Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN) Market Cap
Seven Hills Realty Trust has a market capitalization of $130.1M.
Financials based on reported quarter end 2025-12-31
Price: $8.54
▲ 0.12 (1.43%)
Market Cap: 130.13M
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CEO: Thomas Joseph Lorenzini
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: REIT - Mortgage
IPO Date: 2006-05-26
Website: https://sevnreit.com
Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN) - Company Information
Market Cap: 130.13M · Sector: Real Estate
Seven Hills Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, focuses on originating and investing in first mortgage loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate in the United States. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust. As a result, it would not be subject to corporate income tax on that portion of its net income that is distributed to shareholders. The company was formerly known as RMR Mortgage Trust. Seven Hills Realty Trust was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.
Analyst Sentiment
Based on 3 ratings
Analyst 1Y Forecast: $0.00
Average target (based on 1 sources)
Consensus Price Target
Low
$13
Median
$13
High
$13
Average
$13
Potential Upside: 52.2%
Price & Moving Averages
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Management’s tone is confident on deal flow and portfolio quality—Q4 distributable earnings were $0.28/share (adjusted $0.31/share at high-end guidance) with all loans current and CECL at 130 bps (down 20 bps). The major ‘but’ is near-term mechanics: the rights offering ($61.5m net; >$200m capacity) raised share count and created a temporary Q1 earnings drag, guiding to just $0.22–$0.24/share even as $30.5m closed and ~$76m of additional loans are slated near-term/late-Q1. In the Q&A, analysts pressed on whether rights capital would be fully deployed in Q1—management said no, implying timing risk (2 diligence loans may trickle into early Q2). Operationally, the underwriting hurdle is competitive spread compression, especially in industrial and multifamily, prompting selectivity and a stated preference for senior secured first lien. Net: bullish for 2026 originations (~$200m/quarter hoped Q2–Q4) but cautious about earnings cadence through deployment timing.
Growth Catalysts
- Invested in 3 new loans in Q4 2025 totaling $101.3 million (College Park, MD student housing: $37.3m; Boston hotel: $37.0m; Wayne, PA industrial: $27.0m)
- Opened first quarter 2026 with active pipeline: closed 1 additional loan for $30.5m (Atlanta medical office)
- Scheduled closings: 2 loans for ~$37m combined within ~1 week; 2 diligence loans for ~$39m expected by end of Q1 or shortly after (Q2 trickle risk)
- Redeployed proceeds from full repayment of a $15.3 million Sandy Springs, GA retail loan
- Market conditions improved with office transaction volume +25% YoY (supports deal flow)
Business Development
- RMR-related pipeline context: 2 loans acquired in the quarter were originated and asset-managed by SEVN; RMR had them on its balance sheet as potential 'seed assets' for a contemplated private financing vehicle
Financial Highlights
- Q4 2025 distributable earnings: $4.6m, or $0.28/share
- Rights offering drag: $0.03 dilution in Q4; adjusted Q4 distributable earnings would have been $0.31/share (at high end of guidance)
- Q4 driver bridge: loan investments since July 1 contributed +$0.03/share; loan repayments detracted -$0.01/share
- Guidance: Q1 2026 distributable EPS of $0.22 to $0.24/share (temporary drag expected to reverse as rights-offering capital is deployed and incremental earnings offsets higher share count)
- Dividend: regular $0.28/share quarterly dividend; management reiterated $0.28/share is committed through the foreseeable future (also referenced as secure at least through end of 2026)
- Tax/markup specifics: no explicit tax-rate guidance or tariff impacts mentioned
- CECL reserve: 130 bps of total loan commitments (down 20 bps vs last quarter); supported by weighted average risk rating of 2.8
- Interest rate floors: 7 loans had floors become active in Q4; provided +$0.01/share earnings protection based on SOFR as of 12/31; weighted average floor 2.81% (range 25 bps to 4.34%)
Capital Funding
- Rights offering completed in December: $61.5 million net proceeds, raising investment capacity by over $200 million
- Manager ownership increased to just over 20%
- Cash on hand at 12/31/2025: $123 million
- Secured financing: extended maturities of 2 facilities; increased maximum size of one facility by +$125 million
- Pro forma secured financing capacity: $377 million
- Advance rates: no change cited (explicitly 'no specific changes to the advance rates')
Strategy & Ops
- Portfolio composition intent: avoid 'race to the bottom' multifamily; selectively target pockets of inefficiency in sectors like storage, industrial, medical office, necessity-based retail, self-storage, and selectively hospitality
- Stated positioning: remain focused on senior secured first lien positions; not pursuing junior tranches (mezzanine/preferred discussed but not focused)
- Competition response: lender demand for collateral still exceeds supply; despite competition compressing credit spreads (noted particularly in industrial/multifamily), management stays disciplined on yields/pricing
Market Outlook
- Fed rate context: 2 additional 25 bps rate cuts during Q4; target Fed funds rate now 350–375 bps
- Origination run-rate expectations: Q1 could be about ~$100m (with possible trickle into Q2); Q2–Q4 hoped for ~$200m per quarter of new originations
- Year-end portfolio target: close to ~$1.0 billion total loan portfolio size by year-end
- Near-term timing specifics: by end of Q1, rights-offering capital not fully deployed (2 loans ~37m near-term; 2 diligence loans ~$39m expected late Q1/early Q2)
Risks & Headwinds
- Credit spread pressure: competition for quality opportunities putting downward pressure on credit spreads, particularly in industrial and multifamily; some lenders aggregating collateral to sell into future CRE CLO securitizations
- Multifamily pricing/yield compression: multifamily described as extremely liquid with a 'race to the bottom' in yield/pricing driven by securitization demand (risk of not meeting underwriting returns)
- Short-term earnings drag risk: Q1 2026 distributable EPS guidance reflects temporary drag from increased share count due to rights offering (capital not fully deployed by end of Q1)
- Repayment/refinancing timing: management expects limited repayments for the next several months, then ~$300m of maturities starting in 2H 2026; portfolio growth sensitivity to the timing of these repayments into Q3/Q4
Sentiment: MIXED
Note: This summary was synthesized by AI from the SEVN Q4 2025 earnings transcript. Financial data is complex; please verify all metrics against official SEC filings before making investment decisions.
Fundamentals Overview
📊 AI Financial Analysis
Powered by StockMarketInfo"SEVN reported revenue of $14.83M and a net income of $4.79M for the year ended December 31, 2025. With an EPS of $0.29 and total assets of $820.86M, the company maintains a robust asset base. Despite this, the share price has decreased by 35.24% over the past year, reflecting continued challenges in the market. Operating cash flow was reported at $3.21M, suggesting a positive cash flow generation capability, although dividends of approximately $14.62M indicate a significant cash outflow. The total liabilities stand at $492.21M, leading to a net debt of $364.19M, which raises concerns over leverage. SEVN has announced dividends paying out approximately $0.28 per share quarterly, amounting to a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, though its substantial payout ratio amidst declining share price significantly impacts shareholder returns. Overall, the market appears cautious regarding SEVN's performance amid recent volatility."
Revenue Growth
Moderate revenue growth but low for industry standards.
Profitability
Positive net income and EPS but high dividend payouts relative to cash flow.
Cash Flow Quality
Adequate operating cash flow but impacted by significant capital distributions.
Leverage & Balance Sheet
High level of net debt relative to total equity raises concerns about financial risk.
Shareholder Returns
Declining share price and large dividend payments detract from overall shareholder value.
Analyst Sentiment & Valuation
Consensus target indicates potential upside, but current market sentiment is negative.
Disclaimer:This analysis is AI-generated for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed and this does not constitute financial advice.