Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsSL Green Realty Corp (SLG)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$47.39
-4.30%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.21B
SLG
SL Green Realty Corp
$37.48
-5.47%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 219% more annual revenue ($3.02B vs $946.90M). SLG leads profitability with a -9.3% profit margin vs -47.4%. SLG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. ARE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ARE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLG
Hold47
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
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
ROE of -2.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 98.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SLG
The strongest argument for SLG centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLG
The primary concerns for SLG are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
SLG is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
SLG generates stronger free cash flow (-499M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - OFFICE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ARE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 47/100). 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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