ONE LIBERTY PROPERTIES INC Revenue Disclosure
Revenue Recognition
Rental income includes the base rent that each tenant is required to pay in accordance with the terms of its lease reported over the non-cancelable term of the lease on a straight-line basis, if collectability is probable. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the tenant’s payment history and financial condition in determining, in its judgment, whether any accrued rental income and unbilled rent receivable balances applicable to a specific tenant is collectable. Any change to the collectability of lease payments or unbilled rent receivables is recognized as a current period adjustment to rental revenue (see Note 3).
Some leases provide for increases based on the Consumer Price Index or for additional contingent rental revenue in the form of percentage rents. The percentage rents are based upon the level of sales achieved by the lessee and are recognized once the required sales levels are reached. Some leases provide for an incentive for the lessee to sign a lease, such as a leasehold improvement allowance in which the Company reimburses the tenant for the construction of lessee assets. Such lease incentives are capitalized at lease commencement and recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as a reduction to rental income.
NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Many of the Company’s properties are subject to long-term net leases under which the tenant is typically responsible to pay directly to the vendor the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and ordinary maintenance and repairs related to the property, and the Company is not the primary obligor with respect to such items. As a result, the revenue and expenses relating to these properties are recorded on a net basis. For certain properties, in addition to contractual base rent, the tenants pay their contractual share of real estate taxes and operating expenses to the Company. The revenue and expenses associated with properties at which the Company is the primary obligor are generally recorded on a gross basis. During 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded reimbursements of expenses of $16,635,000, $14,793,000 and $13,636,000, respectively, which are included in Rental income, net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Gains and losses on the sale of real estate investments are recorded when the Company no longer holds a controlling financial interest in the entity which holds the real estate investment and the relevant revenue recognition criteria under GAAP have been met.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.