Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)vsPublic Storage (PSA)
NLY
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
$22.16
-0.24%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.12B
PSA
Public Storage
$309.68
+0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $56.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Storage generates 95% more annual revenue ($4.87B vs $2.50B). NLY leads profitability with a 87.4% profit margin vs 39.1%. PSA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.67. NLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
NLY
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
PSA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.8%
Fair Value
$16.55
Current Price
$22.16
$5.61 premium
Margin of Safety
-2.6%
Fair Value
$286.36
Current Price
$309.68
$23.32 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 87 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 81.0%
Revenue surging 48.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 122.5% YoY
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Earnings expanding 32.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.1x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 87.4% and operating margin at 81.0%. Revenue growth of 48.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PSA
The strongest argument for PSA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.1% and operating margin at 46.0%.
Bear Case : NLY
The primary concerns for NLY are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 7.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NLY profiles as a growth stock while PSA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
NLY is growing revenue faster at 48.8% — sustainability is the question.
PSA generates stronger free cash flow (625M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NLY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 87.4% margins and 48.8% revenue growth. 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.
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REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Public Storage is an American international self storage company headquartered in Glendale, California, that is run as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
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