Forestar Group Inc (FOR)vsCorporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B de C.V. (VTMX)
FOR
Forestar Group Inc
$25.32
+0.72%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.24B
VTMX
Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B de C.V.
$33.33
+2.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Forestar Group Inc generates 495% more annual revenue ($1.69B vs $283.24M). VTMX leads profitability with a 85.4% profit margin vs 9.9%. FOR trades at a lower P/E of 7.4x. VTMX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FOR
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
VTMX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.7%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$25.32
$3.08 premium
Margin of Safety
-72.5%
Fair Value
$19.11
Current Price
$33.33
$14.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 85 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 74.4%
17.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 6.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 9.8x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 74.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FOR
The strongest argument for FOR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VTMX
The strongest argument for VTMX centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 85.4% and operating margin at 74.4%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FOR
The primary concerns for FOR are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VTMX
The primary concerns for VTMX are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FOR profiles as a value stock while VTMX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
VTMX is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
VTMX generates stronger free cash flow (43M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VTMX scores higher overall (51/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 85.4% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B de C.V.
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT · USA
Corporacin Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B. de C.V., acquires, develops, manages, operates, and leases industrial buildings and distribution centers in Mexico. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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