Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc (ARI)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
ARI
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc
$6.50
-0.15%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $868.96M
WELL
Welltower Inc
$232.23
-0.97%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $169.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 1944% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $624.29M). ARI leads profitability with a 21.1% profit margin vs 12.1%. ARI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. ARI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
ARI
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARI.
Margin of Safety
-87.0%
Fair Value
$125.97
Current Price
$232.22
$106.25 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 91.2%
Revenue surging 525.0% year-over-year
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 10.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 2.9% — 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 : ARI
The strongest argument for ARI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.1% and operating margin at 91.2%. Revenue growth of 525.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARI
The primary concerns for ARI are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
ARI is growing revenue faster at 525.0% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ARI scores higher overall (75/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 21.1% margins and 525.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that originates, acquires, invests, and manages commercial first mortgage loans, subordinated financings, and other real estate-related commercial debt investments in the United States. . The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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