Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsHighwoods Properties Inc (HIW)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$51.28
-3.46%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.27B
HIW
Highwoods Properties Inc
$27.88
+1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 256% more annual revenue ($2.93B vs $823.80M). HIW leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs -36.1%. ARE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.24. ARE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ARE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
HIW
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.1%
Fair Value
$114.57
Current Price
$51.28
$63.29 discount
Margin of Safety
+48.3%
Fair Value
$45.16
Current Price
$27.88
$17.28 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
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 11.5%
Currently unprofitable
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, Operating Margin.
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 P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while HIW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
HIW is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
ARE generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). HIW offers better value entry with a 48.3% 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.
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 →Highwoods Properties Inc
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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