Ares Commercial: 50%+ Book Value Discount Is Excessive (Rating Upgrade)
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Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) has announced a 40% dividend cut for Q1 2025, reducing the quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share. The company faces persistent loan quality issues, particularly in its office portfolio, leading to loan divestments at a loss and reduced financial leverage. Despite efforts to de-risk and reset for growth, ACRE shares trade at a 50%+ discount to book value, indicating deep investor distrust.
March 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm
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Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) has cut its Q1 2025 dividend by 40% due to loan quality issues, particularly in its office portfolio. This has led to loan divestments at a loss and reduced financial leverage. Shares are trading at a significant discount to book value, reflecting investor distrust.
The dividend cut and loan quality issues are significant negative factors for ACRE, leading to a likely short-term decline in stock price. The 50%+ discount to book value indicates deep investor distrust, which may persist until the company shows signs of recovery.
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