Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsKilroy Realty Corp (KRC)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$47.39
-4.30%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.21B
KRC
Kilroy Realty Corp
$28.21
-3.22%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 171% more annual revenue ($3.02B vs $1.11B). KRC leads profitability with a 24.8% profit margin vs -47.4%. KRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. KRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
ARE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
KRC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARE.
Margin of Safety
-110.6%
Fair Value
$15.30
Current Price
$28.21
$12.91 premium
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
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.2%
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
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.0%
Earnings declined 79.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : KRC
The strongest argument for KRC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 23.2%.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KRC
The primary concerns for KRC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while KRC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
KRC is growing revenue faster at -5.0% — sustainability is the question.
KRC generates stronger free cash flow (-176M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KRC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 24.8% margins. 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
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