Public Storage (PSA)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
PSA
Public Storage
$302.45
+2.84%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $53.09B
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$72.93
+1.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Storage generates 186% more annual revenue ($4.87B vs $1.71B). PSA leads profitability with a 39.1% profit margin vs 27.3%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
PSA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WPC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.9%
Fair Value
$315.77
Current Price
$302.45
$13.32 discount
Margin of Safety
+54.1%
Fair Value
$157.51
Current Price
$72.93
$84.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Earnings expanding 32.8% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 50.9%
Earnings expanding 218.1% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.8x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PSA
The strongest argument for PSA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.1% and operating margin at 46.0%.
Bull Case : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 50.9%. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PSA profiles as a value stock while WPC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
WPC is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
PSA generates stronger free cash flow (695M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins. 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.
Public Storage
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Public Storage is an American international self storage company headquartered in Glendale, California, that is run as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Visit Website →W P Carey Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
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