ACRE- Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation
Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
Wall Street consensus from 5 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$5.30
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $4.34
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
N/A
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$19.20
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
4/10
44% score
Pays dividends
14Y hist.14+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
14 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
-0.9%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
-12.5%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
-58.8%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
258.11×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
3.91×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
13.89%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 5, 2026
52
days
EPS (TTM)
$-0.08
P/E (TTM)
-
Fwd P/E
12.7
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
13.89%
5Y Avg Annual
$0.9320
Last Payment
$0.1500
Ex-Date
06/30/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest06/30/2026 | 07/15/2026 | $0.1500 | 13.82% |
03/31/2026 | 04/15/2026 | $0.1500 | 13.82% |
12/31/2025 | 01/15/2026 | $0.1500 | 13.82% |
09/30/2025 | 10/15/2025 | $0.1500 | 13.82% |
06/30/2025 | 07/15/2025 | $0.1500 | 13.82% |
03/31/2025 | 04/15/2025 | $0.1500 | 13.82% |
12/31/2024 | 01/15/2025 | $0.2500 | 23.04% |
09/30/2024 | 10/15/2024 | $0.2500 | 23.04% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$4.34
Price
$0.1500
Last div. (quarterly)
29
shares
Own 29 ACRE shares ($125.86) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$125.86
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
13.82% yieldEstimate ACRE dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$1,382.49
Per month
$115.21
≈ 2,304.1 shares at $0.6/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a specialty finance company, engages in the originating and investing in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments in the United States. The company provides loan opportunities for the owners, operators, and sponsors of CRE properties. Its investments includes senior mortgage loans, subordinate debt, preferred equity products, mezzanine loans, and other CRE investments, such as commercial mortgage-backed securities. It has elected and qualified to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for the United States federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) stock trades at $4.34, up 0.46% on the day. With a market capitalization of $241 million, ACRE is a micro-cap real estate stock. It trades at a forward P/E of 12.7 and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.08. Over the most recent period the company reported a 59% year-over-year revenue decline and a net profit margin of -12.5%. Below you'll find ACRE's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
ACRE - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) shows risks such as declining revenue (-59%), negative profit margins and high leverage (debt/equity of 258.1). Whether ACRE is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is ACRE's stock price today?
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) trades at $4.34, up 0.46% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does ACRE pay a dividend?
Yes. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share, a dividend yield of 13.89%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 30, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 2267% of earnings.
What is ACRE's market cap?
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) has a market capitalization of $241 million, classifying it as a micro-cap stock in the Real Estate sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.