Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
ABR
Arbor Realty Trust
$7.78
-3.35%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.62B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$217.34
+2.48%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 2058% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $545.34M). ABR leads profitability with a 27.3% profit margin vs 12.0%. ABR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. ABR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ABR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$49.68
Current Price
$7.78
$41.90 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$131.57
Current Price
$217.34
$85.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.9%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 162.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABR
The strongest argument for ABR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 34.9%.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ABR
The primary concerns for ABR are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABR profiles as a declining stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins. 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.
Arbor Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. invests in a diversified portfolio of structured financial assets in the commercial, single-family, and multi-family real estate markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Uniondale, New York.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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