Bengal Capital's Jerry Derevyanny and Julian Lin discuss NewLake Capital and cannabis REITs, highlighting valuation trends and redeployment risks. They delve into the impact of lease expirations on yields and analyze the effects of legalization on pricing and leverage in the industry.
Valuations in cannabis REITs are up, yields are down, signaling potential risks for investors.
Legalization shifts could impact REIT valuations, emphasizing the need for constant evaluation and strategic positioning.
Deep dives
Evaluation of REITs Dividend Yields
UA Capital is currently trading at an 8% dividend yield, presenting an interesting valuation compared to traditional REITs around 5.5%. The dynamic nature of valuation impacts the risk profile for net lease REITs like UA Capital as their valuations expand. The historical execution of UA Capital stands out due to their strategic stock buyback approach during low valuations, showcasing efficient capital deployment and high cash flow margins.
Consideration of Market Dynamics and Risks
Market shifts due to legalization could impact the valuation and dividends of REITs like IAPR. Factors such as potential re-pricing, lease durations, and redeployment risks post-legalization highlight the evolving landscape for cannabis-related REITs. These risks become more pronounced as valuations increase, emphasizing the need for continuous evaluation and strategic positioning in response to changing market conditions.
Bengal Capital's Jerry Derevyanny and Julian Lin discuss NewLake Capital and cannabis REITs (0:20). Valuations are up; yields are down - should that be telling investors something? (3:00) Redeployment risk in IIPR and other REITs (5:50). This is an excerpt from a recent episode of The Cannabis Investing Podcast.
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