Saul Centers Inc (BFS)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
BFS
Saul Centers Inc
$31.27
-1.30%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.09B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$59.50
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $56.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 1907% more annual revenue ($6.07B vs $302.20M). O leads profitability with a 20.9% profit margin vs 11.5%. O appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.01. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BFS
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BFS.
Margin of Safety
-5.5%
Fair Value
$61.16
Current Price
$59.50
$1.66 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Earnings expanding 69.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BFS
The strongest argument for BFS centers on Operating Margin.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 47.0%.
Bear Case : BFS
The primary concerns for BFS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 5.42 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 43.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BFS profiles as a value stock while O is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
O is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
BFS generates stronger free cash flow (15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
O scores higher overall (64/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 20.9% margins. 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.
Saul Centers Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-managed capital REIT based in Bethesda, Maryland, currently operating and managing a real estate portfolio of 60 properties that includes (a) 50 community and neighborhood shopping centers and seven mixed-use properties with approximately 9.
Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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