CBL & Associates Properties: This Cheap 4.6% Mall REIT Still Has Room To Run

Philip Wang 1.23K Followers Follow Summary CBL & Associates Properties is rated 'Buy' with a $72/share price target, reflecting a 31.5% upside from current levels. CBL trades at a forward P/AFFO of 7.6x, a steep discount to peers, despite strong leasing spreads and a transformed balance sheet. Management raised full-year AFFO guidance to $7.15–$7.25/share, with dividend yield at 4.6% and a payout ratio of 35% (AFFO) or 81% (discretionary cash flow). Expiration of Section 382 restrictions in November 2026 could unlock tax-efficient capital returns, providing a potential catalyst for shareholder value. Pixelbizz/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Since the start of the year, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. ( CBL ) has seen its share price increase by almost 48%, continuing the momentum from the previous year. All in all, the company has seen This article was written by Philip Wang 1.23K Followers Follow Dividend-focused investor specializing in REITs. I write fundamental deep dives on REITs, emphasizing sustainable dividends, balance sheet strength, and catalysts. Follow me for cycle-aware, income-oriented REIT ideas with clear Buy/Hold/Sell calls. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in CBL over the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.