American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsKe Holdings Inc (BEKE)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$13.81
-4.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $236.79M
BEKE
Ke Holdings Inc
$16.08
-3.25%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $17.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ke Holdings Inc generates 177962% more annual revenue ($90.14B vs $50.63M). ARL leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs 3.8%. BEKE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. BEKE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
ARL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
BEKE
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARL.
Margin of Safety
-19.7%
Fair Value
$15.74
Current Price
$16.08
$0.34 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 142.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 54.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Revenue declined 19.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARL
The strongest argument for ARL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.1% and operating margin at -17.7%.
Bull Case : BEKE
The strongest argument for BEKE centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BEKE
The primary concerns for BEKE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
ARL is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor REAL ESTATE SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BEKE scores higher overall (58/100 vs 46/100). 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.
American Realty Investors Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
American Realty Investors, Inc. acquires, develops and owns multi-family apartment communities and commercial real estate in the Southwest, Southeast, and Midwest of the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Ke Holdings Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · China
KE Holdings Inc. is involved in the operation of an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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