Real Matters (REAL) Stock Overview
Provides residential real estate appraisal and title services in Canada and the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$5.41 |
| 52 Week High | CA$8.00 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$5.01 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.38% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.73% |
| 1 Year Change | -6.24% |
| 3 Year Change | 1.88% |
| 5 Year Change | -67.35% |
| Change since IPO | -58.03% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 18
REAL: Refined Execution Assumptions Will Support Repricing Upside Over Next Year
Narrative Update on Real Matters Analysts trimmed their price target on Real Matters by CA$0.50. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • May 02
REAL: Improved Execution Outlook Will Support Repriced Upside Over Next Year
Analysts have slightly reduced their average 12 month price target for Real Matters, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following the recent research update, which took a more positive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research has taken a more positive view on Real Matters, even as average 12 month price targets have been trimmed slightly.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
REAL: Upgraded Outlook Will Hinge On Executing For Stronger Profitability
Analysts have raised their price target on Real Matters to CA$7.04 from CA$6.52, linking the change to updated views on growth, profitability and valuation following a series of recent upgrades on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research has generally framed the higher CA$7.04 price target as part of a reassessment of Real Matters' growth and profitability potential.
Narrative Update • Apr 03
REAL: Refining Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple
Analysts have raised their CA$ price targets on Real Matters, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a modestly lower discount rate, and a small contraction in future P/E expectations that together support a higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Real Matters points to a clear shift in tone, with several bullish analysts updating their views and price frameworks.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 18
REAL: Refined Execution Assumptions Will Support Repricing Upside Over Next Year
Narrative Update on Real Matters Analysts trimmed their price target on Real Matters by CA$0.50. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • May 02
REAL: Improved Execution Outlook Will Support Repriced Upside Over Next Year
Analysts have slightly reduced their average 12 month price target for Real Matters, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following the recent research update, which took a more positive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research has taken a more positive view on Real Matters, even as average 12 month price targets have been trimmed slightly.Narrative Update • Apr 18
REAL: Upgraded Outlook Will Hinge On Executing For Stronger Profitability
Analysts have raised their price target on Real Matters to CA$7.04 from CA$6.52, linking the change to updated views on growth, profitability and valuation following a series of recent upgrades on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research has generally framed the higher CA$7.04 price target as part of a reassessment of Real Matters' growth and profitability potential.Narrative Update • Apr 03
REAL: Refining Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple
Analysts have raised their CA$ price targets on Real Matters, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a modestly lower discount rate, and a small contraction in future P/E expectations that together support a higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Real Matters points to a clear shift in tone, with several bullish analysts updating their views and price frameworks.Narrative Update • Mar 20
REAL: Upgraded Views Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple Over Time
Analysts have lowered their price target on Real Matters to CA$9.05 from CA$10.95, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E that they see as better aligned with recent research on the company. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive tone around Real Matters, even as some price targets are recalibrated.Narrative Update • Mar 05
REAL: Recent Upgrades And Richer P/E Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on Real Matters The consensus analyst price target for Real Matters has been revised to CA$8.03, with analysts citing a modestly higher discount rate and a slightly richer assumed future P/E multiple as they update their views following a series of recent upgrades on the name. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Real Matters show a cluster of more constructive views, with several firms adjusting their stance and valuation frameworks in a similar direction.Narrative Update • Feb 19
REAL: Recent Upgrades And Lower P/E Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Real Matters by about CA$0.37 to reflect slightly lower fair value and profit margin assumptions, even as they factor in modestly higher revenue growth expectations and a reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have upgraded their stance on Real Matters, signaling increased confidence that the current share price may not fully reflect their fair value assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 04
REAL: Reset P/E And Higher Margins Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have increased their price target on Real Matters to about $8.40 from roughly $8.09, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower forward P/E multiple in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Real Matters focuses on how updated assumptions feed into the revised price target, with analysts weighing both execution risks and potential upside for growth and profitability.Analysis Article • Feb 01
Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 7.7% to...Narrative Update • Jan 21
REAL: Luxury Resale Inflection And Profitability Improvements Will Drive Future Market Share
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RealReal by about $0.07 to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate and a modestly reduced future P/E assumption, while still pointing to ongoing progress in profitability and what they see as a multiyear structural inflection in the luxury resale market. Analyst Commentary Recent research on RealReal has tilted clearly constructive, with several price target boosts and fresh coverage tying the story to profitability progress and the luxury resale category gaining traction with consumers.Analysis Article • Jan 16
Even With A 28% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Real Matters Inc.'s (TSE:REAL) Performance Completely
Those holding Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 28% in the...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Real Matters (TSE:REAL) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...Narrative Update • Jan 06
REAL: Luxury Resale Inflection And Profit Focus Set To Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on RealReal to about $6.52 from $5.72, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that reflect recent research pointing to a positive business inflection and continued momentum in the luxury resale category. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on RealReal has leaned positive, with multiple firms highlighting the company’s role in the luxury resale category and referencing what they describe as a business inflection under current leadership.Narrative Update • Dec 14
REAL: New Tier One Lenders Will Drive Future Market Share Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Real Matters to C$9 from C$7.50, citing expectations for stronger growth driven by wallet share gains with tier one lenders, market share expansion and improved operational leverage in a more favorable interest rate environment. Analyst Commentary Recent research views on Real Matters remain broadly constructive, with several bullish analysts highlighting the companys strengthened positioning in core lending and appraisal workflows and its leverage to a friendlier rate backdrop.Narrative Update • Nov 30
REAL: Market Share Gains From New Lenders Will Unlock Strong Upside
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for Real Matters from C$8.36 to C$8.16. This change reflects updated forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins, as well as evolving views on the sector’s discount rate and future earnings multiple.Analysis Article • Nov 24
Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL) Just Reported Full-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
It's been a good week for Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Narrative Update • Nov 16
REAL: Ongoing Wallet Share Gains Will Drive Strong Growth Ahead
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Real Matters to C$8.36 from C$8.34, citing ongoing wallet share gains and strong execution. These factors are expected to drive continued growth.Narrative Update • Nov 01
REAL: Future Gains Will Be Driven By New Tier-One Lender Wins
The analyst price target for Real Matters has increased modestly to C$9 from C$8.50. Analysts cite strong execution, new client wins, and expectations of growth in a favorable rate environment.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Digital Mortgage Market Will Benefit From Expanding Client Wins
Analysts have raised their price target for Real Matters from C$8.50 to C$9. They cite anticipated strong growth driven by market share gains and operational improvements.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Digital Mortgage Market Will Benefit From Expanding Client Wins
The analyst consensus price target for Real Matters has been raised from C$7.18 to C$8.02. Analysts cite increased revenue growth expectations and modest improvements in profit margins as supporting factors for the upward revision.Analysis Article • Aug 19
Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 2.1x in the Real Estate industry in Canada, you could be...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)?
Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 12% on the...Analysis Article • Feb 11
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Real Matters' (TSE:REAL) Earnings Are
Even though Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have done...
New Narrative • Feb 06
Strong Balance Sheet And New Clients Will Drive Future Success In US Appraisal And Title Segments
Strong growth in U.S. Appraisal and Title segments, client onboarding, and market share gains drive revenue and improve margins.Analysis Article • Jan 31
Investors Holding Back On Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)
It's not a stretch to say that Real Matters Inc.'s ( TSE:REAL ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.8x right now seems...Analysis Article • Sep 30
Sentiment Still Eluding Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)
There wouldn't be many who think Real Matters Inc.'s ( TSE:REAL ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.9x is worth a...Analysis Article • May 10
Many Still Looking Away From Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.9x Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Nov 23
These Analysts Think Real Matters Inc.'s (TSE:REAL) Earnings Are Under Threat
Market forces rained on the parade of Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) shareholders today, when the analysts downgraded...Analysis Article • Feb 01
The Consensus EPS Estimates For Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL) Just Fell Dramatically
Today is shaping up negative for Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Is It Time To Consider Buying Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)?
Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Jan 30
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Real Matters Inc. (TSE:REAL)?
Real Matters Inc. ( TSE:REAL ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Shareholder Returns
| REAL | CA Real Estate | CA Market | |
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| 7D | -3.4% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| 1Y | -6.2% | -14.3% | 33.7% |
Return vs Industry: REAL exceeded the Canadian Real Estate industry which returned -14.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: REAL underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 33.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| REAL volatility | |
|---|---|
| REAL Average Weekly Movement | 5.5% |
| Real Estate Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 18.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.9% |
Stable Share Price: REAL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: REAL's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2004 | n/a | Brian Lang | www.realmatters.com |
Real Matters Inc. provides residential real estate appraisal and title services in Canada and the United States. It operates in three segments: U.S. Appraisal, U.S.
Real Matters Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| REAL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$401.16m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -CA$34.58m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$255.88m |
1.6x
P/S Ratio-11.6x
P/E RatioIs REAL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| REAL income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$185.22m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$134.95m |
| Gross Profit | US$50.27m |
| Other Expenses | US$75.30m |
| Earnings | -US$25.03m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.34 |
| Gross Margin | 27.14% |
| Net Profit Margin | -13.51% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did REAL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 04:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Real Matters Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Martin Toner | ATB Cormark |
| Thanos Moschopoulos | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| David Ridley-Lane | BofA Global Research |