Four Corners Property: Slowing Growth, High Valuation And Concentration Risks Make It Hard To Recommend

Petru Munteanu
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Summary

  • Despite high occupancy rates and a robust balance sheet, the company's AFFO growth has slowed, and it trades at a premium valuation.
  • The company's heavy reliance on a single tenant and high concentration in the restaurant sector make it riskier than its peers.
  • Given its current valuation and exposure risks, I recommend a "hold" rating for Four Corners, as better opportunities exist in the triple net lease retail space.

Olive Garden Italian Kitchen. Olive Garden is a division of Darden Restaurants.

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Introduction

I follow the triple-net retail REIT sector closely, and I've noticed that Four Corners (NYSE:FCPT) has been performing quite well of late - outperformed only by Agree Realty (ADC) and Essential Properties (EPRT).

However, it currently has one

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