Green Street Advisors stresses the importance of qualitative elements in their discussion of REIT valuation. Which of the following is identified by Green Street as a positive qualitative consideration in evaluating an equity REIT? a) The company is fully integrated and capable of adding value if all other conditions are suitable. b) The company is in a property sector that offers lucrative opportunities. c) Management owns a significant percentage of shares of the company, thus aligning its interest with shareholders. d) All of the above.

Green Street Advisors stresses the importance of qualitative elements in their discussion of REIT valuation. Which of the following is identified by Green Street as a positive qualitative consideration in evaluating an equity REIT? a) The company is fully integrated and capable of adding value if all other conditions are suitable. b) The company is in a property sector that offers lucrative opportunities. c) Management owns a significant percentage of shares of the company, thus aligning its interest with shareholders. d) All of the above.

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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Author:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw

Chapter13: Valuation: Earnings-based Approach

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