Stock Analysis
Camden Property TrustCPT
P/E 34.98×· 5Y range 13.03–152.86×· 36th percentile of history
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsHold29 analystsP/E 35.0× sits at the 36th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q1 2023.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Risks
- Financial Health3
- Growth30
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
What's happening with CPT
Profile
financial health, growth and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (36th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (7.1%)20/25
- P/S (869.6x)0/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth30/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (5.3%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (6.1%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (4.7%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (-54.5%)0/25
- Profitability30/100 · Weak
- ROIC (-10.0%)0/25
- ROE (7.5%)5/25
- Net margin (2486.2%)25/25
- Operating margin (-4203.3%)0/25
- Financial Health3/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.19)3/25
- Current ratio (0.41)0/25
- Interest coverage (-3.5x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (n/a)0/25
- Quality53/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-1.55)6/25
- FCF conversion (247%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 4505.1%)0/25
- Moat50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (1/8 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (-4191.6%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (8/8 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 16.4%)25/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.2 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Beneish M -1.55 — earnings-manipulation flag
- ⚠SBC 128.3% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠Interest coverage -3.5× — thin debt cushion
About Camden Property Trust
Camden Property Trust is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, management, development, reposition, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Show more
It owned interests in, operated, or developing nearly 175 multifamily properties comprised of nearly 59,921 apartment homes across the United States.
Headquarters: HOUSTON, TX · Employees: 1,640 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
50CP/E (TTM)35.0xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 13.0x–152.9x · 36th pct
P/FCF41.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield7.1%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.9%–8.4% · 81st pct
P/S (TTM)869.60xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 29.4x–4312.6x · 8th pct
EV/EBITDA26.8xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales11.5xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E76.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.62xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio-1.19A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.45%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio140.6%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
30DROIC-10.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE7.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA3.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2486.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-4203.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin-4203.3%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin200.0%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin6006.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
30DRevenue CAGR5.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR6.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)4.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-54.5%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+15.5%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue128.3%D
Grade D: HighTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
3EAltman Z-Score1.19D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.41xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.03xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-3.5xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.28xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
53CPiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-1.55D
Grade D: RiskyEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion246.8%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4505.1%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue18.6%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.17xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Necas Kevin J. Jr. Filed | Necas Kevin J. Jr. | Grant / award | +2.1K | |
CAMPO RICHARD J Filed | CAMPO RICHARD J | SellOpen market sale | -30000 | |
Khator Renu Filed | Khator Renu | Grant / award | +2.5K | |
Brunner Heather J. Filed | Brunner Heather J. | Grant / award | +2.5K | |
Sevilla-Sacasa Frances Aldrich Filed | Sevilla-Sacasa Frances Aldrich | Grant / award | +2.5K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gibson Mark Filed | Gibson Mark | Grant / award | +2.5K | |
Benito Javier Filed | Benito Javier | Grant / award | +2.5K | |
INGRAHAM SCOTT S Filed | INGRAHAM SCOTT S | Grant / award | +2.5K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
50CROIC >12% Years1/8 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)-4191.6%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/8 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor16.4%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.82
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.44
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$37.08
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$25.20M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.36B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.96xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$11.41B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.79B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Camden Property Trust (CPT)
Camden Property Trust meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.19 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -1.55 is above the −1.78 flag threshold, a signal that reported earnings warrant closer scrutiny.
- Camden Property Trust converts about 200% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Interest coverage of -3.5× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- The stock currently yields 3.4% in dividends.
See how CPT ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CPT moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Regular | 97.45 | +1.55% | 2.43 |
| Oct 5 | After-hours | 97.79 | +1.91% | 2.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CPT
What is the current Camden Property Trust (CPT) stock price?
CPT is trading at $98.59 at the last market close, up 0.41% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CPT pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CPT stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Camden Property Trust's financial health at 3/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CPT stock overvalued?
Camden Property Trust trades at a trailing P/E of 35.0 and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Camden Property Trust report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CPT. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Camden Property Trust operate in?
Camden Property Trust operates in the Real Estate sector, within the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Camden Property Trust do?
Camden Property Trust is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, management, development, reposition, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities.
About Camden Property Trust (CPT) Stock
Camden Property Trust (CPT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. As of the latest update, Camden Property Trust is trading at $98.59, up 0.41% on the day with a market capitalization of $11.4 billion. The financial health score for CPT is 3/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CPT stock.
CPT Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Camden Property Trust (CPT) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CPT stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CPT with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Camden Property Trust across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 3/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CPT.
- Sector peers: Compare CPT against 5 other real estate stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CPT a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Camden Property Trust (CPT) as an investment. The financial health score of 3/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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