Plaza Retail REIT
Plaza Retail REIT operates as a commercial real estate investment trust focused on owning and managing retail properties in Canada.
Business. Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ_U.TO) is a commercial real estate investment trust that generates revenue primarily through rental income. The company is headquartered in Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not provided in the available data.
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5 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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Pre-earnings brief
There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source sentiment shifts to report for Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ_U.TO) based on the provided data. The system indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent developments. Consequently, no specific events, financial updates, or strategic shifts can be synthesized. The available data does not support assertions regarding changes in operations, holdings, or market perception. The company profile shows Plaza Retail REIT has one officer and is followed by four analysts. It currently holds no index memberships and has no identified top holders in the dataset. With zero dispatches recorded for most days in the late June and early July 2026 period, and only a single dispatch on July 7, 2026, there is insufficient information to determine the significance of any activity. Investors should refer to the cited financials and estimates documents [doc:plz_u.to-ha-financials] [doc:plz_u.to-ha-estimates] for fundamental data, as no narrative changes are present in the current signal set.
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Synthesis
Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ_U.TO) is a commercial real estate investment trust that generates revenue primarily through rental income. The company is headquartered in Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not provided in the available data.
Plaza Retail REIT has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25, indicating a moderate level of leverage, while its current ratio of 0.22 suggests limited short-term liquidity. The company's return on equity is 0.44%, and its return on assets is 0.19%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for commercial REITs, indicating suboptimal capital efficiency.
In terms of profitability, Plaza Retail REIT's operating income of $17.72 million and net income of $2.39 million reflect a relatively low margin, with a gross profit of $26.11 million. These figures suggest that the company is generating modest returns compared to industry benchmarks.
The company's revenue is primarily derived from its retail property portfolio, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations, particularly in the retail sector.
Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory appears constrained, with no significant revenue growth indicated in the financial data. The outlook for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year remains stable, with no substantial changes in revenue or operating performance expected.
The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. No significant dilution sources have been identified in the recent filings or transcripts.
Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, suggest a mixed outlook from the investment community. The mean price target is 4.90 CAD, with a median of 5.00 CAD, and a mean recommendation of 2.20, indicating a cautious stance.
There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source sentiment shifts to report for Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ_U.TO) based on the provided data. The system indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent developments. Consequently, no specific events, financial updates, or strategic shifts can be synthesized. The available data does not support assertions regarding changes in operations, holdings, or market perception. The company profile shows Plaza Retail REIT has one officer and is followed by four analysts. It currently holds no index memberships and has no identified top holders in the dataset. With zero dispatches recorded for most days in the late June and early July 2026 period, and only a single dispatch on July 7, 2026, there is insufficient information to determine the significance of any activity. Investors should refer to the cited financials and estimates documents [doc:plz_u.to-ha-financials] [doc:plz_u.to-ha-estimates] for fundamental data, as no narrative changes are present in the current signal set.
- Plaza Retail REIT has a moderate level of leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25.
- The company's return on equity and return on assets are below typical thresholds for commercial REITs.
- The company's revenue is primarily derived from its retail property portfolio, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
- The investment community has a mixed outlook, with a mean price target of 4.90 CAD and a mean recommendation of 2.20.
- The company faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedRevenue grew 4.2% year-over-year to CAD 126.4 million in fiscal 2026, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion.
Net income surged 120.7% year-over-year to CAD 55.3 million in fiscal 2026, signaling strong bottom-line recovery.
Cash conversion of 6.7 ranks as best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 1.07.
Analysts maintain a buy recommendation with a mean price target of CAD 4.90, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25 places the company in the bottom quartile of the commercial REIT cohort.
Return on equity of 0.44% significantly trails the cohort median of 3.63%, indicating poor capital efficiency.
The company faces a high credit risk flag, suggesting potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations.
Net income CAGR of -13.7% over four years indicates long-term earnings volatility and decline.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue C$126.4M, +4,2% YoY; Operating income +5,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue C$126.4M, +4,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income +5,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +120,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 43.7%
Revenue C$121.3M, +6,3% YoY; Operating income +1,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue C$121.3M, +6,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +1,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +24,1% YoY
- ▍Net margin 20.7%
Revenue C$114.1M, +2,5% YoY; Operating income +2,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue C$114.1M, +2,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +2,2% YoY
- ▍Net income −62,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 17.7%
Revenue C$111.2M, +0,6% YoY; Operating income −3,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue C$111.2M, +0,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income −3,5% YoY
- ▍Net income −45,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 48.4%
Revenue C$110.6M; Operating income C$72.5M.
- ▍Revenue C$110.6M
- ▍Operating income C$72.5M
- ▍Net margin 90.0%
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,40 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 128,0M CAD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Plaza Retail REIT Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- Plaza Retail REIT Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
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Leadership
- Stephen PenneyExecutive Vice President