Starwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)vsSunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS)
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$17.48
+0.63%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.61B
SUNS
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.
$8.30
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $111.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starwood Property Trust Inc generates 2704% more annual revenue ($547.93M vs $19.54M). STWD leads profitability with a 75.1% profit margin vs 62.1%. SUNS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. STWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
STWD
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SUNS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Fair Value
$53.82
Current Price
$17.48
$36.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-45.4%
Fair Value
$6.32
Current Price
$8.30
$1.98 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 62.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 78.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 62 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 56.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 75.1% and operating margin at 11.2%. Revenue growth of 62.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SUNS
The strongest argument for SUNS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 62.1% and operating margin at 45.4%. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SUNS
The primary concerns for SUNS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STWD profiles as a growth stock while SUNS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STWD is growing revenue faster at 62.6% — sustainability is the question.
STWD generates stronger free cash flow (190M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
STWD scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 75.1% margins and 62.6% revenue growth. 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.
Starwood Property Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Solar Senior Capital Ltd. is a business development company that specializes in investing in leveraged middle market companies in the United States.
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