Starwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$18.05
-1.80%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.86B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$212.09
-1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 2048% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $547.93M). STWD leads profitability with a 75.1% profit margin vs 12.0%. STWD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. STWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
STWD
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.3%
Fair Value
$115.31
Current Price
$18.05
$97.26 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$131.57
Current Price
$212.09
$80.52 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
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 162.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : 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 : 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, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
STWD is growing revenue faster at 62.6% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - MORTGAGE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
STWD scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), 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.
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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