REG (Regency Centers) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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REG Regency Centers Corp REG
81 GF Score
Price $82.88
GF Value $77.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Regency Centers Financial Strength?

Regency Centers REG +0.88% 81 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates REG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Regency Centers has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

Regency Centers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.86. Regency Centers's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.39. As of today, Regency Centers's Altman Z-Score is 1.66.


Regency Centers  (NAS:REG) 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.

Regency Centers has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Regency Centers Financial Strength Related Terms


REG vs KIM, FRT, BRX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Regency Centers'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.


Regency Centers Financial Strength vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Regency Centers's Financial Strength falls into.


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Regency Centers 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:

Regency Centers's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $155 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,567 Mil.

Regency Centers'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*154.714/-54.088
=2.86

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

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

Regency Centers'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
=(30 + 5567.148) / 1649.812
=3.39

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.

Regency Centers has a Z-score of 1.66, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.66 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?
Regency Centers (REG) 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 Regency Centers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Regency Centers' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 5.00.
Is Regency Centers' Financial Strength too high?
Regency Centers' 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, Regency Centers has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regency Centers' Financial Strength compare to KIM and FRT?
Regency Centers' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Regency Centers' 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 Regency Centers and its competitors. Regency Centers'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 Regency Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regency Centers (REG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $77.03, compared to a current price of $82.88 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Regency Centers' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Regency Centers (REG), 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 Regency Centers (REG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regency Centers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $82.88 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.03. GuruFocus considers Regency Centers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for REG:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $77.03 vs. price of $82.88 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Regency Centers Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address One Independent Drive, Suite 114, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32202
Regency Centers is one of the largest shopping center-focused retail REITs. The company's portfolio includes an interest in 481 properties, which includes over 58 million square feet of retail space following the completion of the Urstadt Biddle acquisition in August 2023. The portfolio is geographically diversified with 22 regional offices and no single market representing more than 12% of total company net operating income. Regency's retail portfolio is primarily composed of grocery-anchored centers, with 80% of properties featuring a grocery anchor and grocery stores representing 20% of annual base rent.
81GF Score

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