American Assets Trust Inc (AAT)vsCTO Realty Growth Inc (CTO)
AAT
American Assets Trust Inc
$18.36
-0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.42B
CTO
CTO Realty Growth Inc
$18.40
-0.92%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $597.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Assets Trust Inc generates 189% more annual revenue ($431.87M vs $149.54M). AAT leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 6.8%. AAT trades at a lower P/E of 19.9x. AAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
AAT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CTO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.5%
Fair Value
$6.26
Current Price
$18.36
$12.10 premium
Margin of Safety
-3324.1%
Fair Value
$0.54
Current Price
$18.40
$17.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : AAT
The primary concerns for AAT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CTO
The primary concerns for CTO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 229.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAT profiles as a declining stock while CTO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
CTO is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
AAT generates stronger free cash flow (23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAT scores higher overall (50/100 vs 44/100). 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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