Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsHudson Pacific Properties Inc (HPP)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$47.28
-0.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.21B
HPP
Hudson Pacific Properties Inc
$5.63
-1.57%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 263% more annual revenue ($3.02B vs $831.04M). ARE leads profitability with a -47.4% profit margin vs -66.4%. ARE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.24. ARE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ARE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HPP
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Revenue surging 23.6% year-over-year
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
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : HPP
The strongest argument for HPP centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HPP
The primary concerns for HPP are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while HPP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
HPP is growing revenue faster at 23.6% — sustainability is the question.
HPP generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARE scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). 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.
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
Hudson Pacific is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of office and studio properties totaling nearly 19 million square feet, including development land.
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