NYSE:BFS · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.42 today
Vol 0.06M · Avg 0.07M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Saul Centers, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare BFS returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
12.2%
avg 13.5%
ROIC
5.7%
avg 5.3%
ROA
1.7%
avg 2.8%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 12.2% versus its period average of 13.5%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Todd Pearson | President, Chief Operating Officer & Director | $1.36M | — | 45 | $79,321.28 | 0.32% |
Carlos L. Heard | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $680,812.00 | — | 50 | $7,733.16 | 0.03% |
Zachary Friedlis | Senior Vice President & Director of Retail Leasing | $676,675.00 | — | 43 | $6,577.58 | 0.03% |
John F. Collich | Senior Vice President and Chief Acquisitions & Development Officer | $648,089.00 | — | 66 | $53,134.02 | 0.22% |
Bernard Francis Saul | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | $159,000.00 | — | 93 | $264,292.17 | 1.08% |
Willoughby Laycock | Senior Vice President of Residential Design & Market Research and Director | $26,000.00 | — | 38 | $4,814.07 | 0.02% |
Brian T. Downey | Senior Vice President of Development | — | — | — | $9,509.42 | 0.04% |
Ken Kovach | Senior Vice President of Human Resources | — | — | — | — | — |
Joel Albert Friedman | Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer | — | — | 68 | $7,785.71 | 0.03% |
Keith Brown | Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Bettina T. Guevara | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Secretary | — | — | 48 | $9,509.42 | 0.04% |
Dee Dee Russo | Shareholder Relations Representative | — | — | — | — | — |
Donald A. Hachey | Senior Vice President & Chief Construction Officer | — | — | — | $5,633.81 | 0.02% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
11
$328,493.08
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$328,493.08
Net buying
Most Active
Heard Carlos Lawrence
8 transactions
1–10 of 11
Analysis
Insiders reported 11 buys worth $328,493.08 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $328,493.08. Heard Carlos Lawrence was the most active insider with 8 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +15.2% | +0.7% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +3.2% | +4.5% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +8.4% | -0.8% (14yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +13.5% | +8.7% (14yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +15.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +8.7% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages BFS?
Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) lists 13 active executives. The top listed executive is Brian T. Downey, Senior Vice President of Development.
Are BFS insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $687,166.46.
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