American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsCompass Inc (COMP)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$14.69
-1.48%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $246.00M
COMP
Compass Inc
$11.62
-2.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 16314% more annual revenue ($8.31B vs $50.63M). ARL leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs 0.2%. ARL trades at a lower P/E of 20.0x. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ARL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
COMP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARL.
Margin of Safety
-80.3%
Fair Value
$6.21
Current Price
$11.62
$5.41 premium
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
Revenue surging 99.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.0% 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 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 99.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 571.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARL profiles as a value stock while COMP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 99.4% — sustainability is the question.
ARL generates stronger free cash flow (876,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (51/100 vs 46/100) and 99.4% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Compass Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Urban Compass, Inc., which is Compass, is a real estate brokerage company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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