Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
NLY
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
$18.29
-0.27%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $13.74B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$125.26
-0.99%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $122.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 204% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $3.25B). NLY leads profitability with a 90.7% profit margin vs 43.1%. NLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 32.03. NLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
NLY
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
PLD
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.2%
Fair Value
$20.89
Current Price
$18.29
$2.60 premium
Margin of Safety
+50.6%
Fair Value
$256.12
Current Price
$125.26
$130.86 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 91 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 91.6%
Revenue surging 479.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 3426.0% YoY
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
3.1% earnings growth
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NLY
The strongest argument for NLY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 90.7% and operating margin at 91.6%. Revenue growth of 479.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PLD
The strongest argument for PLD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.1% and operating margin at 42.9%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NLY
The primary concerns for NLY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 8.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NLY profiles as a growth stock while PLD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
NLY is growing revenue faster at 479.4% — sustainability is the question.
NLY generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NLY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 90.7% margins and 479.4% revenue growth. PLD offers better value entry with a 50.6% margin of safety. 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.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a diversified capital manager, invests in and finances residential and commercial assets. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Visit Website →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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