Americold Realty Trust (COLD)vsPublic Storage (PSA)
COLD
Americold Realty Trust
$11.31
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.24B
PSA
Public Storage
$267.63
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $47.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Storage generates 86% more annual revenue ($4.83B vs $2.60B). PSA leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs -4.4%. COLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.84. PSA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
COLD
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
PSA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COLD.
Margin of Safety
-380.1%
Fair Value
$61.20
Current Price
$267.63
$206.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 120.0%
Earnings declined 66.7%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.6x book value
3.3% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLD
The strongest argument for COLD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PSA
The strongest argument for PSA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : COLD
The primary concerns for COLD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLD profiles as a turnaround stock while PSA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
PSA is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
PSA generates stronger free cash flow (634M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PSA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 36.9% margins. 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.
Americold Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Americold is the world's largest publicly traded REIT, focusing on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature controlled warehouses.
Public Storage
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Public Storage is an American international self storage company headquartered in Glendale, California, that is run as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Visit Website →Compare with Other REIT - INDUSTRIAL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?