Compass Inc (COMP)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
COMP
Compass Inc
$9.00
-4.15%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $7.01B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$127.98
-0.03%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $122.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 7% more annual revenue ($10.56B vs $9.89B). PLD leads profitability with a 43.1% profit margin vs 0.6%. PLD trades at a lower P/E of 27.7x. PLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
COMP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PLD
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-45.5%
Fair Value
$7.70
Current Price
$9.00
$1.30 premium
Margin of Safety
+50.6%
Fair Value
$256.12
Current Price
$127.98
$128.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 109.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Elevated debt levels
Moderate valuation
3.1% earnings growth
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 109.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.1% and operating margin at 42.9%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 152.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PLD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.32 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 109.0% — sustainability is the question.
PLD generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 57/100) and 109.0% revenue growth. PLD offers better value entry with a 50.6% 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.
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.
Prologis Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities, with a focus on the consumption side of the global supply chain.
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