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CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$50.76 +2.28% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.09

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.

📊 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) →

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $1.57B

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.09 (+0.65%)🧬 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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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B-

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Impersonal quantitative research (0–100 RQD rubric) — not individualized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full Disclaimer

5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CBL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.1%

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 Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$48.51+2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$49.47+0.9% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$49.91+1.7% Next Q

Current

Grade B-$50.76+6.8% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C+ (63) → B- (71)Full Audit →

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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CBL Bull Thesis Could Fail

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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 ($52.32) or 200D SMA ($47.09) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($53.73) toward Bear Floor ($41.62).

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Contract: “CBL Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

6.71% Total Yield

4.91% Cash ($2.49/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

20.1% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (10.2% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $26,413

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $1,772/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.0K

Yr 1

$12.1K

Yr 2

$13.4K

Yr 3

$14.7K

Yr 4

$16.3K

Yr 5

$17.9K

Yr 6

$19.7K

Yr 7

$21.7K

Yr 8

$24.0K

Yr 9

$26.4K

Yr 10

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Cash-Fortress Compounders: Auditing Free Cash Flow & Yield Safety in CBL & A-Rated Leaders

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CBL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +12.75%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $51.16H $51.16L $49.97C $50.76VOL 156.4K

RES: $52.94SUP: $45.82SMA50: $52.32SMA200: $47.09

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CBL Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

1.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

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

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CBL)

Financials Rank #120 of 1096 ⚔️ GNL vs CBL Full Matrix →

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

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) ranks #120 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #475 by equity capitalization ($1.57B). 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%	+2.28%	$1.57B	Benchmark Subject
GNL Global Net Lease Inc.	D+	54/100	—	—	5.9%	+3.44%	$1.67B	/gnl-vs-cbl →
MPT Medical Properties Trust Inc.	D-	42/100	—	—	-6.0%	-11.27%	$1.46B	/mpt-vs-cbl →
DEI Douglas Emmett Inc.	C-	61/100	105.1x	—	0.9%	+2.10%	$1.71B	/dei-vs-cbl →
AAT American Assets Trust Inc.	C-	61/100	—	—	11.3%	+3.19%	$1.37B	/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 2026-11-01, 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 $50.76 (+2.28% 1D, market cap $1.57B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, CBL ranks #120 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CBL compare to GNL and MPT 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 (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.9%, cap $1.67B) and MPT (Medical Properties Trust Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.0%, cap $1.46B). 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 $50.76 (+2.28% on volume of 194,119 shares), positioning the stock -2.98% below its 50-day simple moving average ($52.32) and +7.79% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.09). Across its 52-week range of $29.27 to $60.40, CBL sits at the 69.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.1% ($47.66 to $53.86).

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Does CBL pay a dividend and is it safe?

CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (CBL) offers a 4.91% cash dividend yield ($2.49 annualized) and 6.71% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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