EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsSL Green Realty Corp (SLG)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$201.20
+1.55%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.82B
SLG
SL Green Realty Corp
$42.41
-3.28%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SL Green Realty Corp generates 28% more annual revenue ($938.19M vs $735.38M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs -16.2%. SLG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
EGP
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SLG
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.3%
Fair Value
$194.42
Current Price
$201.20
$6.78 discount
Margin of Safety
+55.2%
Fair Value
$90.36
Current Price
$42.41
$47.95 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.2%
Earnings expanding 55.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 1.7%
ROE of -3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 98.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.8% and operating margin at 40.2%.
Bull Case : SLG
The strongest argument for SLG centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SLG
The primary concerns for SLG are Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while SLG is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor REIT - INDUSTRIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (63/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 39.8% margins. SLG offers better value entry with a 55.2% 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.
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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