Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)vsSL Green Realty Corp (SLG)
BDN
Brandywine Realty Trust
$2.92
-1.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $519.88M
SLG
SL Green Realty Corp
$52.48
-0.87%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SL Green Realty Corp generates 121% more annual revenue ($998.00M vs $452.30M). SLG leads profitability with a -16.7% profit margin vs -31.5%. SLG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. BDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BDN
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SLG
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 551.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -20.7% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 98.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BDN
The strongest argument for BDN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLG
The strongest argument for SLG centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BDN
The primary concerns for BDN are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLG
The primary concerns for SLG are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDN profiles as a turnaround stock while SLG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
SLG is growing revenue faster at 27.3% — sustainability is the question.
BDN generates stronger free cash flow (27M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BDN scores higher overall (58/100 vs 50/100) and 14.1% 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.
Brandywine Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest publicly traded, full-service integrated real estate companies in the United States with a primary focus on the Philadelphia, Austin and Washington, DC markets.
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