American Assets Trust Inc (AAT)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
AAT
American Assets Trust Inc
$21.89
+0.14%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.70B
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$64.63
-0.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $14.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 314% more annual revenue ($1.82B vs $440.11M). WPC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 4.8%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. AAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AAT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WPC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.8%
Fair Value
$37.56
Current Price
$21.89
$15.67 discount
Margin of Safety
+51.6%
Fair Value
$149.28
Current Price
$64.63
$84.65 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 70.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 0.0%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAT
The strongest argument for AAT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0%. 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, Profit Margin. A P/E of 62.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAT profiles as a value stock while WPC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
WPC is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
WPC generates stronger free cash flow (299M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). WPC offers better value entry with a 51.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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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