EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsSTAG Industrial Inc (STAG)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.21
-0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.47B
STAG
STAG Industrial Inc
$37.26
+0.68%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $7.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
STAG Industrial Inc generates 17% more annual revenue ($863.82M vs $735.38M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs 28.3%. EGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 8.42. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
STAG
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.4%
Fair Value
$180.11
Current Price
$198.21
$18.10 premium
Margin of Safety
+54.8%
Fair Value
$86.85
Current Price
$37.26
$49.59 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.5%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : STAG
The strongest argument for STAG centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.3% and operating margin at 37.5%.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STAG
The primary concerns for STAG are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
STAG is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (61/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 39.8% margins. STAG offers better value entry with a 54.8% margin of safety. 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.
STAG Industrial Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG) is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition and operation of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States.
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