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Tuesday, JMP analysts lowered the price target for Bright Spire (NYSE:SR) Capital (NYSE:BRSP) shares to $6.50, down from the previous $7.50. Despite the reduction, the firm maintained its Market Outperform rating for the real estate investment trust. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels, with analyst targets ranging from $6.25 to $8.00.
The adjustment in the price target reflects a new valuation basis, with the price-to-book value (P/BV) multiple shifting to 0.73x from the earlier 0.84x. This change is based on the company’s book value as of December 31. The current P/B ratio stands at 0.55x, while the stock offers a substantial dividend yield of 14.45%. The analysts at JMP have recalibrated their expectations for the stock’s performance, aligning the target price with the recent financial metrics reported by Bright Spire Capital.
The Market Outperform rating suggests that JMP analysts still see the company’s stock performing better than the overall market, despite the lowered price target. This indicates a continued positive outlook on Bright Spire Capital’s potential to outperform its peers or the broader market index. InvestingPro data reveals that while the stock has faced recent headwinds, net income is expected to grow this year, with analysts projecting a return to profitability.
Bright Spire Capital specializes in commercial real estate debt and equity investments. The firm’s financial position, as indicated by its book value, plays a significant role in how analysts value its stock. The book value is a key metric for real estate investment trusts, reflecting the net value of the company’s assets.
The new price target of $6.50 represents JMP’s current valuation of Bright Spire Capital’s stock based on its book value at the end of the last reported fiscal year. Investors and stakeholders in Bright Spire Capital will likely monitor the company’s performance to see if it aligns with JMP’s expectations following this adjustment.
In other recent news, BrightSpire Capital announced a change in its independent registered public accounting firm, appointing Deloitte & Touche LLP to replace Ernst & Young LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The decision followed a competitive selection process, with no disagreements or reportable events noted between the company and Ernst & Young during their tenure. BrightSpire Capital recently reported a GAAP loss of $0.16 per share for the fourth quarter, while its adjusted distributable earnings per share (EPS) of $0.18 met analysts’ estimates. The company’s quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share was fully covered by the adjusted EPS, maintaining a coverage ratio of 113%. JMP Securities maintained its Market Outperform rating for BrightSpire Capital, with a price target of $7.50, emphasizing the company’s efforts to address problematic assets. Analysts from JMP noted the strategic increase in CECL reserves by $20.5 million to strengthen the company’s financial position. Despite a slight decrease in the undepreciated book value per share, analysts remain optimistic about the company’s potential returns. BrightSpire Capital is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings on February 18, 2025, with a follow-up earnings call the next day.
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