Question 1

Do analysts rate DEA or AAT?

Accepted Answer

Easterly Government Properties currently has a consensus target price of $23.11, indicating a potential downside of 5.52%. American Assets Trust has a consensus target price of $21.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.47%. Given Easterly Government Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Easterly Government Properties is more favorable than American Assets Trust. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Easterly Government Properties 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 American Assets Trust 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.67

Question 2

Is DEA or AAT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Easterly Government Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. American Assets Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Easterly Government Properties pays out 750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Assets Trust pays out 469.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Assets Trust has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, DEA or AAT?

Accepted Answer

American Assets Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Easterly Government Properties. American Assets Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Easterly Government Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Easterly Government Properties $348.97M 3.26 $13M $0.24 101.93 American Assets Trust $436.20M 3.31 $71.37M $0.29 81.00

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals believe in DEA or AAT?

Accepted Answer

86.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of American Assets Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 37.9% of American Assets Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is DEA or AAT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Assets Trust has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Easterly Government Properties' net margin of 3.22%. American Assets Trust's return on equity of 1.66% beat Easterly Government Properties' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Easterly Government Properties 3.22% 0.82% 0.33% American Assets Trust 4.09% 1.66% 0.62%

Question 6

Which has more volatility & risk, DEA or AAT?

Accepted Answer

Easterly Government Properties has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Assets Trust has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor DEA or AAT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Assets Trust had 13 more articles in the media than Easterly Government Properties. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for American Assets Trust and 5 mentions for Easterly Government Properties. American Assets Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Easterly Government Properties' score of 0.92 indicating that American Assets Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Easterly Government Properties 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Assets Trust 13 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate BDN or DEA?

Accepted Answer

Brandywine Realty Trust presently has a consensus price target of $3.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.94%. Easterly Government Properties has a consensus price target of $23.11, suggesting a potential downside of 5.52%. Given Brandywine Realty Trust's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Brandywine Realty Trust is more favorable than Easterly Government Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Brandywine Realty Trust 3 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.50 Easterly Government Properties 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 9

Is BDN or DEA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Brandywine Realty Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.5%. Easterly Government Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Brandywine Realty Trust pays out -39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Easterly Government Properties pays out 750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brandywine Realty Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 10

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BDN or DEA?

Accepted Answer

Easterly Government Properties has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Brandywine Realty Trust. Brandywine Realty Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Easterly Government Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Brandywine Realty Trust $498.29M 1.06 -$178.25M -$0.82 N/A Easterly Government Properties $348.97M 3.26 $13M $0.24 101.93

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BDN or DEA?

Accepted Answer

87.3% of Brandywine Realty Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.5% of Brandywine Realty Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is BDN or DEA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Easterly Government Properties has a net margin of 3.22% compared to Brandywine Realty Trust's net margin of -28.62%. Easterly Government Properties' return on equity of 0.82% beat Brandywine Realty Trust's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Brandywine Realty Trust -28.62% -18.52% -4.07% Easterly Government Properties 3.22% 0.82% 0.33%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, BDN or DEA?

Accepted Answer

Brandywine Realty Trust has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Easterly Government Properties has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to BDN or DEA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Easterly Government Properties had 3 more articles in the media than Brandywine Realty Trust. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Easterly Government Properties and 2 mentions for Brandywine Realty Trust. Brandywine Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Easterly Government Properties' score of 0.92 indicating that Brandywine Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Brandywine Realty Trust 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Easterly Government Properties 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend BXP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

BXP currently has a consensus price target of $73.11, suggesting a potential upside of 3.62%. Easterly Government Properties has a consensus price target of $23.11, suggesting a potential downside of 5.52%. Given BXP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe BXP is more favorable than Easterly Government Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score BXP 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 11 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.55 Easterly Government Properties 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 16

Is BXP or DEA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

BXP pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Easterly Government Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. BXP pays out 140.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Easterly Government Properties pays out 750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Question 17

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BXP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

BXP has higher revenue and earnings than Easterly Government Properties. BXP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Easterly Government Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio BXP $3.48B 3.23 $276.80M $1.99 35.45 Easterly Government Properties $348.97M 3.26 $13M $0.24 101.93

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BXP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

98.7% of BXP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of BXP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is BXP or DEA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

BXP has a net margin of 8.44% compared to Easterly Government Properties' net margin of 3.22%. BXP's return on equity of 3.88% beat Easterly Government Properties' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets BXP 8.44% 3.88% 1.16% Easterly Government Properties 3.22% 0.82% 0.33%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, BXP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

BXP has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Easterly Government Properties has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer BXP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, BXP had 27 more articles in the media than Easterly Government Properties. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for BXP and 5 mentions for Easterly Government Properties. Easterly Government Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat BXP's score of 0.86 indicating that Easterly Government Properties is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment BXP 12 Very Positive mention(s) 6 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Easterly Government Properties 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend CDP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

COPT Defense Properties currently has a consensus target price of $36.25, indicating a potential downside of 5.02%. Easterly Government Properties has a consensus target price of $23.11, indicating a potential downside of 5.52%. Given COPT Defense Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe COPT Defense Properties is more favorable than Easterly Government Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score COPT Defense Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.63 Easterly Government Properties 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 23

Is CDP or DEA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

COPT Defense Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Easterly Government Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. COPT Defense Properties pays out 88.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Easterly Government Properties pays out 750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Question 24

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CDP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

COPT Defense Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Easterly Government Properties. COPT Defense Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Easterly Government Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio COPT Defense Properties $784.18M 5.52 $152.32M $1.44 26.50 Easterly Government Properties $348.97M 3.26 $13M $0.24 101.93

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CDP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

86.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of COPT Defense Properties shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is CDP or DEA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

COPT Defense Properties has a net margin of 20.94% compared to Easterly Government Properties' net margin of 3.22%. COPT Defense Properties' return on equity of 10.48% beat Easterly Government Properties' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets COPT Defense Properties 20.94% 10.48% 3.64% Easterly Government Properties 3.22% 0.82% 0.33%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, CDP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

COPT Defense Properties has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Easterly Government Properties has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor CDP or DEA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, COPT Defense Properties had 16 more articles in the media than Easterly Government Properties. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for COPT Defense Properties and 5 mentions for Easterly Government Properties. COPT Defense Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Easterly Government Properties' score of 0.92 indicating that COPT Defense Properties is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment COPT Defense Properties 8 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Easterly Government Properties 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend CUZ or DEA?

Accepted Answer

Cousins Properties currently has a consensus target price of $30.91, indicating a potential downside of 3.11%. Easterly Government Properties has a consensus target price of $23.11, indicating a potential downside of 5.52%. Given Cousins Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cousins Properties is more favorable than Easterly Government Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Cousins Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Easterly Government Properties 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 30

Is CUZ or DEA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Cousins Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Easterly Government Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. Cousins Properties pays out -4,266.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Easterly Government Properties pays out 750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Question 31

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CUZ or DEA?

Accepted Answer

Cousins Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Easterly Government Properties. Cousins Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Easterly Government Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cousins Properties $993.82M 5.28 $40.50M -$0.03 N/A Easterly Government Properties $348.97M 3.26 $13M $0.24 101.93

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CUZ or DEA?

Accepted Answer

94.4% of Cousins Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Cousins Properties shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is CUZ or DEA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Easterly Government Properties has a net margin of 3.22% compared to Cousins Properties' net margin of -0.52%. Easterly Government Properties' return on equity of 0.82% beat Cousins Properties' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cousins Properties -0.52% -0.11% -0.06% Easterly Government Properties 3.22% 0.82% 0.33%

Question 34

Which has more volatility & risk, CUZ or DEA?

Accepted Answer

Cousins Properties has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Easterly Government Properties has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to CUZ or DEA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Cousins Properties had 10 more articles in the media than Easterly Government Properties. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Cousins Properties and 5 mentions for Easterly Government Properties. Easterly Government Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Cousins Properties' score of 0.87 indicating that Easterly Government Properties is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cousins Properties 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Easterly Government Properties 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Easterly Government Properties	Office REITs Industry	Real Estate Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.14B	$1.77B	$5.65B	$23.67B
Dividend Yield	7.14%	7.09%	6.11%	4.19%
P/E Ratio	101.98	13.32	35.11	30.81
Price / Sales	3.26	77.01	137.53	159.82
Price / Cash	9.40	33.11	34.62	31.18
Price / Book	0.82	0.71	1.92	4.65
Net Income	$13M	-$47.81M	-$63.82M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-3.30%	-0.60%	-0.56%	0.37%
1 Month Performance	-2.10%	0.80%	0.10%	1.25%
1 Year Performance	11.23%	143.17%	13.79%	17.56%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DEA Easterly Government Properties	2.0214 of 5 stars	$24.46 -1.0%	$23.11 -5.5%	+11.3%	$1.14B	$348.97M	101.98	50	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Dividend Announcement
AAT American Assets Trust	1.8677 of 5 stars	$24.34 +0.2%	$21.50 -11.7%	+25.9%	$1.49B	$436.20M	83.95	220	Earnings Report
BDN Brandywine Realty Trust	2.5261 of 5 stars	$3.08 -3.0%	$3.50 +13.8%	-24.0%	$550.67M	$498.29M	N/A	330	Positive News
BXP BXP	2.9053 of 5 stars	$69.18 +0.1%	$73.11 +5.7%	+7.6%	$11.02B	$3.48B	34.77	780	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
CDP COPT Defense Properties	2.215 of 5 stars	$38.28 +0.6%	$35.50 -7.3%	+40.2%	$4.31B	$776.70M	27.74	400	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast

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How does Easterly Government Properties compare to American Assets Trust?

Is DEA or AAT more profitable?

Does the media favor DEA or AAT?

Do analysts rate DEA or AAT?

Is DEA or AAT a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, DEA or AAT?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, DEA or AAT?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in DEA or AAT?

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Is BDN or DEA more profitable?

Does the media refer more to BDN or DEA?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BDN or DEA?

Is BDN or DEA a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate BDN or DEA?

Which has more volatility and risk, BDN or DEA?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BDN or DEA?

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Does the media prefer BXP or DEA?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BXP or DEA?

Is BXP or DEA a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BXP or DEA?

Which has more risk and volatility, BXP or DEA?

Do analysts recommend BXP or DEA?

Is BXP or DEA more profitable?

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Is CDP or DEA more profitable?

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Which has more risk & volatility, CDP or DEA?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CDP or DEA?

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Do insiders & institutionals believe in CUZ or DEA?

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