Americold Realty Trust (COLD)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
COLD
Americold Realty Trust
$14.62
+3.54%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.92B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$235.62
-0.04%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $169.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 388% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $2.61B). WELL leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs -17.4%. WELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
COLD
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
WELL
Buy57
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
-87.0%
Fair Value
$125.97
Current Price
$235.62
$109.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.8% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.9% — 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 : COLD
The strongest argument for COLD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLD profiles as a turnaround stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 39/100) and 39.1% revenue growth. 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.
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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