First Industrial Realty Trust Inc (FR)vsPure Storage Inc (PSTG)
FR
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc
$57.18
-1.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $7.96B
PSTG
Pure Storage Inc
$58.98
-4.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Pure Storage Inc generates 403% more annual revenue ($3.66B vs $727.56M). FR leads profitability with a 34.0% profit margin vs 5.1%. PSTG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. PSTG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
FR
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
PSTG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.9%
Fair Value
$58.82
Current Price
$57.18
$1.64 premium
Margin of Safety
-195.4%
Fair Value
$25.74
Current Price
$58.98
$33.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.1%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 139.7% YoY
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 13.5x book value
5.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FR
The strongest argument for FR centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.0% and operating margin at 42.1%.
Bull Case : PSTG
The strongest argument for PSTG centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FR
The primary concerns for FR are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : PSTG
The primary concerns for PSTG are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 107.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FR profiles as a mature stock while PSTG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSTG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
PSTG is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
PSTG generates stronger free cash flow (201M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PSTG scores higher overall (59/100 vs 58/100) and 20.4% 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.
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated industrial real estate owner, operator, and developer with a history of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional clients.
Pure Storage Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Pure Storage, Inc. provides data storage technology and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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