Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
KIM
Kimco Realty Corporation
$23.80
+1.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.77B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$64.01
+0.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $59.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 167% more annual revenue ($5.76B vs $2.16B). KIM leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 18.4%. KIM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.37. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KIM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.2%
Fair Value
$27.91
Current Price
$23.80
$4.11 discount
Margin of Safety
+1.8%
Fair Value
$65.71
Current Price
$64.01
$1.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.2% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
4.0% revenue growth
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.7% — 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 : 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%.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 47.0%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KIM
The primary concerns for KIM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 54.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KIM profiles as a value stock while O is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KIM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
O is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KIM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. 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.
Kimco Realty Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Kimco Realty Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in shopping centers.
Visit Website →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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