Americold Realty Trust (COLD)vsCubeSmart (CUBE)
COLD
Americold Realty Trust
$11.31
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.24B
CUBE
CubeSmart
$36.20
-0.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Americold Realty Trust generates 131% more annual revenue ($2.60B vs $1.13B). CUBE leads profitability with a 29.6% profit margin vs -4.4%. CUBE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.33. CUBE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
COLD
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
CUBE
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COLD.
Margin of Safety
-297.2%
Fair Value
$9.72
Current Price
$36.20
$26.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.5%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 120.0%
Earnings declined 66.7%
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLD
The strongest argument for COLD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CUBE
The strongest argument for CUBE centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 39.5%.
Bear Case : COLD
The primary concerns for COLD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CUBE
The primary concerns for CUBE are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLD profiles as a turnaround stock while CUBE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CUBE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
CUBE is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
CUBE generates stronger free cash flow (122M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CUBE scores higher overall (54/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 29.6% 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.
Americold Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Americold is the world's largest publicly traded REIT, focusing on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature controlled warehouses.
CubeSmart
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
CubeSmart is a self-managed and self-managed real estate investment trust.
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