American Tower Corp (AMT)vsGladstone Land Corporation (LAND)
AMT
American Tower Corp
$194.12
+0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $86.44B
LAND
Gladstone Land Corporation
$9.27
-0.64%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $399.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Tower Corp generates 12194% more annual revenue ($10.82B vs $88.01M). AMT leads profitability with a 26.8% profit margin vs -6.7%. AMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. AMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AMT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
LAND
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.0%
Fair Value
$194.13
Current Price
$194.12
$0.01 discount
Margin of Safety
+78.8%
Fair Value
$52.62
Current Price
$9.27
$43.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.9%
Earnings expanding 76.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 25.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -0.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMT
The strongest argument for AMT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 45.9%.
Bull Case : LAND
The strongest argument for LAND centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AMT
The primary concerns for AMT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 12.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LAND
The primary concerns for LAND are Market Cap, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMT profiles as a mature stock while LAND is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAND carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
AMT is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
AMT generates stronger free cash flow (951M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 26.8% margins. LAND offers better value entry with a 78.8% margin of safety. 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.
American Tower Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
American Tower Corporation (also referred to as American Tower or ATC) is an American real estate investment trust and an owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure in several countries worldwide and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Gladstone Land Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Founded in 1997, Gladstone Land is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires and owns agricultural land and agriculture-related properties located in major US agricultural markets and rents its properties to unrelated outside farmers.
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