Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
ADC
Agree Realty Corporation
$76.15
-3.20%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.17B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$60.95
-2.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $57.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 702% more annual revenue ($5.76B vs $718.40M). ADC leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 18.4%. ADC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. ADC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ADC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.5%
Fair Value
$51.68
Current Price
$76.15
$24.47 premium
Margin of Safety
-17.8%
Fair Value
$54.76
Current Price
$60.95
$6.19 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 48.3%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.5% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 41.2% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADC
The strongest argument for ADC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.4% and operating margin at 48.3%. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 47.0%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ADC
The primary concerns for ADC are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 52.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADC profiles as a growth stock while O is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
O carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
ADC is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ADC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 18.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Agree Realty Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of net leased properties to industry leading retail tenants.
Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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