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$49.33 -2.36% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $49.24

CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 36% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $1.56B
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As of 2026-11-03, CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (NYSE: CBL) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $49.33 (-2.36% 1D, market cap $1.56B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CBL ranks #85 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), CBL carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 36.3%. By comparison, GNL (Global Net Lease Inc.) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.9%, cap $1.61B) and DEI (Douglas Emmett Inc.) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E 105.1x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $1.70B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CBL leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while CBL leads on capital efficiency (36.3% ROIC).

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Per CBL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000910612), CBL & Associates Properties Inc. generated $16.2M in revenue (-12.5% YoY), $136.0M in net income, and $249.7M in free cash flow against $2.73B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $49.24 (-0.18%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 1537.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B · Rk C+
Cash (18)Whales (9)SEC (13)Macro (14)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target
$63 Bull$52 Base$40 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CBL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CBL SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 1537.2% FCF Margin ($249.7M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-11 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$47.85+2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$48.80+1.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$49.63-0.6% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$49.33+6.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, CBL faces multiple-compression risk if 11.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($52.02) or 200D SMA ($47.31) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($52.22) toward Bear Floor ($40.45).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
±4.5%
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CBL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +12.68%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-04O $50.41H $50.52L $49.33C $49.33VOL 163.3K
RES: $52.60SUP: $45.61SMA50: $52.02SMA200: $47.31
$62.21$54.71$47.22$39.72$32.22RES $52.60SUP $45.61$49.332026-05-052026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-04
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
1.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -12.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #85 of 1097 ⚔️ GNL vs CBL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CBL vs. GNL, DEI, FRMI, AAT)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) ranks #85 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #474 by equity capitalization ($1.56B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CBL leads on earnings valuation at 11.6x trailing P/E, while CBL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 36.3% ROIC and — gross margin. CBL currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CBL ACTIVE
CBL & Associates Properties Inc.
B- 71/100 11.6x — 36.3% -2.36% $1.56B Benchmark Subject
GNL
Global Net Lease Inc.
D 44/100 — — 5.9% -0.57% $1.61B /gnl-vs-cbl →
DEI
Douglas Emmett Inc.
D 45/100 105.1x — 0.9% -2.76% $1.70B /dei-vs-cbl →
FRMI
Fermi Inc.
E 31/100 — — -20.4% -7.71% $1.41B /frmi-vs-cbl →
AAT
American Assets Trust Inc.
D+ 57/100 — — 11.3% -0.73% $1.34B /aat-vs-cbl →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000910612 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) reported GAAP revenue of $16.2M (-12.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $18.6M , and -14.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $136.0M, operating cash flow of $249.7M, and free cash flow of $249.7M (+23.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, CBL closed FY2025 with $2.73B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $16.2M $136.0M $249.7M $249.7M $2.73B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $18.6M $59.0M $202.2M $202.2M $2.75B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $18.9M $6.5M $183.5M $183.5M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (NYSE: CBL) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $49.33 (-2.36% 1D, market cap $1.56B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CBL ranks #85 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CBL compare to GNL and DEI in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), CBL carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 36.3%. By comparison, GNL (Global Net Lease Inc.) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.9%, cap $1.61B) and DEI (Douglas Emmett Inc.) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E 105.1x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $1.70B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CBL leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while CBL leads on capital efficiency (36.3% ROIC).

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

Per CBL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000910612), CBL & Associates Properties Inc. generated $16.2M in revenue (-12.5% YoY), $136.0M in net income, and $249.7M in free cash flow against $2.73B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

CBL last traded at $49.33 (-2.36% on volume of 295,145 shares), positioning the stock -5.17% below its 50-day simple moving average ($52.02) and +4.27% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.31). Across its 52-week range of $29.61 to $60.40, CBL sits at the 64.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($47.11 to $51.55).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 71/100 (B-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

CBL — CBL & Associates Properties Inc.: 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

CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 71/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $49.33 (-2.36% 1D, market capitalization $1.56B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (18/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 36.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 15.90%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

CBL & Associates Properties Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Financials sector and Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. Reported revenue for FY 2025 was $16.2M, while net income was $136.0M, indicating that reported net income substantially exceeds reported revenue in the source data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) reported $16.2M in annual revenue (up from $18.6M in FY2024, -12.5% YoY) and $136.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($18.9M revenue, $6.5M net income) through FY2025, CBL scaled operating cash flow to $249.7M and free cash flow to $249.7M, backed by $2.73B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 71/100): Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 18/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $29.61 – $60.40 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 11.6x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Real Estate Investment Trusts (Financials), CBL carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can CBL sustain or expand its — operating margin and 36.3% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $16.2M and free cash flow of $249.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CBL's 10.8x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Per the RQD rating, ROIC of 36.3% and FCF yield of 15.9% drive the strongest pillar (18/20) at a P/E (TTM) of 11.6.

The street is overcomplicating CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL). Per the RQD rating, ROIC of 36.3% and FCF yield of 15.9% drive the strongest pillar (18/20) at a P/E (TTM) of 11.6.. With an RQD score of 71/100 (B-) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $54.44.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@AlphaFlow_Cap Agree on the RQD 71/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $50.41 and keeping dry powder in case we test $46.88.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $40.33 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $50.41

Per the news wire, Canyon Capital Advisors sold $68.2 million in CBL shares, and whale 13F flow scores only 9/20.

I respect the product at CBL & Associates Properties Inc., but the stock at $50.41 is a different story. Per the news wire, Canyon Capital Advisors sold $68.2 million in CBL shares, and whale 13F flow scores only 9/20.. FCF yield is 15.9% and RQD sits at 71/100 (B-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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