American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsCompass Inc (COMP)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$16.08
-0.32%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $251.97M
COMP
Compass Inc
$10.51
+3.75%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $7.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 20308% more annual revenue ($10.56B vs $51.72M). ARL leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs 0.6%. ARL trades at a lower P/E of 30.9x. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ARL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
COMP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARL.
Margin of Safety
-44.7%
Fair Value
$7.74
Current Price
$10.51
$2.77 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
Revenue surging 109.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Elevated debt levels
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 16.1% and operating margin at -16.1%.
Bull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 109.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 168.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARL profiles as a mature stock while COMP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.33 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 109.0% — sustainability is the question.
COMP generates stronger free cash flow (180M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 46/100) and 109.0% 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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