Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)vsNexpoint Residential Trust Inc (NXRT)
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$134.20
+1.41%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.79B
NXRT
Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc
$24.90
+0.77%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc generates 774% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $253.38M). MAA leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs -13.2%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. MAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
MAA
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
NXRT
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Earnings expanding 371.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.8% revenue growth
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
2.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MAA
The strongest argument for MAA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bull Case : NXRT
The strongest argument for NXRT centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NXRT
The primary concerns for NXRT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 6.41 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MAA profiles as a value stock while NXRT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NXRT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
NXRT is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
MAA generates stronger free cash flow (224M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - RESIDENTIAL · USA
NexPoint Residential Trust is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NXRT, primarily focused on acquiring, owning and operating well-located middle-income multifamily properties with value-added potential in large cities and suburbs. Submarkets in large cities, mainly in the southeastern and southwestern United States.
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