EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsNational Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$183.60
+0.38%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.77B
NSA
National Storage Affiliates Trust
$37.42
-0.03%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $5.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
National Storage Affiliates Trust generates 4% more annual revenue ($745.60M vs $719.57M). EGP leads profitability with a 35.8% profit margin vs 9.9%. NSA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. NSA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
EGP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
NSA
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-88.2%
Fair Value
$100.91
Current Price
$183.60
$82.69 premium
Margin of Safety
-3.6%
Fair Value
$32.29
Current Price
$37.42
$5.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Earnings expanding 54.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.2% revenue growth
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NSA
The strongest argument for NSA centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NSA
The primary concerns for NSA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 53.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while NSA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NSA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
NSA generates stronger free cash flow (59M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (58/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 35.8% margins and 14.3% 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.
EastGroup Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-managed capital real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in Sunbelt's major markets in the United States. with an emphasis on the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina.
National Storage Affiliates Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
National Storage Affiliates Trust is a Maryland real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of storage properties located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas of the United States.
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