American Tower Corp (AMT)vsGladstone Land Corporation (LAND)
AMT
American Tower Corp
$167.27
-1.81%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $78.31B
LAND
Gladstone Land Corporation
$10.40
-1.52%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $437.59M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Tower Corp generates 11953% more annual revenue ($10.64B vs $88.31M). AMT leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 15.3%. AMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.95. LAND earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
AMT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LAND
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-391.5%
Fair Value
$36.72
Current Price
$167.27
$130.55 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LAND.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 96.5% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Earnings expanding 21.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.4x book value
Earnings declined 33.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMT
The strongest argument for AMT centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 44.9%.
Bull Case : LAND
The strongest argument for LAND centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 29.2%. Revenue growth of 96.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMT
The primary concerns for AMT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LAND
The primary concerns for LAND are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMT profiles as a mature stock while LAND is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAND carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
LAND is growing revenue faster at 96.5% — sustainability is the question.
AMT generates stronger free cash flow (848M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAND scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins and 96.5% 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.
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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