EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsStrawberry Fields REIT LLC (STRW)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.21
-0.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.00B
STRW
Strawberry Fields REIT LLC
$13.21
-2.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $179.11M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EastGroup Properties Inc generates 366% more annual revenue ($735.38M vs $157.65M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. STRW trades at a lower P/E of 20.8x. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
STRW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.5%
Fair Value
$180.08
Current Price
$198.21
$18.13 premium
Margin of Safety
-6.6%
Fair Value
$12.01
Current Price
$13.21
$1.20 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 185 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.4%
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 14.5x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : STRW
The strongest argument for STRW centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STRW
The primary concerns for STRW are Price/Book, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 64.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while STRW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — 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
EGP scores higher overall (61/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 39.8% margins. 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.
Strawberry Fields REIT LLC
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc., a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, engages in the acquisition, ownership, and leasing of skilled nursing facilities and other post-acute healthcare properties. The company is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.
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