Starwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)vsSunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS)
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$17.05
-0.23%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.47B
SUNS
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.
$8.63
+1.65%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $114.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starwood Property Trust Inc generates 2507% more annual revenue ($580.84M vs $22.28M). STWD leads profitability with a 60.5% profit margin vs 59.7%. SUNS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. SUNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
STWD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SUNS
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$118.33
Current Price
$17.05
$101.28 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SUNS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 61 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 21.8% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 60 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.7%
Revenue surging 60.8% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 60.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 60.5% and operating margin at 17.4%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SUNS
The strongest argument for SUNS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 59.7% and operating margin at 58.7%. Revenue growth of 60.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SUNS
The primary concerns for SUNS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SUNS is growing revenue faster at 60.8% — sustainability is the question.
SUNS generates stronger free cash flow (1M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SUNS scores higher overall (73/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 59.7% margins and 60.8% revenue growth. STWD offers better value entry with a 84.7% 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.
Starwood Property Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Solar Senior Capital Ltd. is a business development company that specializes in investing in leveraged middle market companies in the United States.
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