Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$15.55
-0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.68B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$234.29
-0.56%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $169.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 786% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $1.44B). APLE leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 12.1%. APLE trades at a lower P/E of 21.1x. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
APLE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.3%
Fair Value
$14.41
Current Price
$15.55
$1.14 discount
Margin of Safety
-87.0%
Fair Value
$125.97
Current Price
$234.29
$108.32 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
4.6% earnings growth
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APLE
The strongest argument for APLE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APLE profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
APLE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 51/100) and 39.1% 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.
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (?
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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