CTO Realty Growth Inc (CTO)vsEmpire State Realty Trust Inc (ESRT)
CTO
CTO Realty Growth Inc
$20.52
+2.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $678.04M
ESRT
Empire State Realty Trust Inc
$5.27
+0.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empire State Realty Trust Inc generates 401% more annual revenue ($776.71M vs $154.91M). CTO leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 5.1%. ESRT trades at a lower P/E of 27.5x. CTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CTO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
ESRT
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$158.54
Current Price
$20.52
$138.02 discount
Margin of Safety
+51.9%
Fair Value
$13.25
Current Price
$5.27
$7.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1200.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 25.0%
15.0% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
4.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTO
The strongest argument for CTO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ESRT
The strongest argument for ESRT centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CTO
The primary concerns for CTO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 100.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ESRT
The primary concerns for ESRT are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
CTO is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
ESRT generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CTO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100) and 15.0% revenue growth. ESRT offers better value entry with a 51.9% 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.
CTO Realty Growth Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a Florida-based publicly traded real estate company owning approximately 2 income properties.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), a major real estate investment trust (REIT), owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions offices and retail properties in Manhattan and the New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the?
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