Executive Summary
Portsmouth Square Inc (PRSI) reported QQ1 2025 revenue of $11.82 million, up 6.6% year over year and 20.5% quarter over quarter. Gross profit was $2.125 million with a gross margin of 17.98%, while EBITDA reached $2.676 million and operating income was $1.77 million, signaling improving core operating performance. However, the company posted a net loss of $1.872 million driven primarily by an elevated interest expense of $3.644 million and depreciation of $0.903 million, despite positive operating cash flow of $2.958 million and free cash flow of $2.69 million. Cash at period-end stood at $6.889 million, supported by a favorable working capital swing (change in working capital of $3.569 million). Liquidity metrics remain tight with current and quick ratios both at 0.187 and a cash ratio of 0.160, and the balance sheet shows a heavy leverage profile: long-term debt of $129.443 million and negative shareholdersβ equity of $116.882 million. While the top line shows momentum, profitability is constrained by debt service and structural leverage, underscoring a high-risk, high-uncertainty near-term outlook. No QQ1 2025 earnings-call transcript was provided for management commentary in the data set; consequently, the analysis relies on disclosed financials and industry context. Going forward, the key strategic questions center on debt refinancing progress, occupancy trajectory for the San Francisco hotel market, and the ability to translate operating cash flow into sustained earnings gains.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 193.51% | YoY:114.43%
QoQ: 1 743.75% | YoY:163.39%
QoQ: 57.24% | YoY:-20.00%
QoQ: 57.21% | YoY:-20.28%
Key Insights
Revenue: $11.82m; YoY +6.6%; QoQ +20.5% | Gross Profit: $2.125m; Gross Margin 17.98%; YoY +114.4%; QoQ +193.5% | EBITDA: $2.676m; EBITDARatio 22.64% | Operating Income: $1.77m; Margin 14.97% | Net Income: -$1.872m; Net Margin -15.84% | EPS: -$2.55; Diluted -$2.55 | Cash from operating activities: $2.958m | Free Cash Flow: $2.69m | Cash at end of period: $6.889m | Capex: -$0.268m | Debt: Long-term debt $129.443m; Total debt $129.443m; Net debt $124.604m | Equity: -$116.882m | Current ratio: 0.187...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $11.82m; YoY +6.6%; QoQ +20.5% | Gross Profit: $2.125m; Gross Margin 17.98%; YoY +114.4%; QoQ +193.5% | EBITDA: $2.676m; EBITDARatio 22.64% | Operating Income: $1.77m; Margin 14.97% | Net Income: -$1.872m; Net Margin -15.84% | EPS: -$2.55; Diluted -$2.55 | Cash from operating activities: $2.958m | Free Cash Flow: $2.69m | Cash at end of period: $6.889m | Capex: -$0.268m | Debt: Long-term debt $129.443m; Total debt $129.443m; Net debt $124.604m | Equity: -$116.882m | Current ratio: 0.187; Quick ratio: 0.187; Cash ratio: 0.160 | ROA: -4.37%; ROE: 1.60%; ROCE: 14.1% | EPS Diluted: -$2.55
Income Statement
| Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
| Revenue |
11.82M |
6.55% |
20.49% |
| Gross Profit |
2.13M |
114.43% |
193.51% |
| Operating Income |
1.77M |
163.39% |
1 743.75% |
| Net Income |
-1.87M |
-20.00% |
57.24% |
| EPS |
-2.55 |
-20.28% |
57.21% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
15%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$4.03
freeCashFlowPerShare
$3.66
Management Commentary
No QQ1 2025 earnings call transcript is available in the provided data set. Consequently, management commentary and verbatim quotes from the quarter are not included in this report.
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Forward Guidance
There is no explicit forward guidance in the QQ1 2025 data. The outlook for PRSI will hinge on three near-term catalysts: (1) progress in refinancing or restructuring the substantial long-term debt, (2) a sustained improvement in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) for the San Francisco Hilton property as market conditions recover, and (3) continued generation of positive operating cash flow that can be directed toward debt reduction or balance-sheet stabilization. Investors should monitor management commentary in subsequent filings or press releases regarding debt covenants, capital allocation priorities (restructuring vs. capex vs. equity actions), and any updates on SF travel demand drivers (business vs. leisure mix, corporate travel trends, and convention activity). If occupancy improves and debt refinances at favorable terms, earnings quality could improve meaningfully, while failure to secure relief could keep profitability and liquidity under pressure.