Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)vsKimco Realty Corporation (KIM)
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$122.56
+1.45%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.94B
KIM
Kimco Realty Corporation
$24.23
+0.92%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $17.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kimco Realty Corporation generates 65% more annual revenue ($2.16B vs $1.31B). FRT leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 28.5%. KIM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.37. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
FRT
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
KIM
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.4%
Fair Value
$165.65
Current Price
$122.56
$43.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+10.4%
Fair Value
$24.54
Current Price
$24.23
$0.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Earnings expanding 152.5% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
4.0% revenue growth
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRT
The strongest argument for FRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KIM
The strongest argument for KIM centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 34.4%.
Bear Case : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KIM
The primary concerns for KIM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FRT profiles as a mature stock while KIM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KIM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
FRT is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
KIM generates stronger free cash flow (180M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 38.6% margins and 10.3% revenue growth. 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.
Federal Realty Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Federal Realty Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in shopping centers in the Northeastern United States, the Mid-Atlantic states, California, and South Florida.
Kimco Realty Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Kimco Realty Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in shopping centers.
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