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MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA
(BME:MRL)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
€16.00
▲(14.86% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/29/26
The score is driven primarily by strong earnings-call fundamentals (raised FFO guidance, accelerating data-center leasing, and a conservative balance sheet) and a reasonable valuation (low P/E with a moderate dividend). These positives are tempered by financial-statement quality concerns around earnings vs. cash flow and a softer near-term technical setup with the stock trading below its short-term moving averages.
Positive Factors
Recurring rental and FFO growth
Like-for-like rental growth, high occupancy and upgraded FFO guidance indicate durable operating momentum across the portfolio. Stronger recurring income supports cash distributions and provides a foundation for growth even if property disposals fluctuate.
Negative Factors
Variable earnings quality
Reported profitability appears partly supported by non-operating or revaluation-type gains rather than recurring rent alone. This reduces earnings predictability and means headline income may not translate proportionately into distributable operating cash.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring rental and FFO growth
Like-for-like rental growth, high occupancy and upgraded FFO guidance indicate durable operating momentum across the portfolio. Stronger recurring income supports cash distributions and provides a foundation for growth even if property disposals fluctuate.
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MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA (MRL) vs. iShares MSCI Spain ETF (EWP)
Market Cap
€8.12B
Dividend Yield1.66%
Average Volume (3M)831.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta (1Y)0.74
Revenue Growth13.21%
EPS Growth20.37%
CountryES
Employees296
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryREIT - Diversified
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.41
Shares Outstanding620,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume787,980
30 Day Avg. Volume831,850
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)12.72
P/FCF Ratio17.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€16.78Price Target Upside20.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)€606.85M
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI, SA stands as a leading real estate firm traded on Spain's benchmark IBEX-35 stock index. Structured as a publicly listed SOCIMI, its core business involves the strategic acquisition, proactive management, operational over...
How the Company Makes Money
MERLIN Properties makes money mainly by owning commercial properties and generating recurring rental income from tenants. Its core revenue stream is lease rents (base rent) charged for offices, logistics/industrial facilities, and retail/shopping-...
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 27, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a strong operational and commercial performance with double‑digit revenue growth, meaningful data‑center commercialization progress (Phase 1 fully let, rapid conversion of bookings, materially higher MW commercialized), robust shopping center and logistics metrics, low LTV and strong liquidity. Key risks highlighted were rising financing and construction costs, grid/permitting timing for certain data center sites, and the need for additional funding for Phase 3 (with potential dilution). Overall the positives—substantial data‑center traction, solid traditional asset performance and a conservative balance sheet—outweigh the near‑term funding, cost and permitting challenges.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line and FFO Growth
Double-digit revenue growth (+11.7%) with gross rental income of EUR 292m (+10% like-for-like). Total income EUR 307m and FFO EUR 180m, up +8% year‑on‑year. Company raised full-year FFO guidance from EUR 327m to EUR 340m (~EUR 0.55 per share from EUR 0.53).
Negative Updates
Rising Financial Expenses and FFO per Share Impact
Increase in financial expenses reduced per-share metrics: FFO per share down -1.8% YoY on a 620m share base (weighted metric would show a +2.6% increase). Management notes higher finance costs are unavoidable and may continue.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line and FFO Growth
Double-digit revenue growth (+11.7%) with gross rental income of EUR 292m (+10% like-for-like). Total income EUR 307m and FFO EUR 180m, up +8% year‑on‑year. Company raised full-year FFO guidance from EUR 327m to EUR 340m (~EUR 0.55 per share from EUR 0.53).
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Company Guidance
MERLIN raised full‑year FFO guidance to EUR 340m (from EUR 327m), implying roughly EUR 0.55 per share versus the prior EUR 0.53 (H1 FFO was EUR 180m, +8% y/y), after H1 total income of EUR 307m and gross rental income of EUR 292m (+10% LFL); management reiterated like‑for‑like rental growth of 3.3% (shopping centers +6.4%), overall occupancy ~94.7% (shopping centers 96.9%, logistics 95%), GAV +3.7% LFL and NTA of EUR 15.99/share (shares trading at a ~4–5% NAV discount). On data centers they said commercialization has accelerated (160 MW let so far, previously 112 MW; 2026 target 200 MW now expected to be far exceeded and company said year‑end commercialization could reach ~340 MW), CapEx deployment is brought forward into 2026–28, balance sheet liquidity is EUR 2.6bn after a EUR 768m capital increase, LTV is 24.5% (management unwilling to exceed ~32–35%), investment‑grade ratings are maintained, and additional funding is planned via capital markets (likely including a convertible bond) to support Phase 3.MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
67
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 579.63M | 549.83M | 503.02M | 504.70M | 439.04M | 382.83M |
| Gross Profit | 494.60M | 467.82M | 508.64M | 420.96M | 389.94M | 336.51M |
| EBITDA | 1.02B | 954.23M | 430.52M | 36.60M | 153.42M | 518.04M |
| Net Income | 852.15M | 786.13M | 283.76M | -83.50M | 263.09M | 512.22M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 15.59B | 14.27B | 13.46B | 12.07B | 12.05B | 14.27B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.57B | 1.22B | 1.56B | 461.22M | 427.45M | 942.87M |
| Total Debt | 5.00B | 5.06B | 4.92B | 4.52B | 4.25B | 6.19B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.30B | 6.19B | 5.96B | 5.53B | 5.20B | 7.25B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.29B | 8.07B | 7.50B | 6.54B | 6.85B | 7.03B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 405.03M | 297.30M | 225.96M | 220.44M | 158.79M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 415.60M | 316.78M | 227.97M | 222.16M | 162.46M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -576.31M | -294.38M | -274.75M | 1.18B | -454.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -177.02M | 1.07B | 78.56M | -1.70B | 335.39M |
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA Technical Analysis
Negative
13.93
Price Trends
14.50
Negative
14.73
Negative
13.91
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.41
Positive
22.84
Positive
20.74
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ES:MRL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 13.93 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.79, below the 50-day MA of 14.50, and above the 200-day MA of 13.91, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.41 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 22.84 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.74 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ES:MRL.
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | €3.15B | 8.72 | 5.84% | 6.24% | 3.55% | -31.97% | |
69 Neutral | €1.51B | 7.57 | 8.76% | 4.55% | 81.78% | 36.27% | |
68 Neutral | €8.12B | 9.17 | 9.95% | 1.66% | 13.21% | 20.37% | |
67 Neutral | €1.57B | 27.32 | 3.89% | 19.57% | 57.91% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
54 Neutral | €254.14M | 30.59 | 2.82% | ― | 127.69% | ― |
* Real Estate Sector Average
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MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA Corporate Events
MERLIN Properties Board Signs Off on First-Half 2026 Accounts
Jul 29, 2026
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI SA is a Spanish real estate investment company operating under the SOCIMI regime, focused on owning, managing and leasing commercial property assets. Listed and supervised in Spain, it targets income-producing real estate,...
MERLIN Properties Strengthens Leadership With New Executive Director
Jul 28, 2026
MERLIN Properties has announced that its board of directors unanimously approved the appointment of Miguel Oñate Rino as an executive director by co-option, effective August 1, 2026. He will serve as Corporate General Manager, assuming all re...
MERLIN Properties Sets Date for H1 2026 Results and Investor Call
Jul 7, 2026
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI, S.A., a leading Spanish commercial real estate investment company, operates a portfolio of institutional-grade assets across the Iberian market. The listed SOCIMI structure is designed to provide investors with stable exp...
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