Equity Residential (EQR)vsUMH Properties Inc (UMH)
EQR
Equity Residential
$68.19
+0.43%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $26.02B
UMH
UMH Properties Inc
$15.26
+1.26%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Equity Residential generates 1071% more annual revenue ($3.11B vs $265.94M). EQR leads profitability with a 30.6% profit margin vs 11.0%. UMH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. UMH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
EQR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
UMH
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.0%
Fair Value
$59.29
Current Price
$68.19
$8.90 premium
Margin of Safety
+62.8%
Fair Value
$43.40
Current Price
$15.26
$28.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.4%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
2.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 64.6%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 54.2%
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 30.6% and operating margin at 27.4%.
Bull Case : UMH
The strongest argument for UMH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EQR
The primary concerns for EQR are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UMH
The primary concerns for UMH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 150.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UMH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
UMH is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
EQR generates stronger free cash flow (335M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - RESIDENTIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UMH scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Equity Residential
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Equity Residential is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in apartments.
UMH Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a publicly owned REIT that owns and operates 124 manufactured home communities containing approximately 23,400 developed lots.
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