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Investment Thesis
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) is perhaps one of the most, if not the most talked about commercial REIT at the moment. That may come as no surprise, since it currently pays an annual dividend of $1.16
Medical Properties Trust: Warren Buffett Doesn't Reach For Yield, Neither Should You
Summary
- We argue that there are too many red flags in MPW's story and cite certain risks why investors are better off steering clear and not reaching for the 13.83% yield.
- There are scenarios where we see that both dividend yield cut and equity value compression could be the result.
- Certain accounting practices in our view understate MPW's true leverage and profitability, such as straight-line rent accounting.
- Other risks, such as macroeconomic risks, refinancing risks and tenant concentration risks, make us doubt MPW's future prospects.
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