Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsBrandywine Realty Trust (BDN)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$47.28
-0.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.21B
BDN
Brandywine Realty Trust
$2.69
-3.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $604.52M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 648% more annual revenue ($3.02B vs $403.56M). BDN leads profitability with a -46.1% profit margin vs -47.4%. BDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. BDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ARE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
BDN
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -19.1% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : BDN
The strongest argument for BDN centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BDN
The primary concerns for BDN are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while BDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
BDN is growing revenue faster at 15.7% — sustainability is the question.
BDN generates stronger free cash flow (19M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BDN scores higher overall (62/100 vs 53/100) and 15.7% 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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is an American real estate investment trust that invests in office buildings and laboratories leased to tenants in the life science and technology industries.
Visit Website →Brandywine Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest publicly traded, full-service integrated real estate companies in the United States with a primary focus on the Philadelphia, Austin and Washington, DC markets.
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