Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. specializes in the development, operation, and management of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties, primarily focusing on the Greater Washington, ...
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (CHCI) is a diversified real estate organization with a 35+ year history of investing in, developing, and operating virtually every type of real estate asset. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company was founded in 1985 by Christopher Clemente, who serves as Chairman and CEO, and has ...Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (CHCI) is a diversified real estate organization with a 35+ year history of investing in, developing, and operating virtually every type of real estate asset. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company was founded in 1985 by Christopher Clemente, who serves as Chairman and CEO, and has guided its growth from a private homebuilder to a public real estate asset manager. The company was originally known as Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. in June 2012, reflecting its broader focus beyond homebuilding.
The company specializes in mixed-use and transit-oriented developments, primarily in the high-growth Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Virginia and Maryland. Its operational portfolio includes 34 assets: 14 commercial properties totaling approximately 2.2 million square feet, six multifamily residential complexes with 1,636 units, and 14 commercial parking facilities offering around 11,000 spaces. In addition, Comstock has 18 projects in its development pipeline, including an estimated 2.0 million square feet of new commercial space, about 1,900 multifamily units, and two hotel properties.
Comstock provides comprehensive real estate development and management services to external clients, including private and institutional owners, investors in commercial, residential, and mixed-use ventures, and governmental organizations. Its services span the full lifecycle from land acquisition and development to asset management and operations.
Financially, as of the latest TTM data, CHCI has a market capitalization of approximately $153 million, with revenue per share of $6.63, net income per share of $1.71, and a price-to-earnings ratio of about 8.85. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a current ratio of 9.54, low debt-to-equity of 0.071, and an enterprise value of about $138 million. Revenue and profitability are driven by asset management fees, development profits, and rental income from its operating properties.
Key leadership includes CEO Christopher Clemente and CFO Chris Guthrie. The company employs approximately 308 full-time employees, with a total of 524 including part-time staff, and operates as a public company on NASDAQ under the symbol CHCI.
Comstock is committed to creating high-quality, sustainable communities and has a reputation as a leading developer along the Dulles Corridor. Its long-term vision focuses on transit-oriented development and mixed-use projects that integrate residential, commercial, and public spaces to meet the evolving needs of the region.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$62.9M
+22.6%
+29.4%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$17.1M
+17.1%
+344.7%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+23.5%
-4.8%
+122.3%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+19.0%
-5.4%
+233.4%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
+27.1%
-4.4%
+243.6%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$4.4M
-59.5%
+343.2%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
+7.0%
-66.9%
+287.9%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
7.6%
-36.2%
-15.8%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
5.50x
-0.3%
-19.6%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.