Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
GOOD
Gladstone Commercial Corporation
$12.38
-1.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $622.53M
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$74.49
+0.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $17.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 951% more annual revenue ($1.74B vs $165.74M). WPC leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 12.7%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
GOOD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WPC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+75.0%
Fair Value
$46.22
Current Price
$12.38
$33.84 discount
Margin of Safety
+52.0%
Fair Value
$150.55
Current Price
$74.49
$76.06 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 54.8%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 40.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOD
The strongest argument for GOOD centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.8% 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 29.7% and operating margin at 54.8%. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOD
The primary concerns for GOOD are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 70.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOD profiles as a value stock while WPC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
GOOD is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — sustainability is the question.
WPC generates stronger free cash flow (250M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (69/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 29.7% margins. GOOD offers better value entry with a 75.0% margin of safety. 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.
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.
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