American Assets Trust Inc (AAT)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
AAT
American Assets Trust Inc
$18.31
-3.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.48B
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$67.55
-2.64%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 295% more annual revenue ($1.71B vs $431.87M). WPC leads profitability with a 27.3% profit margin vs 12.9%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AAT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WPC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
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
+26.8%
Fair Value
$98.75
Current Price
$67.55
$31.20 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Strong operational efficiency at 50.9%
Earnings expanding 218.1% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAT
The strongest argument for AAT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 50.9%. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAT
The primary concerns for AAT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAT profiles as a declining stock while WPC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
WPC is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
AAT generates stronger free cash flow (23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
W P Carey Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
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