Apartment Investment and Management Co (AIV)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
AIV
Apartment Investment and Management Co
$2.66
+1.53%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $397.19M
WELL
Welltower Inc
$235.50
-2.26%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $172.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 8397% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $138.49M). AIV leads profitability with a 400.0% profit margin vs 12.0%. WELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
AIV
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$3.74
Current Price
$2.66
$1.08 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WELL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Keeps 400 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.9%
Earnings declined 63.2%
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIV
The strongest argument for AIV centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 400.0% and operating margin at -84.6%.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIV
The primary concerns for AIV are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 118.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIV profiles as a declining stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AIV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 44/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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