Ladder Capital Corp Class A (LADR)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
LADR
Ladder Capital Corp Class A
$10.26
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.31B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$214.63
+0.79%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $150.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 5341% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $216.26M). LADR leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 12.0%. LADR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.89. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LADR
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.6%
Fair Value
$10.49
Current Price
$10.26
$0.23 premium
Margin of Safety
-57.2%
Fair Value
$132.26
Current Price
$214.63
$82.37 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LADR
The strongest argument for LADR centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 6.1%.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LADR
The primary concerns for LADR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 102.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LADR profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LADR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 48/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. 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.
Ladder Capital Corp Class A
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Ladder Capital Corp is a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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