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Seeking Alpha
15 days ago
The Cost Of Staying Public In A Discounted REIT Market
Public REITs, including Centerspace and Whitestone, trade at persistent NAV discounts, creating ripe conditions for M&A and activism in 2026. CSR trades at a 30% NAV discount and is pursuing strategic alternatives, with confidence in management to prioritize shareholder value through sale or liquidation. WSR, after governance reforms and operational improvements, faces activist pressure and is exploring a sale, trading at a 15% NAV discount with private buyer interest.