AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC)vsKKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (KREF)
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
$10.17
-1.17%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.84B
KREF
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
$6.92
-1.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $448.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGNC Investment Corp. generates -4695% more annual revenue ($1.60B vs $-34.93M). AGNC leads profitability with a 91.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. AGNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.48. AGNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AGNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
KREF
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 145.1%
Revenue surging 245.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : KREF
The strongest argument for KREF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 245.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AGNC
The primary concerns for AGNC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 8.59 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : KREF
The primary concerns for KREF are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.11 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGNC profiles as a growth stock while KREF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGNC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — 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 (73/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 91.7% margins and 546.0% 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.
AGNC Investment Corp.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
AGNC Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Visit Website →KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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