Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
ADC
Agree Realty Corporation
$74.22
-1.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.06B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$196.73
+0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 1409% more annual revenue ($10.84B vs $718.40M). ADC leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 8.6%. 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-
WELL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.5%
Fair Value
$51.68
Current Price
$74.22
$22.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-2052.0%
Fair Value
$9.66
Current Price
$196.73
$187.07 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
Revenue surging 41.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
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 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 26.3%
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.3% 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 42.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 138.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADC profiles as a growth stock while WELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 41.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ADC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 18.5% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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