Cushman & Wakefield plc (CWK)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
CWK
Cushman & Wakefield plc
$13.37
+0.75%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.16B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$200.84
+1.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 12% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $10.54B). WELL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 0.7%. CWK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.26. CWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CWK
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.3%
Fair Value
$11.42
Current Price
$13.37
$1.95 premium
Margin of Safety
-78.3%
Fair Value
$116.05
Current Price
$200.84
$84.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.3%
ROE of 3.2% — 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 : CWK
The strongest argument for CWK centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CWK
The primary concerns for CWK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 94.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWK profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWK scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. 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.
Cushman & Wakefield plc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Cushman & Wakefield plc, provides commercial real estate services under the Cushman & Wakefield brand in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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