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Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Competitors

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$9.83 +0.25 (+2.61%)
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PDM vs. AAT, BDN, BXP, CUZ, and DEA

Should you buy Piedmont Realty Trust stock or one of its competitors? Piedmont Realty Trust's main competitors and comparable companies include American Assets Trust (AAT), Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN), BXP (BXP), Cousins Properties (CUZ), and Easterly Government Properties (DEA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "real estate" sector.

How does Piedmont Realty Trust compare to American Assets Trust?

Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) and American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Piedmont Realty Trust has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more 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.

American Assets Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Piedmont Realty Trust. Piedmont Realty Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Assets Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Piedmont Realty Trust$564.99M2.18-$83.62M-$0.65N/A
American Assets Trust$436.20M3.23$71.37M$0.2979.21

84.5% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of American Assets Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 37.9% of American Assets Trust shares are owned by company 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.

American Assets Trust has a net margin of 4.09% compared to Piedmont Realty Trust's net margin of -14.18%. American Assets Trust's return on equity of 1.66% beat Piedmont Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Piedmont Realty Trust-14.18% -5.39% -2.00%
American Assets Trust 4.09%1.66%0.62%

In the previous week, Piedmont Realty Trust had 1 more articles in the media than American Assets Trust. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Piedmont Realty Trust and 2 mentions for American Assets Trust. American Assets Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Piedmont Realty Trust's score of 1.24 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
Piedmont 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
American Assets Trust
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Piedmont Realty Trust presently has a consensus target price of $10.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.82%. American Assets Trust has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential downside of 6.40%. Given Piedmont Realty Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Piedmont Realty Trust is more favorable than American Assets Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Piedmont Realty Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
American Assets Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

American Assets Trust beats Piedmont Realty Trust on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Piedmont Realty Trust compare to Brandywine Realty Trust?

Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) and Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Piedmont Realty Trust presently has a consensus target price of $10.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.82%. Brandywine Realty Trust has a consensus target price of $3.50, suggesting a potential upside of 15.51%. Given Brandywine Realty Trust's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Brandywine Realty Trust is more favorable than Piedmont Realty Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Piedmont Realty Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Brandywine Realty Trust
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Piedmont Realty Trust has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brandywine Realty Trust has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

84.5% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Brandywine Realty Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Brandywine Realty Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Piedmont Realty Trust has a net margin of -14.18% compared to Brandywine Realty Trust's net margin of -28.62%. Piedmont Realty Trust's return on equity of -5.39% beat Brandywine Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Piedmont Realty Trust-14.18% -5.39% -2.00%
Brandywine Realty Trust -28.62%-18.52%-4.07%

In the previous week, Piedmont Realty Trust and Piedmont Realty Trust both had 3 articles in the media. Piedmont Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Brandywine Realty Trust's score of 0.83 indicating that Piedmont Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Piedmont 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
Brandywine Realty Trust
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Piedmont Realty Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Brandywine Realty Trust. Piedmont Realty Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brandywine Realty Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Piedmont Realty Trust$564.99M2.18-$83.62M-$0.65N/A
Brandywine Realty Trust$484.45M1.09-$178.25M-$0.82N/A

Summary

Piedmont Realty Trust beats Brandywine Realty Trust on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Piedmont Realty Trust compare to BXP?

BXP (NYSE:BXP) and Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

BXP has higher revenue and earnings than Piedmont Realty Trust. Piedmont Realty Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BXP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BXP$3.48B3.12$276.80M$1.8636.63
Piedmont Realty Trust$564.99M2.18-$83.62M-$0.65N/A

In the previous week, BXP had 3 more articles in the media than Piedmont Realty Trust. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for BXP and 3 mentions for Piedmont Realty Trust. Piedmont Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat BXP's score of 0.63 indicating that Piedmont Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BXP
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Piedmont 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

BXP has a net margin of 8.44% compared to Piedmont Realty Trust's net margin of -14.18%. BXP's return on equity of 3.88% beat Piedmont Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BXP8.44% 3.88% 1.16%
Piedmont Realty Trust -14.18%-5.39%-2.00%

98.7% of BXP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of BXP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

BXP has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Piedmont Realty Trust has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

BXP currently has a consensus target price of $74.58, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Piedmont Realty Trust has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.82%. Given BXP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe BXP is more favorable than Piedmont Realty Trust.

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
Piedmont Realty Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

BXP beats Piedmont Realty Trust on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Piedmont Realty Trust compare to Cousins Properties?

Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) and Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

94.4% of Cousins Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Cousins Properties shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cousins Properties presently has a consensus price target of $31.09, indicating a potential upside of 4.05%. Piedmont Realty Trust has a consensus price target of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.82%. Given Piedmont Realty Trust's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Piedmont Realty Trust is more favorable than Cousins Properties.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cousins Properties
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Piedmont Realty Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Cousins Properties has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Piedmont Realty Trust has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Cousins Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Piedmont Realty Trust. Piedmont Realty Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cousins Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cousins Properties$993.82M4.95$40.50M$0.04747.00
Piedmont Realty Trust$564.99M2.18-$83.62M-$0.65N/A

In the previous week, Cousins Properties had 2 more articles in the media than Piedmont Realty Trust. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Cousins Properties and 3 mentions for Piedmont Realty Trust. Piedmont Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Cousins Properties' score of 1.21 indicating that Piedmont Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cousins Properties
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Piedmont 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

Cousins Properties has a net margin of 0.62% compared to Piedmont Realty Trust's net margin of -14.18%. Cousins Properties' return on equity of 0.14% beat Piedmont Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cousins Properties0.62% 0.14% 0.07%
Piedmont Realty Trust -14.18%-5.39%-2.00%

Summary

Cousins Properties beats Piedmont Realty Trust on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Piedmont Realty Trust compare to Easterly Government Properties?

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) and Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Easterly Government Properties has a net margin of 2.86% compared to Piedmont Realty Trust's net margin of -14.18%. Easterly Government Properties' return on equity of 0.75% beat Piedmont Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Easterly Government Properties2.86% 0.75% 0.30%
Piedmont Realty Trust -14.18%-5.39%-2.00%

Easterly Government Properties has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Piedmont Realty Trust. Piedmont 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Easterly Government Properties$336.10M3.49$13M$0.21118.00
Piedmont Realty Trust$564.99M2.18-$83.62M-$0.65N/A

Easterly Government Properties has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Piedmont Realty Trust has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

86.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Easterly Government Properties shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Piedmont Realty Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Easterly Government Properties currently has a consensus target price of $24.49, indicating a potential downside of 1.16%. Piedmont Realty Trust has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.82%. Given Piedmont Realty Trust's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Piedmont Realty Trust is more favorable than Easterly Government Properties.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Easterly Government Properties
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Piedmont Realty Trust
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Easterly Government Properties and Easterly Government Properties both had 3 articles in the media. Easterly Government Properties' average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Piedmont Realty Trust's score of 1.24 indicating that Easterly Government Properties is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Easterly Government Properties
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Piedmont 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

Summary

Easterly Government Properties beats Piedmont Realty Trust on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PDM vs. The Competition

MetricPiedmont Realty TrustOffice REITs IndustryReal Estate SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.23B$1.72B$5.69B$24.11B
Dividend YieldN/A7.30%6.27%3.72%
P/E Ratio-15.1298.9729.0730.00
Price / Sales2.1874.81127.3219.87
Price / Cash7.8834.0934.5231.97
Price / Book0.830.721.906.80
Net Income-$83.62M-$44.97M-$63.99M$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.02%-1.39%-0.45%-1.25%
1 Month Performance1.73%0.64%-1.22%2.27%
1 Year Performance24.83%149.20%12.22%17.37%

Piedmont Realty Trust Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PDM
Piedmont Realty Trust
3.0305 of 5 stars
$9.83
+2.6%
$10.50
+6.8%
+21.6%$1.23B$564.99MN/A150
AAT
American Assets Trust
2.552 of 5 stars
$22.42
-0.5%
$21.50
-4.1%
+14.5%$1.38B$436.20M77.31220
BDN
Brandywine Realty Trust
2.8054 of 5 stars
$3.13
+1.5%
$3.50
+12.0%
-24.0%$545.56M$484.45MN/A330
BXP
BXP
3.1838 of 5 stars
$67.89
0.0%
$74.58
+9.9%
+0.5%$10.83B$3.48B36.50780
CUZ
Cousins Properties
2.9466 of 5 stars
$29.58
+0.7%
$30.91
+4.5%
+5.0%$4.87B$993.82M740.19256,131

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This page (NYSE:PDM) was last updated on 8/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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