Independence Realty Trust Inc (IRT)vsMid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)
IRT
Independence Realty Trust Inc
$16.39
-1.68%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.12B
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$131.12
-1.78%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 228% more annual revenue ($2.22B vs $677.16M). MAA leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs 6.4%. IRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.57. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
IRT
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MAA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Areas to Watch
3.0% revenue growth
ROE of 1.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.0% revenue growth
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRT
The strongest argument for IRT centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 25.4%.
Bear Case : IRT
The primary concerns for IRT are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
IRT is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
MAA generates stronger free cash flow (224M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins. 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.
Independence Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multi-family apartment properties in non-entry US markets, including Atlanta, Louisville, Memphis and Raleigh.
Visit Website →Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in Memphis, Tennessee that invests in apartments in the Southeastern United States and the Southwestern United States.
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