REIT Comparison Calculator β€” Compare Real Estate Investment Trusts

REIT Comparison Calculator

Compare Real Estate Investment Trusts by dividend yield, P/FFO, debt ratios, market cap, and sector performance. Analyze and compare multiple REITs for better investment decisions.

Step 1: Select REITs to Compare

REIT 1: Prologis Inc. (PLD)
REIT 2: Simon Property Group (SPG)
REIT 3: American Tower (AMT)

Understanding REIT Metrics

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share Γ· Share price. Higher yield = higher income.
P/FFO: Price to Funds From Operations. Lower ratio may indicate better value.
Debt/EBITDA: Debt level relative to earnings. Lower is generally better.
Market Cap: Total market value of outstanding shares.

Step 2: Comparison Options

REIT Investment Guidelines

Good Dividend Yield: 3-6% (sustainable)
Good P/FFO: 10-20 (varies by sector)
Good Debt/EBITDA: < 6.0
Diversification: Consider different property sectors for risk management.

REIT Comparison Results

Comparison Summary
Financial Ratios
Sector Analysis

Best Overall REIT (Weighted Score)

Prologis Inc.
Score: 78.4 / 100
Highest Dividend Yield
Simon Property Group (5.2%)
Lowest P/FFO
Simon Property Group (10.8)
Best Debt Ratio
Prologis Inc. (5.2)
Largest Market Cap
Prologis Inc. ($112.4B)

Financial Ratios Comparison

REIT Dividend Yield P/FFO Debt/EBITDA Market Cap Sector Overall Score

Ratio Interpretation

Good: High dividend yield (4-7%), Low P/FFO (<15), Low debt (<6)
Fair: Moderate metrics within average ranges
Poor: Low dividend (<2%), High P/FFO (>25), High debt (>8)

Sector Analysis & Recommendations

Industrial REITs (Prologis)

Outlook: Strong growth due to e-commerce demand.
Risk: Moderate – sensitive to economic cycles.
Recommendation: Good for growth-oriented investors.

Retail REITs (Simon Property)

Outlook: Stable with high dividend yields.
Risk: Higher – challenged by online retail.
Recommendation: Good for income-focused investors.

Specialty REITs (American Tower)

Outlook: Strong growth with 5G expansion.
Risk: Low to moderate – essential infrastructure.
Recommendation: Good for growth with moderate income.

Portfolio Recommendation

Consider a mix of REIT sectors for diversification:
β€’ 40% Industrial/Logistics
β€’ 30% Specialized (Data Centers, Towers)
β€’ 20% Residential
β€’ 10% Retail/Office

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