EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$205.32
+0.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.04B
PMT
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
$11.00
-0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $966.20M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust generates 3% more annual revenue ($758.84M vs $735.38M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs 18.8%. PMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. PMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.3%
Fair Value
$194.31
Current Price
$205.32
$11.01 discount
Margin of Safety
+82.9%
Fair Value
$72.35
Current Price
$11.00
$61.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.2%
Earnings expanding 55.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 56.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.8% and operating margin at 40.2%.
Bull Case : PMT
The strongest argument for PMT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.8% and operating margin at 32.7%. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PMT
The primary concerns for PMT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 10.12 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while PMT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 18.8% margins. 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.
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.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, a specialty finance company, invests primarily in mortgage-related assets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
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