EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsStarwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$203.44
+0.43%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.58B
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$15.10
+0.67%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $5.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EastGroup Properties Inc generates 26% more annual revenue ($751.42M vs $597.28M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs 38.2%. STWD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EGP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
STWD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.4%
Fair Value
$183.71
Current Price
$203.44
$19.73 premium
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$118.26
Current Price
$15.10
$103.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.6% and operating margin at 40.8%.
Bull Case : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.2% and operating margin at -5.9%. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
STWD is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 40.6% margins. STWD offers better value entry with a 84.7% 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.
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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