Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsHighwoods Properties Inc (HIW)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$51.14
+3.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.74B
HIW
Highwoods Properties Inc
$30.93
+1.61%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 239% more annual revenue ($2.84B vs $838.86M). HIW leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs -36.1%. ARE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.24. HIW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
ARE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
HIW
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.1%
Fair Value
$110.01
Current Price
$51.14
$58.87 discount
Margin of Safety
+48.5%
Fair Value
$45.34
Current Price
$30.93
$14.41 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 648.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 400.2% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 11.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : HIW
The strongest argument for HIW centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 26.3%.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HIW
The primary concerns for HIW are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while HIW is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
HIW is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIW generates stronger free cash flow (77M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. ARE offers better value entry with a 51.1% margin of safety. 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.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Highwoods Properties, Inc., based in Raleigh, is a publicly traded (NYSE: HIW) real estate investment trust (?
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