Compass Inc (COMP)vsTranscontinental Realty Investors (TCI)
COMP
Compass Inc
$11.62
-2.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.53B
TCI
Transcontinental Realty Investors
$40.27
-5.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $394.04M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 16723% more annual revenue ($8.31B vs $49.39M). TCI leads profitability with a 18.9% profit margin vs 0.2%. TCI trades at a lower P/E of 41.8x. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COMP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TCI
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.3%
Fair Value
$6.21
Current Price
$11.62
$5.41 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TCI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 99.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
2.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 99.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TCI
The strongest argument for TCI centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at -15.9%.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 571.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TCI
The primary concerns for TCI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TCI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 99.4% — sustainability is the question.
TCI generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (51/100 vs 34/100) and 99.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Compass Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Urban Compass, Inc., which is Compass, is a real estate brokerage company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Transcontinental Realty Investors
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, has a diverse portfolio of capital real estate located throughout the United States, including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and urbanized and undeveloped land.
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