Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
ADC
Agree Realty Corporation
$68.86
+0.55%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.26B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$57.50
-0.14%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $53.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 649% more annual revenue ($6.07B vs $810.28M). ADC leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 20.9%. 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
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.8%
Fair Value
$379.24
Current Price
$68.86
$310.38 discount
Margin of Safety
-5.9%
Fair Value
$60.90
Current Price
$57.50
$3.40 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 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.7% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Earnings expanding 69.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.3% — 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 29.7% and operating margin at 48.3%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 47.0%.
Bear Case : ADC
The primary concerns for ADC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 41.3x 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 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
ADC is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
ADC generates stronger free cash flow (137M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ADC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 29.7% margins and 16.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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