Starwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$17.05
-0.23%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.47B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$200.84
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 1926% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $580.84M). STWD leads profitability with a 60.5% profit margin vs 12.0%. STWD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. STWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
STWD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$118.33
Current Price
$17.05
$101.28 discount
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$116.05
Current Price
$200.84
$84.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 61 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 21.8% year-over-year
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
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 60.4%
ROE of 3.2% — 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 : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 60.5% and operating margin at 17.4%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.47 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 94.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — 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.
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Bottom Line
STWD scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 60.5% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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