American Assets Trust Inc (AAT)vsEmpire State Realty Trust Inc (ESRT)
AAT
American Assets Trust Inc
$18.31
-3.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.48B
ESRT
Empire State Realty Trust Inc
$5.08
-1.55%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empire State Realty Trust Inc generates 78% more annual revenue ($767.81M vs $431.87M). AAT leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 6.2%. AAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 21.85. ESRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AAT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
ESRT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.5%
Fair Value
$6.26
Current Price
$18.31
$12.05 premium
Margin of Safety
+45.5%
Fair Value
$11.70
Current Price
$5.08
$6.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAT
The strongest argument for AAT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : ESRT
The strongest argument for ESRT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAT
The primary concerns for AAT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : ESRT
The primary concerns for ESRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAT profiles as a declining stock while ESRT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
ESRT is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
AAT generates stronger free cash flow (23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESRT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 48/100) and 80.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American Assets Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
American Assets Trust, Inc. is a self-managed, vertically integrated, full-service real estate investment trust, or REIT, based in San Diego, California.
Empire State Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), a major real estate investment trust (REIT), owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions offices and retail properties in Manhattan and the New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the?
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