Americold Realty Trust (COLD)vsEastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)
COLD
Americold Realty Trust
$14.62
+3.54%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.92B
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.12
+0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Americold Realty Trust generates 248% more annual revenue ($2.61B vs $751.42M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs -17.4%. COLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.84. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
COLD
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
EGP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+39.5%
Fair Value
$20.75
Current Price
$14.62
$6.13 discount
Margin of Safety
-3.3%
Fair Value
$183.79
Current Price
$198.12
$14.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.8% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 40.6% and operating margin at 40.8%.
Bear Case : COLD
The primary concerns for COLD are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
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 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (59/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 40.6% margins. COLD offers better value entry with a 39.5% margin of safety. 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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