Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)vsPrologis Inc (PLD)
NLY
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
$21.90
-0.45%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $17.12B
PLD
Prologis Inc
$135.75
+1.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $131.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Prologis Inc generates 197% more annual revenue ($9.66B vs $3.25B). NLY leads profitability with a 90.7% profit margin vs 43.6%. 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
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.8%
Fair Value
$20.97
Current Price
$21.90
$0.93 premium
Margin of Safety
+46.3%
Fair Value
$252.77
Current Price
$135.75
$117.02 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 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 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, 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 : NLY
The primary concerns for NLY are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PLD
The primary concerns for PLD are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
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 65/100), backed by strong 90.7% margins and 479.4% revenue growth. PLD offers better value entry with a 46.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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