Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS)vsUMH Properties Inc (UMH)
ESS
Essex Property Trust Inc
$242.14
-0.56%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.84B
UMH
UMH Properties Inc
$14.34
+0.56%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Essex Property Trust Inc generates 641% more annual revenue ($1.94B vs $261.31M). ESS leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 10.1%. UMH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. UMH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ESS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
UMH
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-269.3%
Fair Value
$70.79
Current Price
$242.14
$171.35 premium
Margin of Safety
-3260.4%
Fair Value
$0.48
Current Price
$14.34
$13.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
Areas to Watch
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 68.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 54.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESS
The strongest argument for ESS centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.6% and operating margin at 32.9%.
Bull Case : UMH
The strongest argument for UMH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ESS
The primary concerns for ESS are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UMH
The primary concerns for UMH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 204.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UMH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
UMH is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
ESS generates stronger free cash flow (195M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ESS scores higher overall (53/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins. Both earn "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.
Essex Property Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Essex Property Trust is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments, primarily on the West Coast of the United States.
UMH Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a publicly owned REIT that owns and operates 124 manufactured home communities containing approximately 23,400 developed lots.
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