Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$13.47
-0.07%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.18B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$217.34
+2.48%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 733% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $1.41B). APLE leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 12.0%. APLE trades at a lower P/E of 18.2x. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
APLE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.7%
Fair Value
$26.69
Current Price
$13.47
$13.22 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$131.57
Current Price
$217.34
$85.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 162.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
0.8% earnings growth
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.0%
ROE of 3.7% — 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.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APLE profiles as a declining stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 45/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. APLE offers better value entry with a 53.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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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