Starwood Property Trust Inc (STWD)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
STWD
Starwood Property Trust Inc
$15.62
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.03B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$235.62
-0.04%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $169.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 2037% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $597.28M). STWD leads profitability with a 38.2% profit margin vs 12.1%. STWD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
STWD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.8%
Fair Value
$118.70
Current Price
$15.62
$103.08 discount
Margin of Safety
-87.0%
Fair Value
$125.97
Current Price
$235.62
$109.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STWD
The strongest argument for STWD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.2% and operating margin at -5.9%. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : STWD
The primary concerns for STWD are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STWD profiles as a mature stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 39.1% revenue growth. STWD offers better value entry with a 84.8% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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