SITE Centers (SITC)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $7.255 | Market Cap: $380.5 MilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Retail REITs
SITE Centers (SITC)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $7.255Market Cap: $380.5 MilSector: Real EstateIndustry: Retail 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 yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.8% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -59%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -77% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -50%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -35%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -56% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 35% | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.2%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.2% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Online Grocery Platforms, Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples), Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.8% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 35% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Online Grocery Platforms, Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples), Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -59%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -77% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -50%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -35%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -56% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.2%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.2% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SITC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points explaining the negative stock movement of SITE Centers (SITC) for the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. SITE Centers reported a significant third-quarter 2025 net loss of $6.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, a sharp decline compared to net income of $320.2 million in the prior-year period. This decrease was primarily attributed to impairments, lower gains from property dispositions, and reduced rental and interest income.
2. The company recorded substantial impairments totaling $106.6 million in the third quarter of 2025 due to changes in the hold period assumptions for five wholly-owned assets. This indicates a re-evaluation of asset values, contributing to the reported net loss.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SITC Return | -26% | 61% | -10% | 5% | 3% | -18% | -5% |
| Peers Return | -26% | 48% | -8% | 11% | 13% | 2% | 30% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SITC Win Rate | 42% | 83% | 50% | 42% | 50% | 30% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 42% | 75% | 47% | 50% | 57% | 56% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SITC Max Drawdown | -69% | -4% | -31% | -16% | -3% | -29% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -54% | -5% | -27% | -17% | -8% | -14% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: O, FRT, GTY, WSR, SPG.
[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 | SITC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -38.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 62.3% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -69.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 226.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 344 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -56.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 131.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -98.0% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 4891.6% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to O, FRT, GTY, WSR, SPG
In The Past
SITE Centers's stock fell -38.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/5/2021. A -38.4% loss requires a 62.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 43.22 |
| Mkt Cap | 5.0 |
| Rev LTM | 734 |
| Op Inc LTM | 283 |
| FCF LTM | 233 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 210 |
| CFO LTM | 364 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 358 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 5.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 40.8% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 38.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 54.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 53.9% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 42.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 45.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 5.0 |
| P/S | 7.0 |
| P/EBIT | 14.5 |
| P/E | 22.8 |
| P/CFO | 13.2 |
| Total Yield | 7.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.7% |
| D/E | 0.5 |
| Net D/E | 0.5 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 2.7% |
| 3M Rtn | 1.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 7.2% |
| 12M Rtn | -5.2% |
| 3Y Rtn | 5.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 2.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -4.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -7.5% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -20.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -65.2% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8052025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2282025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5012024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11012023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7272023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4272023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10272022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7282022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4282022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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