Cbl & Associates Properties, Inc. (CBL)
NYSE:CBL
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$52.00
▲(37.13% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/27/26
The score is driven by improved profitability and cash flow, supported by a strong uptrend in the stock and an attractive valuation (low P/E with a solid dividend). The key offset is elevated balance-sheet risk from historically high leverage, even after recent refinancing actions.
Positive Factors
Improved Cash Generation
Consistent positive operating cash flow and a marked step-up in trailing‑twelve‑month free cash flow provide durable capacity to fund operations, pay distributions, and service debt. Sustained FCF supports strategic flexibility for re‑tenating assets and funding redevelopment over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Elevated Historical Leverage
A multi‑year pattern of very high leverage materially constrains financial flexibility and amplifies downside risk if operating performance weakens. Even with recent transactions, legacy high debt ratios increase vulnerability to interest rate moves, covenant pressure, and limit capital allocation choices across cycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved Cash Generation
Consistent positive operating cash flow and a marked step-up in trailing‑twelve‑month free cash flow provide durable capacity to fund operations, pay distributions, and service debt. Sustained FCF supports strategic flexibility for re‑tenating assets and funding redevelopment over the medium term.
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CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.54B
Dividend Yield6.79%
Average Volume (3M)246.07K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta (1Y)0.78
Revenue Growth10.29%
EPS Growth160.54%
CountryUS
Employees390
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.62
Shares Outstanding30,944,757
10 Day Avg. Volume264,038
30 Day Avg. Volume246,073
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)2.99
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
P/FCF Ratio15.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit54.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.00Price Target Upside45.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
CBL & Associates Properties Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, CBL Properties possesses and oversees a nationwide collection of prominent real estate assets, strategically situated within thriving and expanding communities. This extensive portfolio encompasses 106 prop...
How the Company Makes Money
CBL primarily makes money through real estate rental revenues generated by leasing space in its malls and shopping centers. Its key revenue streams typically include: (1) Base rent from long-term leases with retail, dining, and entertainment tenan...
CBL & Associates Properties Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 582.57M | 578.37M | 515.56M | 535.29M | 563.01M | 576.88M |
| Gross Profit | 63.24M | 43.71M | 59.23M | -32.86M | -141.34M | -27.73M |
| EBITDA | 501.84M | 476.42M | 353.85M | 367.92M | 377.22M | -167.97M |
| Net Income | 173.66M | 135.97M | 58.97M | 6.55M | -93.48M | -622.17M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.65B | 2.73B | 2.75B | 2.41B | 2.68B | 2.95B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 283.01M | 335.37M | 283.94M | 296.33M | 337.14M | 319.55M |
| Total Debt | 2.08B | 2.17B | 2.21B | 1.97B | 2.11B | 2.36B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.26B | 2.36B | 2.43B | 2.08B | 2.31B | 2.54B |
| Stockholders Equity | 397.98M | 374.94M | 323.55M | 339.32M | 370.54M | 396.20M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 276.37M | 71.79M | 202.22M | 183.52M | 208.23M | 38.77M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 276.37M | 71.79M | 202.22M | 183.52M | 208.23M | 38.77M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -88.04M | 17.24M | 65.01M | 1.70M | -156.69M | 87.33M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -98.75M | -91.23M | -236.50M | -204.09M | -145.80M | -158.41M |
CBL & Associates Properties Technical Analysis
Positive
37.92
Price Trends
45.31
Positive
40.90
Positive
36.43
Positive
Market Momentum
1.24
Negative
66.94
Neutral
82.96
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CBL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 37.92 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 47.87, below the 50-day MA of 45.31, and above the 200-day MA of 36.43, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.24 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.94 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.96 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CBL.
CBL & Associates Properties Risk Analysis
CBL & Associates Properties disclosed 50 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CBL & Associates Properties reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
CBL & Associates Properties Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $2.03B | 22.08 | 8.76% | 6.77% | 8.23% | 24.98% | |
72 Outperform | $1.96B | 19.46 | 11.26% | 3.97% | 5.91% | 59.55% | |
71 Outperform | $1.54B | 8.65 | 49.14% | 6.79% | 10.29% | 160.54% | |
67 Neutral | $912.73M | 24.44 | 11.80% | 7.89% | 8.31% | -28.42% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
55 Neutral | $262.90M | 1.50 | 47.95% | ― | -67.13% | -68.06% | |
51 Neutral | $1.33B | 65.21 | 17.37% | 8.39% | -3.73% | -48.13% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
CBL
CBL & Associates Properties
49.75
26.16
110.91%
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261.22
51.57
24.60%
SITC
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5.01
-0.87
-14.75%
GTY
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33.20
5.74
20.90%
BFS
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37.20
4.71
14.50%
WSR
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7.02
58.26%
CBL & Associates Properties Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
CBL & Associates Shareholders Back Board and Governance Measures
Positive
May 26, 2026
At its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2026, CBL Associates Properties, Inc. shareholders elected seven directors, including Marjorie L. Bowen and CEO Stephen D. Lebovitz, to serve one-year terms on the company’s board. The v...
Executive/Board ChangesDividendsPrivate Placements and Financing
CBL & Associates Completes Major Refinancing, Boosts Dividend
Positive
Apr 2, 2026
On March 27, 2026, CBL Associates Limited Partnership closed a $176 million floating‑rate, non‑recourse loan with Beal Bank USA, secured mainly by Mayfaire Town Center, Pearland Town Center, Southaven Town Center and East Towne Mall, ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
CBL & Associates Announces New $425 Million Loan
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
On March 13, 2026, CBL Associates’ operating partnership and certain subsidiaries entered into a new $425 million non-recourse loan with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, secured by a pool of primarily mall properties that had previously collateraliz...
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