Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$2.66
+1.53%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $397.19M
PLD
Prologis Inc
$146.19
+0.49%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $138.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 6874% more annual revenue ($9.66B vs $138.49M). AIV leads profitability with a 400.0% profit margin vs 43.6%. PLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 138.35. PLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
AIV
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
PLD
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$3.74
Current Price
$2.66
$1.08 premium
Margin of Safety
+43.2%
Fair Value
$259.71
Current Price
$146.19
$113.52 discount
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 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Earnings expanding 85.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.9%
Earnings declined 63.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.6% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIV profiles as a declining stock while PLD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
PLD is growing revenue faster at 12.3% — sustainability is the question.
PLD generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLD scores higher overall (65/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 43.6% margins and 12.3% 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.
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.
Prologis Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities, with a focus on the consumption side of the global supply chain.
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