Centerspace (CSR)vsMid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)
CSR
Centerspace
$59.26
-1.23%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.20B
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$137.54
+0.49%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 715% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $271.64M). MAA leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 3.1%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
CSR
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
MAA
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
0.8% revenue growth
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSR
The strongest argument for CSR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bear Case : CSR
The primary concerns for CSR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 143.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 42.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
MAA is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
CSR generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Centerspace
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
IRET is a real estate company focused on the ownership, management, acquisition, remodeling and development of apartment communities.
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in Memphis, Tennessee that invests in apartments in the Southeastern United States and the Southwestern United States.
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