Presidio Property Trust (SQFT)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $3.95 | Market Cap: $4.5 MilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Diversified REITs
Presidio Property Trust (SQFT)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $3.95Market Cap: $4.5 MilSector: Real EstateIndustry: Diversified 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
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -106%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -134% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 1527% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.5% | |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4% | |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 532% | |
| 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 -198% | |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 948% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -106%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -134% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 1527% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.5% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 532% |
| 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 -198% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 948% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SQFT Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Direct Offering Announcement and Share Dilution Concerns
Presidio Property Trust (SQFT) experienced a significant decline, including a 20% plummet in July 2025, following the announcement of a registered direct offering of common stock. Investors reacted negatively to the potential dilution of shares, which often occurs when a company issues new stock, increasing the total number of outstanding shares.
2. Negative Investor Sentiment and Real Estate Sector Challenges
The precipitous decline was also fueled by investor skepticism regarding capital-raising efforts within a real estate sector already facing headwinds such as slowing demand and rising mortgage rates. This broader market sentiment exacerbated the negative reaction to SQFT's specific actions.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SQFT Return | - | 2% | -73% | 20% | -22% | -52% | -88% |
| Peers Return | -11% | 52% | -15% | 4% | 14% | -1% | 36% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SQFT Win Rate | 50% | 67% | 33% | 42% | 58% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 60% | 67% | 42% | 48% | 60% | 54% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SQFT Max Drawdown | - | -26% | -74% | -41% | -53% | -93% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -54% | -5% | -25% | -16% | -11% | -12% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: WPC, ALEX, CTO, OLP, EPRT.
[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 | SQFT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -89.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 884.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 570 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -41.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.7% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 8 days | 148 days |
Compare to WPC, ALEX, CTO, OLP, EPRT
In The Past
Presidio Property Trust's stock fell -89.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/9/2021. A -89.8% loss requires a 884.6% 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. | 8.7% | 8.7% | -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. | 8.7% | 8.7% | -5.8% |
Research & Analysis
Invest in Strategies
Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for Presidio Property Trust
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 19.42 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.9 |
| Rev LTM | 183 |
| Op Inc LTM | 53 |
| FCF LTM | 63 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 54 |
| CFO LTM | 86 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 75 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 6.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 34.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 35.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.6% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 50.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 49.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 50.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 49.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.9 |
| P/S | 5.4 |
| P/EBIT | 10.8 |
| P/E | 15.9 |
| P/CFO | 11.0 |
| Total Yield | 7.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 9.9% |
| D/E | 0.8 |
| Net D/E | 0.8 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 2.5% |
| 3M Rtn | -4.2% |
| 6M Rtn | -6.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -9.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 4.5% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 2.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -9.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -21.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -24.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -65.0% |
Segment Financials
Assets by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office/Industrial Properties | 78 | 79 | 76 | 100 | |
| Model Home Properties | 51 | 35 | 31 | 42 | |
| Other assets, net | 30 | 152 | 19 | 15 | |
| Retail Properties | 17 | 17 | 28 | 26 | 35 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
| Office/Industrial/Medical Properties | 176 | ||||
| Residential Properties | 36 | ||||
| Total | 176 | 291 | 161 | 186 | 247 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5142025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3312025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11192024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8142024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5142024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 4162024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11142023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5152023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3282023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11102022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8112022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5162022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3302022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11122021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
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