American Assets Trust Inc (AAT)vsCTO Realty Growth Inc (CTO)
AAT
American Assets Trust Inc
$23.66
-0.84%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.82B
CTO
CTO Realty Growth Inc
$20.52
+2.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $678.04M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Assets Trust Inc generates 180% more annual revenue ($433.83M vs $154.91M). CTO leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 4.2%. AAT trades at a lower P/E of 78.1x. CTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AAT
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
CTO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.9%
Fair Value
$37.66
Current Price
$23.66
$14.00 discount
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$158.54
Current Price
$20.52
$138.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1200.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 25.0%
15.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
1.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.2% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAT
The strongest argument for AAT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : CTO
The strongest argument for CTO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAT
The primary concerns for AAT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 78.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.50 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : CTO
The primary concerns for CTO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 100.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
CTO is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
AAT generates stronger free cash flow (18M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CTO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 41/100) and 15.0% revenue growth. AAT offers better value entry with a 50.9% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
American Assets Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
American Assets Trust, Inc. is a self-managed, vertically integrated, full-service real estate investment trust, or REIT, based in San Diego, California.
CTO Realty Growth Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a Florida-based publicly traded real estate company owning approximately 2 income properties.
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