Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsHighwoods Properties Inc (HIW)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$47.28
-0.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.21B
HIW
Highwoods Properties Inc
$21.12
+0.28%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 273% more annual revenue ($3.02B vs $808.48M). HIW leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs -47.4%. ARE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.24. HIW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ARE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HIW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARE.
Margin of Safety
-136.8%
Fair Value
$9.86
Current Price
$21.12
$11.26 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.6%
Earnings declined 13.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : HIW
The strongest argument for HIW centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 26.2%.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HIW
The primary concerns for HIW are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while HIW is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
HIW is growing revenue faster at -1.6% — sustainability is the question.
HIW generates stronger free cash flow (42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 19.7% margins. Both earn "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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is an American real estate investment trust that invests in office buildings and laboratories leased to tenants in the life science and technology industries.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Highwoods Properties, Inc., based in Raleigh, is a publicly traded (NYSE: HIW) real estate investment trust (?
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