May 1, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Breaking Down DFAR: Uncovering Its Potential Value of $26”

Dimensional US Real Estate ETF Shows Potential Analyst Upside

In our analysis of ETFs at ETF Channel, we evaluated the trading prices of underlying holdings against average 12-month analyst target prices. For the Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (Symbol: DFAR), the estimated target price based on its holdings is $26.45 per unit.

Currently, DFAR trades at approximately $23.30 per unit, suggesting that analysts see a 13.52% upside based on the target prices of its underlying holdings. Three notable holdings with significant upside potential include Peakstone Realty Trust (Symbol: PKST), Phillips Edison & Co Inc (Symbol: PECO), and JBG SMITH Properties (Symbol: JBGS). Recently priced at $11.51 per share, PKST has an average analyst target of $13.67, projecting an upside of 18.73%. Similarly, PECO holds a recent price of $34.68, with analysts targeting $39.90, indicating a 15.05% upside. For JBGS, the target price is $16.00, which is 14.45% above its recent price of $13.98.

Below is a twelve-month price history chart comparing the stock performance of PKST, PECO, and JBGS:

PKST, PECO, and JBGS Relative Performance Chart

Here is a summary table of the current analyst target prices:

Name Symbol Recent Price Avg. Analyst 12-Mo. Target % Upside to Target
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF DFAR $23.30 $26.45 13.52%
Peakstone Realty Trust PKST $11.51 $13.67 18.73%
Phillips Edison & Co Inc PECO $34.68 $39.90 15.05%
JBG SMITH Properties JBGS $13.98 $16.00 14.45%

These targets raise important questions: Are analysts justified in their projections, or are they overly optimistic? It’s essential to consider whether analysts have valid reasoning for these targets or if they are lagging behind recent developments in the market. As high price targets compared to current trading prices can reflect optimism, they may also signal a risk of downgrades if expectations prove to be outdated. Investors should conduct thorough research to navigate these insights.

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