EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsVornado Realty Trust (VNO)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$208.45
-0.82%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.89B
VNO
Vornado Realty Trust
$40.15
-1.23%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vornado Realty Trust generates 152% more annual revenue ($1.85B vs $735.38M). VNO leads profitability with a 42.9% profit margin vs 39.8%. VNO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.20. VNO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
VNO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.5%
Fair Value
$180.05
Current Price
$208.45
$28.40 premium
Margin of Safety
+33.2%
Fair Value
$45.30
Current Price
$40.15
$5.15 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
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 1263.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 2.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : VNO
The strongest argument for VNO centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.9% and operating margin at 13.7%.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 40.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VNO
The primary concerns for VNO are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while VNO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VNO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — 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 61/100), backed by strong 39.8% margins. VNO offers better value entry with a 33.2% 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.
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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