Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)vsAlexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc (ALEX)
ADC
Agree Realty Corporation
$74.22
-1.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.06B
ALEX
Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc
$20.84
+0.05%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Agree Realty Corporation generates 234% more annual revenue ($718.40M vs $214.96M). ALEX leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 28.4%. ADC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. ADC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ADC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
ALEX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.5%
Fair Value
$51.68
Current Price
$74.22
$22.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-243.8%
Fair Value
$6.05
Current Price
$20.84
$14.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 48.3%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.5% revenue growth
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 17.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADC
The strongest argument for ADC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.4% and operating margin at 48.3%. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ALEX
The strongest argument for ALEX centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 30.9%.
Bear Case : ADC
The primary concerns for ADC are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ALEX
The primary concerns for ALEX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADC profiles as a growth stock while ALEX is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALEX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
ADC is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
ALEX generates stronger free cash flow (-21M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ADC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 18.5% 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.
Agree Realty Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of net leased properties to industry leading retail tenants.
Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B) is Hawaii's leading commercial real estate company and the largest neighborhood grocery shopping center owner in the state.
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