Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)vsStratus Properties Inc (STRS)
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$124.09
-1.34%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.95B
STRS
Stratus Properties Inc
$19.40
-0.92%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $158.22M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Federal Realty Investment Trust generates 4480% more annual revenue ($1.31B vs $28.66M). STRS leads profitability with a 75.0% profit margin vs 38.6%. STRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.19. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
FRT
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
STRS
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.1%
Fair Value
$164.76
Current Price
$124.09
$40.67 discount
Margin of Safety
-66.8%
Fair Value
$17.99
Current Price
$19.40
$1.41 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 24.8%
Earnings declined 74.4%
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 : STRS
The strongest argument for STRS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 75.0% and operating margin at -197.7%. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : STRS
The primary concerns for STRS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FRT profiles as a mature stock while STRS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
STRS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
FRT is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
FRT generates stronger free cash flow (121M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (65/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 38.6% margins and 10.3% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Stratus Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Stratus Properties Inc., a real estate company, engages in the acquisition, licensing, development, management and sale of commercial residential and multi-family and single-family real estate primarily in Texas. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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