Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC)vsPiedmont Office Realty Trust Inc (PDM)
KRC
Kilroy Realty Corp
$37.03
+0.35%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.51B
PDM
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
$8.84
-0.90%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kilroy Realty Corp generates 97% more annual revenue ($1.11B vs $565.60M). KRC leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs -15.3%. KRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. KRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
KRC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
PDM
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.3%
Earnings declined 79.0%
0.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KRC
The strongest argument for KRC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 22.5%.
Bull Case : PDM
The strongest argument for PDM centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : KRC
The primary concerns for KRC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PDM
The primary concerns for PDM are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KRC profiles as a declining stock while PDM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PDM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
PDM is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
KRC generates stronger free cash flow (18M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KRC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins. 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.
Kilroy Realty Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the?
Visit Website →Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is the owner, manager, developer, remodeler, and operator of high-quality Class A office properties located primarily in select submarkets within the seven major eastern US office markets. Most of your income is generated at Sunbelt.
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