EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$202.74
+1.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.21B
PMT
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
$9.65
+3.32%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $822.32M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EastGroup Properties Inc generates 25% more annual revenue ($751.42M vs $602.22M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs 27.6%. PMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. PMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EGP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PMT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$183.95
Current Price
$202.74
$18.79 premium
Margin of Safety
+74.8%
Fair Value
$49.06
Current Price
$9.65
$39.41 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 50.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.6% and operating margin at 40.8%.
Bull Case : PMT
The strongest argument for PMT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 20.8%. 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, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PMT
The primary concerns for PMT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 10.87 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 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (146M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PMT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 27.6% 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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