CTO Realty GrowthCTO +2.84%73 Net Margin % is 15.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 33.64. GuruFocus rates CTO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, CTO Realty Growth ranks worse than 77.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58 Med: 33.64 Max: 255.83
Current: 9.06
CTO's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77.05% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 44.95
vs CTO: 9.06
CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CTO Realty Growth Net Margin % Related Terms
CTO Realty Growth Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CTO Realty Growth Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CTO Realty Growth (CTO) has a Net Margin % of 15.07% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CTO Realty Growth and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 33.64. According to the industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #715 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin % too high?
CTO Realty Growth's current Net Margin % of 15.07% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 33.64. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. CTO Realty Growth's value of 15.07% is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #715 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CTO Realty Growth has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTO Realty Growth's Net Margin % compare to GOOD and JBGS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #715 out of 928 companies for Net Margin %. This places CTO Realty Growth in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. CTO Realty Growth's value of 15.07% is 66.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.64 vs. the industry median of 44.95, CTO Realty Growth has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 44.95, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CTO Realty Growth's current Net Margin % of 15.07% is 66.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CTO Realty Growth and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 44.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTO Realty Growth's current Net Margin % is 15.07%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 33.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTO Realty Growth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth (CTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.50, compared to a current price of $21.74 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.07%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 33.64 and 66.5% below the REITs industry median of 44.95. CTO Realty Growth's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CTO Realty Growth (CTO), the current Net Margin % is 15.07% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CTO Realty Growth (CTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.74 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.50.
GuruFocus considers CTO Realty Growth to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTO:
Net Margin %: 15.07% (55% below median its 10-year median of 33.64)
GF Value™: $18.50 vs. price of $21.74 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% below the REITs median (#715 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTO Realty Growth Inc is a real estate investment trust company, that owns income properties in diversified markets in the United States. The company operates in four primary business segments: Income properties, management services, commercial loans and investments, and real estate operations. It derives maximum revenue from Income Properties.
73GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CTO
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CTO has been successfully added to your 
