Getty Realty Corporation (GTY)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
GTY
Getty Realty Corporation
$28.91
-1.83%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.82B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$56.53
-0.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $56.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 2503% more annual revenue ($6.07B vs $233.03M). GTY leads profitability with a 42.7% profit margin vs 20.9%. GTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. GTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
GTY
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+27.0%
Fair Value
$42.57
Current Price
$28.91
$13.66 discount
Margin of Safety
-5.5%
Fair Value
$61.11
Current Price
$56.53
$4.58 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.3%
Earnings expanding 50.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Earnings expanding 69.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GTY
The strongest argument for GTY centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.7% and operating margin at 55.3%. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 47.0%.
Bear Case : GTY
The primary concerns for GTY are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 43.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
GTY is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
GTY generates stronger free cash flow (-109M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GTY scores higher overall (73/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 42.7% margins and 10.9% 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.
Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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