Public Storage (PSA)vsTranscontinental Realty Investors (TCI)
PSA
Public Storage
$296.50
+0.64%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $55.40B
TCI
Transcontinental Realty Investors
$39.10
-0.18%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $330.69M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Storage generates 9701% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $50.10M). PSA leads profitability with a 41.6% profit margin vs 16.1%. PSA trades at a lower P/E of 28.1x. PSA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
PSA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TCI
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.4%
Fair Value
$271.04
Current Price
$296.50
$25.46 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TCI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Earnings expanding 45.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.8x book value
3.3% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 96.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PSA
The strongest argument for PSA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.6% and operating margin at 45.7%.
Bull Case : TCI
The strongest argument for TCI centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at -18.2%.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TCI
The primary concerns for TCI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PSA profiles as a value stock while TCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
TCI is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
PSA generates stronger free cash flow (799M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PSA scores higher overall (62/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 41.6% margins. Both earn "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.
Public Storage
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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REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, has a diverse portfolio of capital real estate located throughout the United States, including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and urbanized and undeveloped land.
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