Compass Inc (COMP)vsJones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL)
COMP
Compass Inc
$8.72
-0.23%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.52B
JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
$329.87
+0.55%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated generates 222% more annual revenue ($26.76B vs $8.31B). JLL leads profitability with a 3.4% profit margin vs 0.2%. JLL trades at a lower P/E of 17.6x. JLL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COMP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
JLL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.9%
Fair Value
$29.38
Current Price
$8.72
$20.66 discount
Margin of Safety
+73.9%
Fair Value
$1160.44
Current Price
$329.87
$830.57 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 99.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 192.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 99.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JLL
The strongest argument for JLL centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 437.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : JLL
The primary concerns for JLL are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 3.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while JLL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.46 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 99.4% — sustainability is the question.
COMP generates stronger free cash flow (-168M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JLL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. COMP offers better value entry with a 61.9% margin of safety. 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.
Compass Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Urban Compass, Inc., which is Compass, is a real estate brokerage company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a professional services company, provides real estate and investment management services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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