Empire State Realty Trust Inc (ESRT)vsVICI Properties Inc (VICI)
ESRT
Empire State Realty Trust Inc
$5.08
-1.55%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.53B
VICI
VICI Properties Inc
$26.83
-4.11%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $30.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VICI Properties Inc generates 422% more annual revenue ($4.01B vs $767.81M). VICI leads profitability with a 69.3% profit margin vs 6.2%. VICI trades at a lower P/E of 11.0x. ESRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ESRT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VICI
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.5%
Fair Value
$11.70
Current Price
$5.08
$6.62 discount
Margin of Safety
-64.3%
Fair Value
$17.75
Current Price
$26.83
$9.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 80.3%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
3.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 3.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESRT
The strongest argument for ESRT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VICI
The strongest argument for VICI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.3% and operating margin at 80.3%.
Bear Case : ESRT
The primary concerns for ESRT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VICI
The primary concerns for VICI are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESRT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VICI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
ESRT is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
VICI generates stronger free cash flow (692M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESRT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100) and 80.0% revenue growth. 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.
Empire State Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), a major real estate investment trust (REIT), owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions offices and retail properties in Manhattan and the New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the?
Visit Website →VICI Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
VICI Properties is an experiential real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of market-leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, including the world-renowned Caesars Palace.
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