Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$4.21
-1.17%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $605.63M
PLD
Prologis Inc
$142.02
-0.39%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $129.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 6670% more annual revenue ($9.38B vs $138.49M). AIV leads profitability with a 400.0% profit margin vs 39.7%. PLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 110.10. PLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
AIV
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
PLD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.2%
Fair Value
$4.76
Current Price
$4.21
$0.55 premium
Margin of Safety
+47.2%
Fair Value
$268.84
Current Price
$142.02
$126.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 400 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Earnings expanding 65.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.9%
Earnings declined 63.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIV
The strongest argument for AIV centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 400.0% and operating margin at -84.6%.
Bull Case : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.7% and operating margin at 38.5%.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIV profiles as a declining stock while PLD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
PLD is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
AIV generates stronger free cash flow (-179M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLD scores higher overall (63/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 39.7% 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.
Prologis Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities, with a focus on the consumption side of the global supply chain.
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