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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±8.2% Move

$3.42 +1.79% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.42

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 37/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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As of 2026-11-03, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $3.42 (+1.79% 1D, market cap $186.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, ACRE ranks #955 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), ACRE carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.2%. By comparison, STRW (Strawberry Fields REIT Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 23.5x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $179.7M) and MITT (TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc.) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 3.7x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $178.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MITT leads on earnings multiple (3.7x) while STRW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per ACRE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001529377), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation generated $54.8M in revenue (-21.3% YoY), -$902.0K in net income, and $21.4M in free cash flow against $1.62B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.42 (+0.13%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 38.9% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw E · Rk D-
Cash (8)Whales (3)SEC (11)Macro (6)CEO (9)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.4% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACRE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (37/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ACRE SCORES 37/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+11/20 pts (30% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+9/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 45% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
45
Grade D$3.55-7.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
42
Grade D$3.29+4.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
40
Grade D$3.45-0.9% Next Q
Current
37
Grade D-$3.42-8.1% Hist 90D α
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While ACRE currently carries a cautious 37/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($3.96) and Max Pain ($3.59) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $6.18.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±8.2% Swing Band

±$0.28 Expected Swing
$3.14 (-8.2%)Spot $3.42$3.70 (+8.2%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

ACRE Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 37/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -21.3%

Model Bullish Setup (37/100)Model Risk Weight (63/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$54.8M-$902.0K$21.4M52%
FY 20242024-12-31$69.7M-$35.0M$35.5M52%
FY 20232023-12-31$92.9M-$38.9M$46.8M52%
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ACRE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -34.73%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $3.42H $3.42L $3.36C $3.42VOL 526.5K
RES: $4.65SUP: $3.03SMA50: $3.96SMA200: $4.65
$5.48$4.85$4.22$3.59$2.96RES $4.65SUP $3.03$3.422026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -21.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ACRE)

Financials Rank #955 of 1097 ⚔️ STRW vs ACRE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (ACRE vs. STRW, MITT, SITC, RC)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) ranks #955 by composite RQD confidence (37/100, grade D-) and #894 by equity capitalization ($186.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MITT leads on earnings valuation at 3.7x trailing P/E, while STRW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. STRW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 64/100 (C) compared with ACRE at 37/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ACRE ACTIVE
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation
D- 37/100 — — -0.2% +1.79% $186.4M Benchmark Subject
STRW
Strawberry Fields REIT Inc.
C 64/100 23.5x — 85.0% -1.50% $179.7M /strw-vs-acre →
MITT
TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc.
D 49/100 3.7x — 8.7% +3.04% $178.1M /mitt-vs-acre →
SITC
SITE Centers Corp.
C- 59/100 — — 53.1% -1.61% $195.7M /sitc-vs-acre →
RC
Ready Capital Corporation
D- 41/100 — — -14.3% 0.00% $176.8M /rc-vs-acre →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001529377 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) reported GAAP revenue of $54.8M (-21.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $69.7M , and -41.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$902.0K, operating cash flow of $21.4M, and free cash flow of $21.4M (-39.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACRE closed FY2025 with $1.62B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $54.8M -$902.0K $21.4M $21.4M $1.62B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $69.7M -$35.0M $35.5M $35.5M $1.75B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $92.9M -$38.9M $46.8M $46.8M — —

3. ACRE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ACRE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $3.42 (+1.79% 1D, market cap $186.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, ACRE ranks #955 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ACRE compare to STRW and MITT in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), ACRE carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -0.2%. By comparison, STRW (Strawberry Fields REIT Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 23.5x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $179.7M) and MITT (TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc.) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 3.7x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $178.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MITT leads on earnings multiple (3.7x) while STRW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ACRE?

Per ACRE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001529377), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation generated $54.8M in revenue (-21.3% YoY), -$902.0K in net income, and $21.4M in free cash flow against $1.62B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ACRE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ACRE last traded at $3.42 (+1.79% on volume of 572,708 shares), positioning the stock -13.64% below its 50-day simple moving average ($3.96) and -26.45% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.65). Across its 52-week range of $3.16 to $5.89, ACRE sits at the 9.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.2% ($3.14 to $3.70).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 37/100 (D-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

ACRE — Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 37/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $3.42 (+1.79% 1D, market capitalization $186.4M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -0.2%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 11.25%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (9/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (6/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (11/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry..2B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) reported $54.8M in annual revenue (up from $69.7M in FY2024, -21.3% YoY) and -$902.0K in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($92.9M revenue, -$38.9M net income) through FY2025, ACRE scaled operating cash flow to $21.4M and free cash flow to $21.4M, backed by $1.62B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 37/100): Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 11.25% and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $3.16 – $5.89 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

— No upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks are identified in the source data.

  • Key Question #1: Can ACRE sustain or expand its — operating margin and -0.2% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $54.8M and free cash flow of $21.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is ACRE's equity valuation to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $4.27 (+27.1%)
📌 Pinned Debate

An 11.25% FCF yield and a 4/9 Piotroski score point to cash generation and balance sheet strength that the market may be underpricing.

An 11.25% FCF yield and a 4/9 Piotroski score point to cash generation and balance sheet strength that the market may be underpricing.. When you look under the hood at ACRE, Fundamental Cash Engine is 8/20 with 0.0% gross margins and -0.2% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (3/20) has been quietly accumulating below $5.89. My 12M target is $4.27.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — ACRE's 11/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

ME MeanReversion_88 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Quantitative Statistical Arb 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.62 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $3.36

Negative net income in every reported year, a -0.2% ROIC, and revenue falling from $92.9M to $54.8M show a deteriorating earnings engin

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on ACRE: Negative net income in every reported year, a -0.2% ROIC, and revenue falling from $92.9M to $54.8M show a deteriorating earnings engine.. At current EV/EBITDA multiples, even a small guidance miss in Real Estate Investment Trusts triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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