Empire State Realty Trust Inc (ESRT)vsW P Carey Inc (WPC)
ESRT
Empire State Realty Trust Inc
$4.94
+0.20%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.55B
WPC
W P Carey Inc
$72.91
-0.94%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W P Carey Inc generates 133% more annual revenue ($1.82B vs $782.82M). WPC leads profitability with a 35.8% profit margin vs 0.9%. WPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. WPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ESRT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WPC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.0%
Fair Value
$13.28
Current Price
$4.94
$8.34 discount
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$152.02
Current Price
$72.91
$79.11 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.3%
Earnings expanding 256.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESRT
The strongest argument for ESRT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WPC
The strongest argument for WPC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.8% and operating margin at 59.3%. Revenue growth of 18.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ESRT
The primary concerns for ESRT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 253.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WPC
The primary concerns for WPC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESRT profiles as a value stock while WPC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
WPC is growing revenue faster at 18.4% — sustainability is the question.
WPC generates stronger free cash flow (250M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 35.8% margins and 18.4% revenue growth. ESRT offers better value entry with a 52.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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?
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - DIVERSIFIED · USA
WP Carey is among the largest net-lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $ 18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net-lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of March 30. September 2020.
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