Public Storage (PSA)vsWheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
PSA
Public Storage
$311.04
+0.55%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $54.30B
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
$138.85
+5.54%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $59.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Storage generates 110% more annual revenue ($4.87B vs $2.31B). WPM leads profitability with a 63.6% profit margin vs 39.1%. WPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. WPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
PSA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WPM
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.8%
Fair Value
$315.45
Current Price
$311.04
$4.41 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WPM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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 20 in profit
Earnings expanding 32.8% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.2%
Revenue surging 127.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.1x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 39.1% and operating margin at 46.0%.
Bull Case : WPM
The strongest argument for WPM centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.6% and operating margin at 75.2%. Revenue growth of 127.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WPM
The primary concerns for WPM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PSA profiles as a value stock while WPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
WPM is growing revenue faster at 127.2% — sustainability is the question.
PSA generates stronger free cash flow (625M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 63.6% margins and 127.2% 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.
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).
Visit Website →Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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