Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
GOOD
Gladstone Commercial Corporation
$11.27
+0.27%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $566.47M
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$67.44
+0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 957% more annual revenue ($1.71B vs $161.34M). WPC leads profitability with a 27.3% profit margin vs 11.9%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
GOOD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WPC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1119.0%
Fair Value
$0.95
Current Price
$11.27
$10.32 premium
Margin of Safety
+26.8%
Fair Value
$98.75
Current Price
$67.44
$31.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.0%
16.3% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 50.9%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.2% earnings growth
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOD
The strongest argument for GOOD centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 50.9%. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOD
The primary concerns for GOOD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 82.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOD profiles as a growth stock while WPC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
GOOD is growing revenue faster at 16.3% — sustainability is the question.
GOOD generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Gladstone Commercial Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Gladstone Commercial Corporation is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased office and industrial properties in the United States.
W P Carey Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
Compare with Other REIT - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?