Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsEquity Residential (EQR)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$4.03
-1.47%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $816.91M
EQR
Equity Residential
$58.46
-0.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $22.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Equity Residential generates 1367% more annual revenue ($3.09B vs $210.89M). AIV leads profitability with a 115.5% profit margin vs 36.2%. EQR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 8.15. EQR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AIV
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
EQR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AIV.
Margin of Safety
-224.6%
Fair Value
$19.92
Current Price
$58.46
$38.54 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 116 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.5%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.2x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -30.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 8.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIV
The strongest argument for AIV centers on Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 115.5% and operating margin at -15.7%.
Bull Case : EQR
The strongest argument for EQR centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.2% and operating margin at 28.5%.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Price/Book, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EQR
The primary concerns for EQR are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIV profiles as a declining stock while EQR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AIV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
EQR is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
EQR generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EQR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 36.2% 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.
Apartment Investment and Management Co
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Aimco is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on property development, redevelopment, and various other value-creating investment strategies targeting the US multi-family market.
Equity Residential
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Equity Residential is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments.
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