Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$116.77
+1.28%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $10.02B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$64.01
+0.69%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $59.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 339% more annual revenue ($5.76B vs $1.31B). FRT leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 18.4%. FRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.59. FRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.4%
Fair Value
$182.57
Current Price
$116.77
$65.80 discount
Margin of Safety
+1.8%
Fair Value
$65.71
Current Price
$64.01
$1.70 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
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.2% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 47.0%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FRT
The primary concerns for FRT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 54.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
O is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
O generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 38.6% margins and 10.3% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Realty Income Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in free-standing, single-tenant commercial properties in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom that are subject to NNN Leases. The company is organized in Maryland with its headquarters in San Diego, California.
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