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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 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -33%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 112%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 164x
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include IoT for Buildings, Building Management Systems, Show more.
  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 -3.6%
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include IoT for Buildings, Building Management Systems, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -33%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 112%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 164x
7 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 -3.6%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SLG Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points explaining the approximate -18.8% movement in SL Green Realty (SLG) stock from late August 2025 to December 4, 2025:

1. Revenue Miss and Persistent Challenges in the Manhattan Office Market: While SL Green Realty reported strong Funds From Operations (FFO) for Q3 2025, its quarterly revenue of $149.67 million came in below analyst estimates of $160.87 million. This revenue shortfall, coupled with broader market concerns about the challenging environment for Manhattan office properties, contributed to cautious market sentiment despite otherwise positive operational metrics.

2. Concerns over Weak Financial Health and Profitability Outlook: Despite some positive quarterly results, SL Green's overall financial health was rated as "WEAK" by InvestingPro due to high leverage and negative profitability metrics. Analysts projected a drop in net income for the full year 2025, with the company not expected to be profitable, which weighed on investor confidence.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SLG Return-29%27%-51%49%58%-27%-24%
Peers Return-22%20%-45%9%-1%-24%-58%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SLG Win Rate50%67%33%58%83%30% 
Peers Win Rate38%58%33%45%47%44% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SLG Max Drawdown-59%-5%-52%-40%-6%-34% 
Peers Max Drawdown-47%-7%-48%-40%-31%-35% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: BXP, ARE, HPP, BDN, VNO. See SLG Returns vs. Peers.
[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

Unique KeyEventSLGS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-76.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven320.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-61.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven160.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-31.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven46.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-94.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1696.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1480 days

Compare to BXP, ARE, HPP, BDN, VNO


In The Past

SL Green Realty's stock fell -76.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/29/2022. A -76.2% loss requires a 320.4% gain to breakeven.

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About SL Green Realty (SLG)

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Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to SLG. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

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%
SLG_6302023_Short_Squeeze06302023SLGSL Green RealtySpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
57.1%103.0%-0.9%
SLG_12312022_Short_Squeeze12312022SLGSL Green RealtySpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
-5.3%48.7%-39.9%
SLG_3312020_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy03312020SLGSL Green RealtyDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
12.1%73.6%-14.0%
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%
SLG_6302023_Short_Squeeze06302023SLGSL Green RealtySpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
57.1%103.0%-0.9%
SLG_12312022_Short_Squeeze12312022SLGSL Green RealtySpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
-5.3%48.7%-39.9%
SLG_3312020_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy03312020SLGSL Green RealtyDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
12.1%73.6%-14.0%

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Peer Comparisons for SL Green Realty

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Financials

SLGBXPAREHPPBDNVNOMedian
NameSL Green.BXP Alexandr.Hudson P.Brandywi.Vornado . 
Mkt Price45.5071.1548.4213.943.3235.9740.73
Mkt Cap3.211.38.20.90.66.95.1
Rev LTM9103,4642,9807854851,8151,362
Op Inc LTM1411,022569-10779278210
FCF LTM1131,2211,37641281,318667
FCF 3Y Avg1471,2481,54614934846497
CFO LTM1131,2211,376621451,318683
CFO 3Y Avg1471,2481,546167169846507

Growth & Margins

SLGBXPAREHPPBDNVNOMedian
NameSL Green.BXP Alexandr.Hudson P.Brandywi.Vornado . 
Rev Chg LTM7.4%2.5%-1.6%-8.3%-5.5%2.4%0.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.3%4.3%6.4%-7.5%-1.1%0.8%2.6%
Rev Chg Q4.0%1.4%-5.1%-6.9%-7.9%2.4%-1.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.0%0.4%-1.3%-1.7%-2.1%0.6%-0.5%
Op Mgn LTM15.5%29.5%19.1%-13.6%16.3%15.3%15.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.8%30.6%23.1%-3.6%18.7%15.5%17.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.3%-0.3%-2.3%-0.8%-0.3%0.0%-0.6%
CFO/Rev LTM12.4%35.3%46.2%7.9%29.9%72.7%32.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.6%37.2%53.0%18.2%33.5%46.8%35.3%
FCF/Rev LTM12.4%35.3%46.2%5.3%5.9%72.7%23.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg15.6%37.2%53.0%16.2%6.8%46.8%26.7%

Valuation

SLGBXPAREHPPBDNVNOMedian
NameSL Green.BXP Alexandr.Hudson P.Brandywi.Vornado . 
Mkt Cap3.211.38.20.90.66.95.1
P/S4.63.44.81.11.54.33.8
P/EBIT16.023.0-682.4-2.9-13.76.01.6
P/E164.4-58.7-34.5-2.0-3.98.6-2.9
P/CFO37.49.610.314.55.05.910.0
Total Yield0.6%1.2%3.5%-50.2%-18.4%13.4%0.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.9%6.4%0.0%7.2%1.8%2.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.7%11.3%9.1%123.8%4.1%13.3%10.2%
D/E1.21.51.04.43.21.01.3
Net D/E1.11.40.94.23.10.91.3

Returns

SLGBXPAREHPPBDNVNOMedian
NameSL Green.BXP Alexandr.Hudson P.Brandywi.Vornado . 
1M Rtn-9.2%0.8%-13.1%-17.4%-1.2%-4.6%-6.9%
3M Rtn-21.2%-2.7%-39.7%-29.1%-21.0%-8.5%-21.1%
6M Rtn-23.0%2.3%-29.0%-6.5%-19.3%-8.0%-13.6%
12M Rtn-35.0%-6.5%-52.3%-46.2%-32.5%-14.5%-33.8%
3Y Rtn38.8%20.2%-63.5%-80.5%-27.5%54.4%-3.6%
1M Excs Rtn-9.2%0.8%-13.0%-17.3%-1.2%-4.6%-6.9%
3M Excs Rtn-28.2%-10.0%-46.0%-35.7%-26.7%-15.2%-27.5%
6M Excs Rtn-37.7%-12.4%-43.7%-21.2%-34.0%-22.7%-28.3%
12M Excs Rtn-52.2%-22.2%-66.8%-61.8%-46.8%-28.6%-49.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-33.4%-50.7%-135.2%-152.6%-98.7%-21.1%-74.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Real Estate Segment8,71711,7279,97410,58011,063
SUMMIT Segment465    
Debt and Preferred Equity (DPE) Segment3506281,0921,1281,703
Total9,53112,35611,06711,70812,766


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7,878,354
Short Interest: % Change Since 1031202519.3%
Average Daily Volume1,116,996
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.05
Basic Shares Quantity70,443,000
Short % of Basic Shares11.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251103202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025501202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024218202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024731202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024506202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231106202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023505202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022217202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221104202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022509202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021218202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Brown Carol N7182025Sell60.612,500151,52556,792Form
1HATKOFF CRAIG M1272025Sell66.303,455229,066136,048Form