Century Communities Inc (CCS)vsForestar Group Inc (FOR)
CCS
Century Communities Inc
$57.46
-0.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.64B
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$25.32
+0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Century Communities Inc generates 144% more annual revenue ($4.12B vs $1.69B). FOR leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs 3.6%. CCS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. CCS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CCS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
FOR
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-122.0%
Fair Value
$33.05
Current Price
$57.46
$24.41 premium
Margin of Safety
-32.7%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$25.32
$3.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 6.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCS
The strongest argument for CCS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FOR
The strongest argument for FOR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CCS
The primary concerns for CCS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FOR
The primary concerns for FOR are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
FOR is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
CCS generates stronger free cash flow (206M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CCS scores higher overall (52/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Century Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Century Communities, Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, construction, marketing and sale of attached and attached single-family homes. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Forestar Group Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.
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