Empire State Realty OP LP ES (ESBA)vsKilroy Realty Corp (KRC)
ESBA
Empire State Realty OP LP ES
$5.57
+0.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.48B
KRC
Kilroy Realty Corp
$37.03
+0.35%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kilroy Realty Corp generates 43% more annual revenue ($1.11B vs $776.71M). KRC leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 7.8%. KRC trades at a lower P/E of 21.0x. KRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ESBA
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
KRC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.4%
Fair Value
$36.14
Current Price
$5.57
$30.57 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KRC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
4.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.3%
Earnings declined 79.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESBA
The strongest argument for ESBA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : KRC
The strongest argument for KRC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 22.5%.
Bear Case : ESBA
The primary concerns for ESBA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : KRC
The primary concerns for KRC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESBA profiles as a value stock while KRC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESBA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
ESBA is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
ESBA generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KRC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins. ESBA offers better value entry with a 82.4% 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.
Empire State Realty OP LP ES
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Empire State Realty OP, L.P. is a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
Kilroy Realty Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the?
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