Defensive REIT with yield over 5% and valuation at lows

At a time when investors are rushing into tech speculation or chasing growth at any cost, a company that offers something completely different is quietly trading on the stock market - stability, an attractive dividend yield and a premium real estate portfolio in the most desirable areas of the U.S..

The company's stock trades below 70% of book value, while owning dozens of office and residential properties in the heart of Los Angeles and Honolulu. The dividend of over 5% is covered by operating cash flow and with conservative management, the company has the potential to weather a more difficult macroeconomic environment. A combination that could be a hidden gem for long-term investors.

Top points of analysis

• Dividend yield over 5%, quarterly payout, attractive income even in a defensive portfolio

• Premium office and residential properties in Los Angeles and Honolulu

• Valuation below 7x FFO and below 0.7x P/B - deep discount to historical sector averages

• Occupancy over 85%, with positive signs…