Dynex Capital Inc (DX)vsStarwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)
DX
Dynex Capital Inc
$12.69
+1.85%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.56B
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$17.48
+0.63%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starwood Property Trust Inc generates 47% more annual revenue ($547.93M vs $372.11M). DX leads profitability with a 85.7% profit margin vs 75.1%. DX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. DX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
DX
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
STWD
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.9%
Fair Value
$115.60
Current Price
$12.69
$102.91 discount
Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Fair Value
$53.82
Current Price
$17.48
$36.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 86 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 91.8%
Revenue surging 234.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 92.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 62.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 78.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DX
The strongest argument for DX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 85.7% and operating margin at 91.8%. Revenue growth of 234.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 75.1% and operating margin at 11.2%. Revenue growth of 62.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DX
No major red flags identified for DX, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
DX is growing revenue faster at 234.8% — sustainability is the question.
STWD generates stronger free cash flow (190M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - MORTGAGE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DX scores higher overall (82/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 85.7% margins and 234.8% revenue growth. STWD offers better value entry with a 66.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dynex Capital Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Dynex Capital, Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, invests in Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) on a leveraged basis in the United States. The company is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Starwood Property Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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