American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsFirstService Corp (FSV)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$15.58
-4.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $255.69M
FSV
FirstService Corp
$137.76
+0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 11106% more annual revenue ($5.50B vs $49.06M). ARL leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 2.6%. FSV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. FSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
ARL
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
FSV
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.3%
Fair Value
$16.85
Current Price
$15.58
$1.27 premium
Margin of Safety
-31.2%
Fair Value
$120.08
Current Price
$137.76
$17.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 142.2% YoY
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARL
The strongest argument for ARL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : FSV
FSV has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 43.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
ARL is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
FSV generates stronger free cash flow (89M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REAL ESTATE SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FSV scores higher overall (49/100 vs 44/100). 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.
FirstService Corp
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
FirstService Corporation provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial clients in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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