PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)vsSBA Communications Corp (SBAC)
PMT
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
$11.00
-0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $966.20M
SBAC
SBA Communications Corp
$218.17
-0.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $23.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SBA Communications Corp generates 276% more annual revenue ($2.85B vs $758.84M). SBAC leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 18.8%. PMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. PMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
PMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SBAC
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.9%
Fair Value
$72.35
Current Price
$11.00
$61.35 discount
Margin of Safety
+13.3%
Fair Value
$220.22
Current Price
$218.17
$2.05 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.4%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 56.6%
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 14.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PMT
The strongest argument for PMT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.8% and operating margin at 32.7%. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SBAC
The strongest argument for SBAC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 52.4%.
Bear Case : PMT
The primary concerns for PMT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 10.12 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SBAC
The primary concerns for SBAC are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PMT profiles as a declining stock while SBAC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
SBAC is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
SBAC generates stronger free cash flow (207M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 18.8% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, a specialty finance company, invests primarily in mortgage-related assets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
Visit Website →SBA Communications Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
SBA Communications Corporation is a real estate investment trust which owns and operates wireless infrastructure in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, and South Africa.
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