EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$202.74
+1.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.21B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$236.92
+0.39%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $166.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 1599% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $751.42M). EGP leads profitability with a 40.6% profit margin vs 12.1%. WELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
EGP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-89.9%
Fair Value
$124.92
Current Price
$236.92
$112.00 premium
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%
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 103.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP profiles as a mature stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor REIT - INDUSTRIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EGP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 40.6% 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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