardizing the Sentry PGA Tour golf tournament at Kapalua. This legal challenge likely introduced investor uncertainty regarding the company's operational responsibilities and potential liabilities.
2. Widened nine-month net loss despite Q3 profit. While Maui Land & Pineapple reported a net income of $240,000 for the third quarter of 2025, the company's nine-month net loss significantly widened to $9.4 million. This was primarily attributed to a substantial $6.9 million non-cash pension settlement expense related to plan termination, which overshadowed the positive quarterly operational results.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| MLP Return | 2% | -14% | -5% | 69% | 38% | -28% | 41% |
| Peers Return | 9% | 6% | -41% | 64% | -3% | 66% | 81% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| MLP Win Rate | 42% | 50% | 58% | 67% | 58% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 45% | 38% | 25% | 43% | 37% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| MLP Max Drawdown | -21% | -18% | -17% | -6% | 0% | -36% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -25% | -18% | -43% | -8% | -20% | -28% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: OPEN, GBR, GYRO, LHAI, CBRE.
[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 | MLP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -35.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 54.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 212 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -34.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 52.2% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1173 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -65.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 190.3% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -86.3% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 630.2% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to OPEN, GBR, GYRO, LHAI, CBRE
In The Past
Maui Land & Pineapple's stock fell -35.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -35.3% loss requires a 54.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.5% | 8.5% | -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. | 8.5% | 8.5% | -5.8% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 12.54 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.3 |
| Rev LTM | 16 |
| Op Inc LTM | -1 |
| FCF LTM | 0 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 49 |
| CFO LTM | 1 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 49 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 9.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 12.2% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -21.6% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -43.5% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 2.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 3.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -8.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 2.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.3 |
| P/S | 1.3 |
| P/EBIT | -22.9 |
| P/E | -18.7 |
| P/CFO | 6.6 |
| Total Yield | -1.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.5% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 1.1% |
| 3M Rtn | -0.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 15.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 1.7% |
| 3Y Rtn | 81.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -7.4% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 0.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -17.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 8.2% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasing | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Resort amenities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Land Development & Sales | 0 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 9 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasing | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Resort amenities | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Land Development & Sales | -2 | 10 | 2 | -1 | -1 |
| Other | -5 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Total | -5 | 10 | 2 | -3 | -1 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Development & Sales | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Leasing | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Other | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Resort amenities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 42 | 42 | 38 | 38 | 39 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5152025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3312025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11142024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8192024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5132024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3282024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11132023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8182023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5112023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3242023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8112022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5102022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3012022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11042021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
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