Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSEAM:LPA) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$14.4 million and a loss per share of US$0.25, while the trailing twelve months show EPS of US$0.10 on revenue of US$52.7 million and net income of US$3.3 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$11.8 million in Q1 2025 to US$14.4 million in Q1 2026, with EPS shifting from a small loss of US$0.02 to a deeper quarterly loss despite positive EPS on a trailing twelve month basis. This sets up a story in which pressure on margins is front and center for investors.

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With the latest numbers on the table, the next step is to see how this margin picture lines up with the prevailing narratives around growth, risk, and earnings quality that investors have been using to frame Logistic Properties of the Americas.

Trailing Margin Slides From 39.8% To 6.3%

• Over the last 12 months, net profit margin was 6.3%, compared with 39.8% a year earlier, even though trailing twelve month revenue was US$52.7 million and net income was US$3.3 million.
• Bears often focus on shrinking margins, and this gap between 39.8% and 6.3% gives that cautious view some backing. Yet:
  • Trailing EPS of US$0.10 and positive trailing net income of US$3.3 million show the business remained profitable over the year despite the weaker margin.
  • The five year annualized earnings trend of an 11.2% decline and the reported loss of US$7.9 million in Q1 2026 both sit alongside that profitability, which means the bearish angle is partly supported by pressure on margins but not by an outright collapse in earnings over the trailing period.

On top of that margin compression, skeptics will be watching how the business balances profitability with its development plans in Latin America, which are sensitive to funding costs and tenant strength. 🐻 Logistic Properties of the Americas Bear Case

One Off US$9.5m Gain Distorts EPS Story

• The trailing twelve month figures include a US$9.5 million one off gain that helped produce EPS of US$0.10 on US$3.3 million of net income, while Q1 2026 on its own showed a loss of US$0.25 per share and a loss of US$7.9 million.
• What stands out for a bullish angle is that the company is profitable over the last 12 months. However:
  • The US$9.5 million gain inflates that trailing profit relative to quarters like Q1 2026, where the loss contrasts with the positive trailing EPS.
  • When comparing quarters such as Q4 2025, with EPS of US$0.24 and net income of US$7.7 million, to Q1 2026, the swing to a loss suggests the one off item makes the recent EPS trend harder to interpret for anyone leaning on a bullish thesis about underlying earnings strength.

P/E Of 32x And 31.5% Discount To DCF Fair Value

• LPA trades at US$3.36 per share with a trailing P/E of 32x, which is above the peer average of 27.2x and close to the US Real Estate industry at 31.9x, while the DCF fair value of US$4.90 sits about 31.5% above the current share price.
• Supporters of a more optimistic view might point to the DCF fair value gap, yet the numbers send a mixed message:
  • The 32x P/E multiple looks high relative to peers given that trailing net profit margin is 6.3% and includes the US$9.5 million one off gain that lifts earnings.
  • At the same time, the roughly 31.5% discount to the DCF fair value of US$4.90 gives investors a clear reference point to weigh against the weaker margin trend and the fact that interest expense coverage has been described as limited.

If you want to see how this valuation picture connects with different long term storylines that other investors are building around the stock, it is worth checking the broader community views on Logistic Properties of the Americas. 📊 Read the what the Community is saying about Logistic Properties of the Americas.

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