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Plaza Retail REIT

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Div yield
6,25 %
Op margin
57,8 %
ROE
0,4 %
Net margin
7,8 %
Debt / equity
1,25
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About

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.

Classification92 %
SectorReal Estate
IndustryCommercial REITs
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY5 analysts
3 buy2 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target4,90

Analyst recommendations

5 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy3
Hold2
Sell0
12-month price target
4,90
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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See all catalysts →

At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
5 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
0,4 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

1
  • MARKETSAxia Real Assets launches $560M hostile bid for Plaza Retail REIT2026-07-07
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate · THIS SECTOR−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    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.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-07

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    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.

    Classification92 %
    SectorReal Estate
    IndustryCommercial REITs
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    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.

    Key takeaways
    • 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-assisted
    BULL CASE · 4

    Revenue 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.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    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

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2026-03-02
    FY 2026 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue C$126.4M, +4,2% YoY; Operating income +5,5% YoY.

    RevenueC$126.4M+4,2 % YoY
    Operating incomeC$76.5M+5,5 % YoY
    Net incomeC$55.3M+120,7 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flowC$40.1M+0,6 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueC$126.4M
    Gross profitC$108.5M
    Operating incomeC$76.5M
    Net incomeC$55.3M
    Margins
    Gross margin85.8%
    Operating margin60.5%
    Net margin43.7%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsC$1.28B
    Total liabilitiesC$716.1M
    Total equityC$565.3M
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtC$671.0M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowC$40.1M
    CapEx
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue C$30.7MOperating costs C$12.9MFinance C$7.3MNet income C$2.4M
    Highlights
    • Revenue C$126.4M, +4,2% YoY
    • Operating income +5,5% YoY
    • Net income +120,7% YoY
    • Net margin 43.7%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    C$542.8M
    Net cash
    -C$677.0M
    Current ratio
    0.2
    Debt / equity
    1.2
    ROA
    0.2%
    ROE
    0.4%
    Cash conversion
    670.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,40
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    5
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-23 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,40
    Revenueno estimateno estimate128,0M CAD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimateno estimate
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in CAD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution5 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy2
    Hold2
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price targetC$4,90 · Median C$5,00
    Low C$4,75High C$5,00
    EPS surprise
    +25,0 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −1,2 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowC$4,75
    MeanC$4,90
    MedianC$5,00
    HighC$5,00
    Spot
    12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin57,8 %Above median
    Net Margin7,8 %Below median
    ROE0,4 %Below median
    D/E1,25Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv6,70Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • Plaza Retail REIT Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Plaza Retail REIT Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Stephen PenneyExecutive Vice President

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    PLZ_U.TOCanonical
    Toronto Stock Exchange · CAD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-07
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    — missing data

    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-03-02 17:50 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue CAD 126.4M · Net CAD 55.3M
    2025-02-26 17:56 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue CAD 121.3M · Net CAD 25.0M
    2024-02-26 06:11 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue CAD 114.1M · Net CAD 20.2M
    2023-02-23 17:28 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue CAD 111.2M · Net CAD 53.9M
    2022-02-24 17:25 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue CAD 110.6M · Net CAD 99.6M
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage