Alexander & Baldwin: Low Gearing Will Hurt Returns As Fed Set To Cut Rates (Rating Downgrade)
ALEXAlexander & Baldwin(ALEX) Seeking Alpha·2024-08-29 23:42
Matteo Colombo/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesIntroduction Alexander & Baldwin (NYSE:ALEX) has marginally underperformed the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ) so far in 2024, delivering a ~6% total return against the 9% gain for the benchmark ETF: ALEX vs VNQ in 2024 (Seeking Alpha)I also covered the shares back in June, arguing they were undervalued on an enterprise-level basis. Taking into account the recent price rally, increased Fed rate cut expectations, and the REIT's Q2 2024 earnings, I be ...