EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsVentas Inc (VTR)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.12
+0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.58B
VTR
Ventas Inc
$89.12
-0.97%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $46.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ventas Inc generates 754% more annual revenue ($6.42B vs $751.42M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs 4.1%. VTR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.15. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EGP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VTR
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.3%
Fair Value
$183.79
Current Price
$198.12
$14.33 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.5%
Fair Value
$76.72
Current Price
$89.11
$12.39 premium
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
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 1.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.6% and operating margin at 40.8%.
Bull Case : VTR
The strongest argument for VTR centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VTR
The primary concerns for VTR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 163.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while VTR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
VTR is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (59/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 40.6% 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.
Ventas Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Ventas, Inc. is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership and management of health care facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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