AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC)vsLadder Capital Corp Class A (LADR)
AGNC
AGNC Investment Corp.
$10.86
+1.31%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $12.31B
LADR
Ladder Capital Corp Class A
$10.26
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGNC Investment Corp. generates 642% more annual revenue ($1.60B vs $216.26M). AGNC leads profitability with a 91.7% profit margin vs 25.4%. LADR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.89. AGNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AGNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
LADR
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-68.8%
Fair Value
$6.77
Current Price
$10.86
$4.09 premium
Margin of Safety
-0.6%
Fair Value
$10.49
Current Price
$10.26
$0.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 92 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 129.8%
Revenue surging 546.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 772.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGNC
The strongest argument for AGNC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 91.7% and operating margin at 129.8%. Revenue growth of 546.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LADR
The strongest argument for LADR centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 6.1%.
Bear Case : AGNC
The primary concerns for AGNC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LADR
The primary concerns for LADR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGNC profiles as a growth stock while LADR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGNC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
AGNC is growing revenue faster at 546.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
AGNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 91.7% margins and 546.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
AGNC Investment Corp.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
AGNC Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Ladder Capital Corp is a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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