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
$60.84
+1.82%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $55.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 2658% more annual revenue ($5.93B vs $214.96M). O leads profitability with a 18.9% profit margin vs 0.3%. ALEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.48. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
ALEX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
O
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-33.0%
Fair Value
$15.64
Current Price
$20.84
$5.20 premium
Margin of Safety
-5.9%
Fair Value
$60.93
Current Price
$60.84
$0.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.3%
ROE of 2.9% — 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 Price/Book.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at 45.5%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALEX
The primary concerns for ALEX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALEX profiles as a value 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 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (848M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
O scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 18.9% margins and 12.0% 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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