EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsStar Holdings (STHO)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.21
-0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.47B
STHO
Star Holdings
$8.87
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $108.86M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EastGroup Properties Inc generates 491% more annual revenue ($735.38M vs $124.46M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs -53.7%. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
STHO
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.4%
Fair Value
$180.11
Current Price
$198.21
$18.10 premium
Margin of Safety
-29.2%
Fair Value
$6.20
Current Price
$8.87
$2.67 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 43.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -28.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 98.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : STHO
The strongest argument for STHO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STHO
The primary concerns for STHO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while STHO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STHO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
STHO is growing revenue faster at 43.2% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (61/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 39.8% margins. 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.
Star Holdings
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Star Holdings engages in the non-ground lease related commercial real estate businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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