Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc (ALEX)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
ALEX
Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc
$20.84
+0.05%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.52B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$60.06
-0.66%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $56.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 2581% more annual revenue ($5.76B vs $214.96M). ALEX leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 18.4%. ALEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.48. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ALEX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-243.8%
Fair Value
$6.05
Current Price
$20.84
$14.79 premium
Margin of Safety
-17.8%
Fair Value
$54.76
Current Price
$60.06
$5.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 41.2% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 17.6%
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALEX
The strongest argument for ALEX centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 30.9%.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 47.0%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALEX
The primary concerns for ALEX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 51.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALEX profiles as a declining stock while O is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALEX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
O is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
O scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 18.4% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B) is Hawaii's leading commercial real estate company and the largest neighborhood grocery shopping center owner in the state.
Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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