Americold Realty Trust (COLD)vsEastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)
COLD
Americold Realty Trust
$11.31
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.24B
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$183.60
+0.38%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Americold Realty Trust generates 261% more annual revenue ($2.60B vs $719.57M). EGP leads profitability with a 35.8% profit margin vs -4.4%. COLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.84. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
COLD
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
EGP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COLD.
Margin of Safety
-88.2%
Fair Value
$100.91
Current Price
$183.60
$82.69 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 120.0%
Earnings declined 66.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLD
The strongest argument for COLD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COLD
The primary concerns for COLD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLD profiles as a turnaround stock while EGP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (52M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (58/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 35.8% margins and 14.3% 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.
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.
EastGroup Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-managed capital real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in Sunbelt's major markets in the United States. with an emphasis on the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina.
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