AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCN)vsKKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (KREF)
AGNCN
AGNC Investment Corp.
$25.40
+0.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.70B
KREF
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
$6.41
+0.47%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $419.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGNC Investment Corp. generates 11242% more annual revenue ($1.80B vs $15.84M). AGNCN leads profitability with a 92.9% profit margin vs -297.0%. AGNCN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
AGNCN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
KREF
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 93 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 95.9%
Revenue surging 546.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 772.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 246.3%
Revenue surging 245.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGNCN
The strongest argument for AGNCN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 92.9% and operating margin at 95.9%. 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 : AGNCN
The primary concerns for AGNCN are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 8.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : KREF
The primary concerns for KREF are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 4.00 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGNCN profiles as a growth stock while KREF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGNCN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
AGNCN is growing revenue faster at 546.0% — sustainability is the question.
AGNCN generates stronger free cash flow (128M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AGNCN scores higher overall (61/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 92.9% margins and 546.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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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