Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
EFC
Ellington Financial Inc.
$13.24
-0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.64B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$217.34
+2.48%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 3472% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $329.39M). EFC leads profitability with a 44.6% profit margin vs 12.0%. EFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
EFC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EFC.
Margin of Safety
-58.0%
Fair Value
$131.57
Current Price
$217.34
$85.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.6%
Earnings declined 45.3%
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 : EFC
The strongest argument for EFC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.6% and operating margin at 32.1%. PEG of 0.86 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 : EFC
The primary concerns for EFC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 8.82 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
EFC profiles as a declining stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
EFC generates stronger free cash flow (778M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 56/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. 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.
Ellington Financial Inc.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, business-related and other financial assets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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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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