American Realty Investors Inc (ARL)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
ARL
American Realty Investors Inc
$13.75
-4.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $234.21M
WELL
Welltower Inc
$212.09
-1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $147.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 21519% more annual revenue ($10.84B vs $50.13M). ARL leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 8.6%. WELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. ARL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
ARL
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WELL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARL.
Margin of Safety
-71.2%
Fair Value
$121.42
Current Price
$212.09
$90.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 142.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 41.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 26.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARL
The strongest argument for ARL centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at -22.0%.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARL
The primary concerns for ARL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 147.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARL profiles as a mature stock while WELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 41.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARL scores higher overall (48/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 31.3% 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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