PMREF (Primaris REIT) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


PMREF Primaris REIT PMREF
82 GF Score
Price $15.60
GF Value $13.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Primaris REIT Financial Strength?

Primaris REIT PMREF 82 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PMREF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Primaris REIT has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

Warning Sign:

Primaris REIT displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Primaris REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.96. Primaris REIT's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.08. As of today, Primaris REIT's Altman Z-Score is 0.93.


Primaris REIT  (OTCPK:PMREF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Primaris REIT has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Primaris REIT Financial Strength Related Terms


PMREF vs SPG, O, KIM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Primaris REIT's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Primaris REIT Financial Strength vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Primaris REIT's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Primaris REIT's Financial Strength falls into.


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Primaris REIT Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Primaris REIT's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,594.2 Mil.

Primaris REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*61.665/-20.843
=2.96

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Primaris REIT interest coverage is 3.11, which is low.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Primaris REIT's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 1594.198) / 518.284
=3.08

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Primaris REIT has a Z-score of 0.93, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.93 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Primaris REIT (PMREF) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Primaris REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Primaris REIT's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 5.00.
Is Primaris REIT's Financial Strength too high?
Primaris REIT's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Primaris REIT has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primaris REIT's Financial Strength compare to SPG and O?
Primaris REIT's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Primaris REIT's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a REITs company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the REITs industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Primaris REIT and its competitors. Primaris REIT's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primaris REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primaris REIT (PMREF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.14, compared to a current price of $15.60 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Primaris REIT's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Primaris REIT (PMREF), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Primaris REIT (PMREF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primaris REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.60 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.14. GuruFocus considers Primaris REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PMREF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $13.14 vs. price of $15.60 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PMREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Primaris REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges H0D:GermanyPMZ.UN:Canada
Address 181 Bay Street, Suite 2720, Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2T3
Primaris REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Through its subsidiaries, it owns, develops, and operates a national retail portfolio focused on enclosed shopping centres located in secondary Canadian markets. Its property portfolio includes: Dufferin Mall, Cataraqui Centre, Stone Road Mall, Orchard Park, Kildonan Place, Halifax Shopping Centre, Marlborough Mall, and Devonshire Mall. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Rent receivables.
82GF Score

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