American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsBrookfield Property Partners LP (BPYPP)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$13.81
-4.10%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $236.79M
BPYPP
Brookfield Property Partners LP
$15.43
-0.32%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Property Partners LP generates 14902% more annual revenue ($7.59B vs $50.63M). ARL leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs -4.5%. BPYPP trades at a lower P/E of 7.0x. ARL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
ARL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
BPYPP
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 142.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Earnings expanding 65.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARL
The strongest argument for ARL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.1% and operating margin at -17.7%.
Bull Case : BPYPP
The strongest argument for BPYPP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BPYPP
The primary concerns for BPYPP are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 6.00 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARL profiles as a value stock while BPYPP is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
ARL is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
ARL generates stronger free cash flow (876,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARL scores higher overall (46/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 24.1% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
American Realty Investors Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
American Realty Investors, Inc. acquires, develops and owns multi-family apartment communities and commercial real estate in the Southwest, Southeast, and Midwest of the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Brookfield Property Partners LP
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Brookfield Property Partners, through Brookfield Property Partners LP and its subsidiary Brookfield Property REIT Inc., is one of the world's leading real estate companies, with approximately $ 88 billion in total assets.
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