Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc (FBRT)vsStarwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)
FBRT
Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc
$8.40
-4.22%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $720.59M
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$17.48
+0.63%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starwood Property Trust Inc generates 94% more annual revenue ($547.93M vs $281.92M). STWD leads profitability with a 75.1% profit margin vs 29.2%. FBRT trades at a lower P/E of 13.8x. STWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FBRT
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
STWD
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-133.3%
Fair Value
$4.35
Current Price
$8.40
$4.05 premium
Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Fair Value
$53.82
Current Price
$17.48
$36.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.2%
Revenue surging 49.8% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 62.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 78.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.0%
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FBRT
The strongest argument for FBRT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 47.2%. Revenue growth of 49.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 75.1% and operating margin at 11.2%. Revenue growth of 62.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FBRT
The primary concerns for FBRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FBRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
STWD is growing revenue faster at 62.6% — sustainability is the question.
FBRT generates stronger free cash flow (312M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - MORTGAGE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
STWD scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 75.1% margins and 62.6% 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.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that originates, acquires and manages a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments secured by properties located in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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