Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)vsNetstreit Corp (NTST)
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$122.56
+1.45%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.94B
NTST
Netstreit Corp
$19.99
+2.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Federal Realty Investment Trust generates 537% more annual revenue ($1.31B vs $206.16M). FRT leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 5.3%. FRT trades at a lower P/E of 21.8x. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
FRT
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
NTST
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.5%
Fair Value
$165.94
Current Price
$122.56
$43.38 discount
Margin of Safety
+49.9%
Fair Value
$38.45
Current Price
$19.99
$18.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Earnings expanding 152.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.7%
Earnings expanding 177.0% YoY
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRT
The strongest argument for FRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NTST
The strongest argument for NTST centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NTST
The primary concerns for NTST are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 168.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FRT profiles as a mature stock while NTST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
NTST is growing revenue faster at 24.3% — sustainability is the question.
FRT generates stronger free cash flow (121M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 38.6% margins and 10.3% revenue growth. NTST offers better value entry with a 49.9% 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.
Federal Realty Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Federal Realty Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in shopping centers in the Northeastern United States, the Mid-Atlantic states, California, and South Florida.
Netstreit Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
NETSTREIT is an internally managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) based in Dallas, Texas that specializes in acquiring single tenant net lease retail properties nationwide.
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