Forestar Group Inc (FOR)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$26.85
+1.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.37B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$135.75
+1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $131.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 460% more annual revenue ($9.66B vs $1.72B). PLD leads profitability with a 43.6% profit margin vs 9.9%. FOR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.90. PLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
FOR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PLD
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.9%
Fair Value
$98.00
Current Price
$26.85
$71.15 discount
Margin of Safety
+46.3%
Fair Value
$252.77
Current Price
$135.75
$117.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.3% YoY
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Earnings expanding 85.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.7%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FOR
The strongest argument for FOR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.6% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FOR
The primary concerns for FOR are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FOR profiles as a value stock while PLD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
PLD is growing revenue faster at 12.3% — sustainability is the question.
PLD generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLD scores higher overall (65/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 43.6% margins and 12.3% revenue growth. FOR offers better value entry with a 69.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Forestar Group Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.
Prologis Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities, with a focus on the consumption side of the global supply chain.
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