Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsJBG SMITH Properties (JBGS)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$48.14
+1.58%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.21B
JBGS
JBG SMITH Properties
$14.96
+1.15%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $921.20M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 507% more annual revenue ($3.02B vs $497.38M). JBGS leads profitability with a -28.0% profit margin vs -47.4%. ARE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ARE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
JBGS
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 648.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 46.0%
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -8.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : JBGS
The strongest argument for JBGS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JBGS
The primary concerns for JBGS are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
JBGS is growing revenue faster at -3.0% — sustainability is the question.
JBGS generates stronger free cash flow (-930,000), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ARE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 45/100). 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.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
JBG SMITH is an S&P 400 company that owns, operates, invests, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, DC.
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