Equity Residential (EQR)vsTranscontinental Realty Investors (TCI)
EQR
Equity Residential
$63.66
-3.50%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $25.50B
TCI
Transcontinental Realty Investors
$39.10
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $330.69M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Equity Residential generates 6146% more annual revenue ($3.13B vs $50.10M). EQR leads profitability with a 28.0% profit margin vs 16.1%. EQR trades at a lower P/E of 28.7x. EQR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
EQR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TCI
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.6%
Fair Value
$59.55
Current Price
$63.66
$4.11 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TCI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
2.1% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 39.9%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 96.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EQR
The strongest argument for EQR centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.0% and operating margin at 27.9%.
Bull Case : TCI
The strongest argument for TCI centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at -18.2%.
Bear Case : EQR
The primary concerns for EQR are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TCI
The primary concerns for TCI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EQR profiles as a value stock while TCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
TCI is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
EQR generates stronger free cash flow (184M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EQR scores higher overall (49/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 28.0% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Equity Residential
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Equity Residential is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments.
Transcontinental Realty Investors
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, has a diverse portfolio of capital real estate located throughout the United States, including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and urbanized and undeveloped land.
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