American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsFirstService Corp (FSV)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$13.81
-4.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $236.79M
FSV
FirstService Corp
$140.68
+0.76%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 10890% more annual revenue ($5.56B vs $50.63M). ARL leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs 2.9%. FSV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. FSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ARL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
FSV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARL.
Margin of Safety
-9.3%
Fair Value
$144.15
Current Price
$140.68
$3.47 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
Earnings expanding 626.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : FSV
The strongest argument for FSV centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 40.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
FSV is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
FSV generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REAL ESTATE SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FSV scores higher overall (54/100 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.
FirstService Corp
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
FirstService Corporation provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial clients in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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