EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.12
+0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.58B
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$69.12
-0.62%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 142% more annual revenue ($1.82B vs $751.42M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs 35.8%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
EGP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WPC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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
+52.0%
Fair Value
$150.68
Current Price
$69.12
$81.56 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 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.3%
Earnings expanding 256.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.8% and operating margin at 59.3%. Revenue growth of 18.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while WPC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
WPC is growing revenue faster at 18.4% — sustainability is the question.
WPC generates stronger free cash flow (299M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 35.8% margins and 18.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
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.
W P Carey Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
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