CTO Realty Growth Inc (CTO)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
CTO
CTO Realty Growth Inc
$20.25
-0.88%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $640.45M
WELL
Welltower Inc
$212.09
-1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 7768% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $149.54M). WELL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 6.8%. WELL trades at a lower P/E of 105.5x. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CTO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.9%
Fair Value
$167.20
Current Price
$20.25
$146.95 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$131.57
Current Price
$212.09
$80.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 162.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTO
The strongest argument for CTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CTO
The primary concerns for CTO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 245.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTO profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 42/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. CTO offers better value entry with a 88.9% margin of safety. 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.
CTO Realty Growth Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a Florida-based publicly traded real estate company owning approximately 2 income properties.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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