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Net Lease Office Properties (NLOP)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $25.28 | Market Cap: $374.5 Mil
Sector: Real Estate | Industry: Office REITs

Net Lease Office Properties (NLOP)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $25.28
Market Cap: $374.5 Mil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: 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


0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -28%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.4%
1 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 10%, FCF Yield is 12%
Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -35%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
 
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Flexible Office Solutions, Show more.
 
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%
1 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 10%, FCF Yield is 12%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Flexible Office Solutions, Show more.
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -28%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.4%
5 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -35%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NLOP Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Net Lease Office Properties (NLOP) experienced an approximate 14.2% stock price decrease during the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, with a significant drop observed in pre-market trading on December 4, 2025. The key points contributing to this movement include:

1. Ex-dividend date for a substantial special cash distribution. The primary factor for the stock's sharp decline on December 4, 2025, was the ex-dividend date for a special cash distribution of $4.10 per share. This significant payout, declared on November 24, 2025, meant that investors purchasing shares on or after December 4, 2025, would not receive the dividend, typically leading to a stock price adjustment roughly equivalent to the dividend amount.

2. Challenging market conditions for office real estate. Net Lease Office Properties operates in the office REIT sector, which has faced headwinds due to factors such as increased remote work and an excess supply of certain office formats. This broader industry trend likely contributed to a negative sentiment surrounding NLOP's assets.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NLOP Return----69%2%73%
Peers Return-23%26%-41%1%-9%-11%-53%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NLOP Win Rate---100%58%60% 
Peers Win Rate32%57%35%50%45%46% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NLOP Max Drawdown-----7%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-46%-5%-45%-37%-29%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HIW, HPP, PSTL, FSP, BXP.
[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

NLOP has limited trading history. Below is the Real Estate sector ETF (XLRE) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLRES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-37.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven61.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-39.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven64.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven393 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-13.5%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven15.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven43 days120 days

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In The Past

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)'s stock fell -37.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/31/2021. A -37.9% loss requires a 61.0% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
MPW_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025MPWMedical Properties TrustSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
8.5%8.5%-5.8%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
MPW_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025MPWMedical Properties TrustSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
8.5%8.5%-5.8%

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Peer Comparisons for Net Lease Office Properties

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Financials

NLOPHIWHPPPSTLFSPBXPMedian
NameNet Leas.Highwood.Hudson P.Postal R.Franklin.BXP  
Mkt Price25.4227.1513.9415.341.0271.1520.38
Mkt Cap0.42.90.90.40.111.30.6
Rev LTM116808785911093,464450
Op Inc LTM30208-10731-91,02231
FCF LTM533634141-171,22147
FCF 3Y Avg6138414933-181,248105
CFO LTM53363624221,22157
CFO 3Y Avg6738416734111,248117

Growth & Margins

NLOPHIWHPPPSTLFSPBXPMedian
NameNet Leas.Highwood.Hudson P.Postal R.Franklin.BXP  
Rev Chg LTM-28.0%-2.3%-8.3%26.7%-13.4%2.5%-5.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg--0.5%-7.5%22.6%-13.2%4.3%-0.5%
Rev Chg Q-5.4%-1.2%-6.9%23.7%-8.0%1.4%-3.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.4%-0.3%-1.7%5.4%-2.1%0.4%-0.9%
Op Mgn LTM25.8%25.7%-13.6%34.1%-8.3%29.5%25.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg24.9%26.2%-3.6%26.1%-3.8%30.6%25.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM4.4%0.5%-0.8%3.1%-0.7%-0.3%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM45.4%44.9%7.9%46.5%2.0%35.3%40.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg45.1%46.5%18.2%44.8%7.9%37.2%41.0%
FCF/Rev LTM45.4%44.9%5.3%45.1%-15.1%35.3%40.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg40.9%46.5%16.2%43.2%-13.7%37.2%39.1%

Valuation

NLOPHIWHPPPSTLFSPBXPMedian
NameNet Leas.Highwood.Hudson P.Postal R.Franklin.BXP  
Mkt Cap0.42.90.90.40.111.30.6
P/S3.84.31.14.21.53.43.6
P/EBIT-2.712.3-2.911.9-7.723.04.6
P/E-2.427.1-2.027.6-3.6-58.7-2.2
P/CFO8.39.514.59.176.39.69.6
Total Yield-30.7%9.9%-50.2%7.5%-25.3%1.2%-12.0%
Dividend Yield10.5%6.2%0.0%3.9%2.5%2.9%3.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-13.2%123.8%9.8%-9.9%11.3%11.3%
D/E0.11.04.40.91.51.51.2
Net D/E0.01.04.20.91.31.41.1

Returns

NLOPHIWHPPPSTLFSPBXPMedian
NameNet Leas.Highwood.Hudson P.Postal R.Franklin.BXP  
1M Rtn-13.0%-3.2%-17.4%3.4%-17.1%0.8%-8.1%
3M Rtn-13.3%-11.2%-29.1%-1.0%-38.5%-2.7%-12.2%
6M Rtn-10.5%-7.1%-6.5%12.1%-41.3%2.3%-6.8%
12M Rtn-11.4%-6.8%-46.2%18.2%-41.9%-6.5%-9.1%
3Y Rtn-16.5%-80.5%20.7%-63.8%20.2%16.5%
1M Excs Rtn-12.9%-3.1%-17.3%3.5%-17.0%0.8%-8.0%
3M Excs Rtn-18.9%-17.1%-35.7%-7.2%-44.2%-10.0%-18.0%
6M Excs Rtn-25.2%-21.8%-21.2%-2.7%-56.0%-12.4%-21.5%
12M Excs Rtn-27.9%-24.0%-61.8%2.6%-58.8%-22.2%-25.9%
3Y Excs Rtn--53.9%-152.6%-49.7%-135.2%-50.7%-53.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment175    
Income from finance leases 2234
Lease income - fixed 126   
Lease income - variable 26   
Other lease-related income 323 
Lease revenues  144139166
Lease termination income and other    4
Total175156148145175


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity303,108
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-0.2%
Average Daily Volume63,045
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.81
Basic Shares Quantity14,814,075
Short % of Basic Shares2.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251107202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024510202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023306202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231117202310-Q 9/30/2023
123120221004202310-12B/A 12/31/2022
1231202111142022DRS 12/31/2021