Broadstone Net Lease Inc (BNL)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
BNL
Broadstone Net Lease Inc
$20.58
+1.78%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.22B
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$74.49
+0.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $17.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 273% more annual revenue ($1.74B vs $466.85M). WPC leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 27.0%. BNL trades at a lower P/E of 32.4x. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BNL
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WPC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.6%
Fair Value
$14.80
Current Price
$20.58
$5.78 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.0%
Fair Value
$150.55
Current Price
$74.49
$76.06 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 52.2%
Earnings expanding 175.2% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.8%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 40.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BNL
The strongest argument for BNL centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 52.2%. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 54.8%. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BNL
The primary concerns for BNL are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BNL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
BNL is growing revenue faster at 11.7% — sustainability is the question.
WPC generates stronger free cash flow (250M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (69/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 29.7% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Broadstone Net Lease Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
BNL is an internally managed REIT that primarily acquires, owns and manages single-tenant commercial real estate that is rented out on a long-term basis to a diversified group of tenants.
W P Carey Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
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