EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsVornado Realty Trust (VNO)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$198.12
+0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.58B
VNO
Vornado Realty Trust
$35.44
+3.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vornado Realty Trust generates 150% more annual revenue ($1.88B vs $751.42M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs 3.6%. VNO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.20. EGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EGP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VNO
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.3%
Fair Value
$183.79
Current Price
$198.12
$14.33 premium
Margin of Safety
+34.3%
Fair Value
$46.04
Current Price
$35.44
$10.60 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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 40.6% and operating margin at 40.8%.
Bull Case : VNO
The strongest argument for VNO centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VNO
The primary concerns for VNO are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 1175.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while VNO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VNO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
EGP generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (59/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 40.6% margins. VNO offers better value entry with a 34.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Vornado Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Vornado Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust formed in Maryland, with its primary office in New York City. The company invests in office buildings and street retail in Manhattan.
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