Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vsRealty Income Corporation (O)
KIM
Kimco Realty Corporation
$22.53
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.94B
O
Realty Income Corporation
$56.66
-1.15%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $56.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Realty Income Corporation generates 177% more annual revenue ($6.07B vs $2.19B). KIM leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 20.9%. O appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.01. O earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KIM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
O
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.4%
Fair Value
$24.83
Current Price
$22.53
$2.30 discount
Margin of Safety
-5.5%
Fair Value
$61.11
Current Price
$56.66
$4.45 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.6%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Earnings expanding 69.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
4.9% revenue growth
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 3.3% — 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 : KIM
The strongest argument for KIM centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 36.6%.
Bull Case : O
The strongest argument for O centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 47.0%.
Bear Case : KIM
The primary concerns for KIM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : O
The primary concerns for O are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 43.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KIM profiles as a value stock while O is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KIM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
O is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
KIM generates stronger free cash flow (233M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
O scores higher overall (64/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 20.9% margins. 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.
Kimco Realty Corporation
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RETAIL · USA
Kimco Realty Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in shopping centers.
Visit Website →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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