REIT - Retail · NYSE
Current Price
$230.25
PE Ratio (TTM)
16.0x
Intrinsic Value
$285.78
+19.4% margin of safety
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Prime Property Portfolio
SPG owns a collection of high-quality, dominant retail centers in desirable locations. This physical advantage attracts top-tier tenants and shoppers, creating a self-reinforcing cycle.
↑Tenant Relationships and Scale
Long-standing relationships with major retailers and the ability to offer diverse leasing options provide significant leverage. This scale makes SPG a preferred landlord for national brands.
↑Redevelopment Expertise
SPG's proven ability to redevelop and repurpose its properties, including adding mixed-use components, enhances asset value and tenant appeal. This adaptability creates new revenue streams.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Economic Downturn Impact
A significant economic slowdown could reduce consumer spending, negatively impacting tenant sales and SPG's rental income. This would also strain tenant's ability to pay rent.
↓Tenant Concentration Risk
While SPG has many tenants, a few large anchor tenants represent a significant portion of rental income. The departure or financial distress of a major tenant could be detrimental.
↓Debt Levels
SPG carries a substantial amount of debt. While manageable currently, significant increases in interest rates or a downturn could make servicing this debt more challenging.
Base case
A base case PE valuation for SPG estimates a fair value of about $285.78 per share, against a current price of $230.25. The model assumes 8.5% annual earnings growth, a 16x target PE multiple, and a 10% discount rate.
Intrinsic Value
$285.78
Margin of safety
+19.4%
Expected annual return
+4.4%
Base case assumptions: 8.5% annual earnings growth, 16x target PE, 10% discount rate, 5 year projection. Data as of 2026-07-30.
This base case uses default assumptions and is not financial advice. The fair value changes significantly when the target PE or earnings growth rate changes. Open the calculator to set your own assumptions and see the full sensitivity range.
Adjust the target PE, earnings growth, and discount rate to see how the fair value and margin of safety for Simon Property Group, Inc. respond.
Open PE Calculator for SPGSimon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is a prominent S&P 100 real estate investment trust that specializes in owning and developing a portfolio of world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations. These significant properties, strategically located across North America, Europe, and Asia, serve as vital community hubs, attracting millions of visitors daily and contributing billions in annual revenue.
PE Ratio (TTM)
16.0x
PEG Ratio
0.12
Earnings Yield
6.27%
ROE (TTM)
125.9%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$20.52
Dividend Yield
3.82%
Debt/Equity
5.96x
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of SPG reflects how much investors pay per dollar of Simon Property Group, Inc.'s earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to REIT - Retail peers and the company's own historical range.
SPG's PE of 16.0x combined with a PEG ratio of 0.12 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG below 1.0 means the P/E is low relative to the earnings growth rate. Keep in mind that PE-based valuation works best for profitable, mature companies — for high-growth or cyclical REIT - Retail, a DCF analysis may be more appropriate.
To value Simon Property Group, Inc. using PE: (1) Compare the current PE (16.0x) against the REIT - Retail median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (0.12) to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
SPG's PEG ratio is 0.12, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (16.0x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG below 1.0 means the P/E is low relative to the expected earnings growth rate. Note that PEG accuracy depends on the reliability of growth estimates.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how SPG is priced versus REIT - Retail peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For SPG, with a strong ROE of 125.9%, both methods are worth using — PE for a market-relative check, DCF to stress-test whether fundamentals justify the price. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
P/E and DCF value SPG with different methods and assumptions, so the two conclusions can differ. Compare the DCF intrinsic value.
Price as of 2026-07-30. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.