Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsEquity Residential (EQR)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$3.03
-0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $615.70M
EQR
Equity Residential
$68.19
+0.43%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $26.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Equity Residential generates 2148% more annual revenue ($3.11B vs $138.49M). AIV leads profitability with a 400.0% profit margin vs 30.6%. EQR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 8.15. EQR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
AIV
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
EQR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.2%
Fair Value
$3.76
Current Price
$3.03
$0.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-9.0%
Fair Value
$59.29
Current Price
$68.19
$8.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Keeps 400 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.4%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.9%
Earnings declined 63.2%
Moderate valuation
2.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 64.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIV
The strongest argument for AIV centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 400.0% and operating margin at -84.6%.
Bull Case : EQR
The strongest argument for EQR centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.6% and operating margin at 27.4%.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : EQR
The primary concerns for EQR are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIV profiles as a declining stock while EQR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AIV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
EQR is growing revenue faster at 2.5% — sustainability is the question.
EQR generates stronger free cash flow (335M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EQR scores higher overall (49/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 30.6% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Apartment Investment and Management Co
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Aimco is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on property development, redevelopment, and various other value-creating investment strategies targeting the US multi-family market.
Equity Residential
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Equity Residential is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments.
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