Century Communities Inc (CCS)vsForestar Group Inc (FOR)
CCS
Century Communities Inc
$52.82
-1.20%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.55B
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$27.47
+0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Century Communities Inc generates 134% more annual revenue ($4.00B vs $1.71B). FOR leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 3.3%. 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
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.2%
Fair Value
$67.83
Current Price
$52.82
$15.01 premium
Margin of Safety
+70.3%
Fair Value
$99.38
Current Price
$27.47
$71.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.7%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCS
The strongest argument for CCS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. 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, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CCS
The primary concerns for CCS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FOR
The primary concerns for FOR are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FOR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
FOR is growing revenue faster at -3.0% — sustainability is the question.
FOR generates stronger free cash flow (152M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CCS scores higher overall (52/100 vs 51/100). FOR offers better value entry with a 70.3% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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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