--- title: "Stratus Properties 10% Owner Sold $1.62M In Company Stock" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/292337599.md" description: "Oasis Management Co Ltd, a 10% owner of Stratus Properties (NASDAQ:STRS), sold 58,720 shares worth $1.62 million on July 10, per SEC filings. The transaction occurred as STRS shares rose 0.28% to $27.07. Stratus Properties, a Texas-based real estate developer, recently reported a 24.83% revenue decline and negative gross margins, though its EPS remains strong. The company carries high debt relative to peers but trades at a discounted P/E ratio." datetime: "2026-07-10T15:00:32.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/292337599.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/292337599.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/292337599.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Stratus Properties 10% Owner Sold $1.62M In Company Stock It was reported on July 10, that **Oasis Management Co Ltd**, 10% Owner at **Stratus Properties** (NASDAQ:STRS) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing. **What Happened:** Ltd opted to sell 58,720 shares of **Stratus Properties**, according to a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The transaction's total worth stands at $1,615,206. The latest market snapshot at Friday morning reveals **Stratus Properties** shares up by 0.28%, trading at $27.07. ### Get to Know Stratus Properties Better Stratus Properties Inc is a diversified real estate company operating in the United States. It is engaged in the entitlement, development, management, leasing, and sale of multi-family and single-family residential and commercial real estate properties in the Austin, Texas area and other select markets in Texas. The company operates in two reportable segments: Real Estate Operations and Leasing Operations. Maximum revenue is generated from the Leasing Operations segment, which involves the leasing of commercial and residential properties developed by the company. The Real Estate Operations segment comprises properties under various stages of development: developed for sale, under development, and available for development. ### Financial Insights: Stratus Properties **Decline in Revenue:** Over the 3 months period, Stratus Properties faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately **-24.83%** in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2026. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Real Estate sector. **Interpreting Earnings Metrics:** - Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of -50.28%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers. - Earnings per Share (EPS): Stratus Properties's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 0.83. **Debt Management:** Stratus Properties's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at **0.75**. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges. **Evaluating Valuation:** - Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 10.11 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Stratus Properties's stock. - Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 7.68 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance. - EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 8.37, Stratus Properties could be considered undervalued. **Market Capitalization Analysis:** The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers. ### Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process. In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company’s equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction. Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise. Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors. ### Exploring Key Transaction Codes Investors prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A **P** in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while **S** indicates a sale. Transaction code **C** indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code **A** indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company. Check Out The Full List Of Stratus Properties's Insider Trades. *This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.* ### Related Stocks - [STRS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/STRS.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Stratus Properties pays USD 5 per share initial liquidating distribution under wind-down plan](https://longbridge.com/en/news/297552112.md) - [Stratus Properties (NASDAQ:STRS) Major Shareholder Oasis Management Co Ltd. 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