Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE)vsSL Green Realty Corp (SLG)
ARE
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
$51.14
+3.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.74B
SLG
SL Green Realty Corp
$53.08
+2.81%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc generates 185% more annual revenue ($2.84B vs $998.00M). SLG leads profitability with a -16.7% profit margin vs -36.1%. SLG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. ARE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ARE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLG
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.1%
Fair Value
$110.01
Current Price
$51.14
$58.87 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SLG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 648.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 11.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 98.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARE
The strongest argument for ARE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SLG
The strongest argument for SLG centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ARE
The primary concerns for ARE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLG
The primary concerns for SLG are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARE profiles as a turnaround stock while SLG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
SLG is growing revenue faster at 27.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARE generates stronger free cash flow (-66M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100). 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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