SL Green Realty (SLG)
Market Price (12/17/2025): $45.72 | Market Cap: $3.2 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Office REITs
SL Green Realty (SLG)
Market Price (12/17/2025): $45.72Market Cap: $3.2 BilSector: Real EstateIndustry: 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
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/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 returns2Y Excs Rtn is -22%, 3Y Excs Rtn 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 112% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 38% | Meaningful short interestShort 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 10% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 164x |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include IoT for Buildings, Building Management Systems, 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 -3.6% | |
| Key risksSLG key risks include its specific concentration as Manhattan's largest landlord amid a challenging market shift to remote work and flight-to-quality [1] and a substantial volume of near-term lease expirations that will require significant renovation costs to re-lease [2]. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/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% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 38% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include IoT for Buildings, Building Management Systems, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -22%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -14% |
| Meaningful short interestShort 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 10% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 112% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 164x |
| 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 -3.6% |
| Key risksSLG key risks include its specific concentration as Manhattan's largest landlord amid a challenging market shift to remote work and flight-to-quality [1] and a substantial volume of near-term lease expirations that will require significant renovation costs to re-lease [2]. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SLG Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points highlighting why SL Green Realty (SLG) stock moved by -18.4% from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 17, 2025:
1. Negative Mark-to-Market on New Leases.
SL Green's third-quarter 2025 earnings report revealed a 2.7% lower mark-to-market on signed Manhattan office leases for the quarter, and a 1.1% decrease for the first nine months of 2025 compared to previous fully escalated rents on the same spaces. This indicated a softening in rental income for new leases, impacting the company's revenue outlook.
2. Transaction Costs Related to Gaming License Pursuit.
In the third quarter of 2025, SL Green's Funds From Operations (FFO) were reduced by $13.1 million, or $0.17 per share, due to transaction costs incurred primarily from the company's pursuit of a gaming license. This expense impacted current profitability and represented a significant investment in a non-core business venture.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SLG Return | -29% | 27% | -51% | 49% | 58% | -29% | -27% |
| Peers Return | -23% | 18% | -36% | 20% | 12% | -19% | -37% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 110% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SLG Win Rate | 50% | 67% | 33% | 58% | 83% | 25% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 33% | 58% | 38% | 50% | 53% | 43% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SLG Max Drawdown | -59% | -5% | -52% | -40% | -6% | -36% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -47% | -7% | -40% | -31% | -17% | -33% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VNO, BXP, ESRT, ARE, KRC. 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 12/16/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SLG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -76.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 320.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -61.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 160.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -31.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 46.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -94.4% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1696.3% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 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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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. | -3.6% | -3.6% | -5.8% |
| 06302023 | SLG | SL Green Realty | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 57.1% | 103.0% | -0.9% |
| 12312022 | SLG | SL Green Realty | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -5.3% | 48.7% | -39.9% |
| 03312020 | SLG | SL Green Realty | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 12.1% | 73.6% | -14.0% |
| 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. | -3.6% | -3.6% | -5.8% |
| 06302023 | SLG | SL Green Realty | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 57.1% | 103.0% | -0.9% |
| 12312022 | SLG | SL Green Realty | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -5.3% | 48.7% | -39.9% |
| 03312020 | SLG | SL Green Realty | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 12.1% | 73.6% | -14.0% |
Research & Analysis
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Peer Comparisons for SL Green Realty
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 42.74 |
| Mkt Cap | 5.7 |
| Rev LTM | 1,471 |
| Op Inc LTM | 306 |
| FCF LTM | 743 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 547 |
| CFO LTM | 893 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 708 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 1.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | 1.5% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 18.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 21.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 40.7% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 42.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 34.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 35.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 5.7 |
| P/S | 4.4 |
| P/EBIT | 9.1 |
| P/E | 12.0 |
| P/CFO | 9.2 |
| Total Yield | 4.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 10.2% |
| D/E | 1.1 |
| Net D/E | 1.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -2.4% |
| 3M Rtn | -14.0% |
| 6M Rtn | -16.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -29.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | 23.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -3.4% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -15.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -30.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -39.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -49.9% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/16/2025 | -5.8% | -7.1% | -14.9% |
| 7/17/2025 | -4.1% | -5.7% | -14.4% |
| 4/17/2025 | 0.2% | 4.1% | 13.0% |
| 1/23/2025 | -2.1% | -5.9% | -6.3% |
| 10/17/2024 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 7/18/2024 | -1.4% | -0.4% | 3.7% |
| 4/18/2024 | -2.3% | 5.0% | 7.6% |
| 1/25/2024 | 3.0% | -0.9% | 2.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| # Negative | 16 | 14 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 1.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Median Negative | -3.1% | -5.3% | -10.3% |
| Max Positive | 3.4% | 22.7% | 26.6% |
| Max Negative | -10.1% | -17.0% | -19.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8082025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2182025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10312024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5062024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11062023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5052023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2172023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5092022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2182022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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