Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
MAA
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc
$137.38
+1.28%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $15.87B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$145.51
-1.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $138.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 336% more annual revenue ($9.66B vs $2.21B). PLD leads profitability with a 43.6% profit margin vs 17.6%. MAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 7.03. PLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MAA
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
PLD
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MAA.
Margin of Safety
+43.2%
Fair Value
$259.71
Current Price
$145.51
$114.20 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Earnings expanding 85.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.6% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MAA
The primary concerns for MAA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MAA profiles as a value stock while PLD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
PLD is growing revenue faster at 12.3% — sustainability is the question.
PLD generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLD scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 43.6% margins and 12.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Prologis Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities, with a focus on the consumption side of the global supply chain.
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