American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$13.81
-4.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $236.79M
WELL
Welltower Inc
$200.84
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 23143% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $50.63M). ARL leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs 12.0%. WELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ARL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARL.
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$116.05
Current Price
$200.84
$84.79 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
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 94.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARL profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 46/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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