Forestar Group Inc (FOR)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$29.90
-3.46%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.52B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$149.79
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $134.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 449% more annual revenue ($9.38B vs $1.71B). PLD leads profitability with a 39.7% profit margin vs 9.8%. FOR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.90. PLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FOR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PLD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.0%
Fair Value
$98.22
Current Price
$29.90
$68.32 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.8%
Fair Value
$252.81
Current Price
$149.79
$103.02 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 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Earnings expanding 65.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B 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 7.0% — 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 39.7% and operating margin at 38.5%.
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 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
PLD is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
PLD generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLD scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 39.7% margins. FOR offers better value entry with a 70.0% margin of safety. 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.
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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