AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC)vsApollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc (ARI)
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
$11.07
+4.04%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $12.88B
ARI
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc
$6.73
+0.60%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $900.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGNC Investment Corp. generates 498% more annual revenue ($1.60B vs $268.48M). AGNC leads profitability with a 91.7% profit margin vs 47.3%. ARI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. AGNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
AGNC
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ARI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 92 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 129.8%
Revenue surging 546.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 772.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.4%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
0.2% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGNC
The strongest argument for AGNC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 91.7% and operating margin at 129.8%. Revenue growth of 546.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ARI
The strongest argument for ARI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 47.3% and operating margin at 41.4%. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AGNC
The primary concerns for AGNC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ARI
The primary concerns for ARI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 4.50 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGNC profiles as a growth stock while ARI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
AGNC is growing revenue faster at 546.0% — sustainability is the question.
AGNC generates stronger free cash flow (387M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AGNC scores higher overall (71/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 91.7% margins and 546.0% 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.
AGNC Investment Corp.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
AGNC Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that originates, acquires, invests, and manages commercial first mortgage loans, subordinated financings, and other real estate-related commercial debt investments in the United States. . The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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