Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE)vsAGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCP)
ACRE
Ares Commercial Real Estate
$4.84
+2.33%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $260.23M
AGNCP
AGNC Investment Corp.
$24.68
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGNC Investment Corp. generates 2373% more annual revenue ($1.80B vs $72.68M). AGNCP leads profitability with a 92.9% profit margin vs -1.2%. AGNCP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ACRE
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
AGNCP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 93 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 95.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 81.7%
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACRE
The strongest argument for ACRE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : AGNCP
The strongest argument for AGNCP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 92.9% and operating margin at 95.9%.
Bear Case : ACRE
The primary concerns for ACRE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : AGNCP
The primary concerns for AGNCP are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 8.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACRE profiles as a turnaround stock while AGNCP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGNCP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
AGNCP is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
AGNCP generates stronger free cash flow (128M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AGNCP scores higher overall (64/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 92.9% margins. 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a specialized finance company, originates and invests in commercial real estate loans (CRE) and related investments in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
AGNC Investment Corp.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
AGNC Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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