MAA vs ESS
Head-to-Head Stock Analysis & Investment Rating
Last Updated: Aug 19, 2026
MAA
ESS
Investment Advisor Scores
ESS
AI Analyst Insights
Detailed Metrics Comparison
| Metric | MAA | ESS | Winner |
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Valuation
Lower P/E and PEG ratios suggest a stock may be undervalued relative to earnings and growth. Value investors prefer lower multiples. |
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| Forward P/E | 33.8983 | 51.2821 | MAA |
| PEG Ratio | 7.0257 | 7.395 | MAA |
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Growth
Higher revenue and earnings growth rates indicate a company is expanding faster. Strong growth often justifies premium valuations. |
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| Revenue Growth | 1.0% | 3.1% | ESS |
| Earnings Growth | 13.7% | -71.8% | MAA |
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Quality & Profitability
Higher Tradestie Score and profit margins reveal how efficiently a company operates. Strong profitability indicates competitive advantages. |
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| Tradestie Score | 57.7/100 | 62.1/100 | ESS |
| Profit Margin | 18.2% | 20.9% | ESS |
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Risk Profile
Lower Beta and Implied Volatility values indicate reduced market risk. Conservative investors favor stocks with less price volatility. |
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| Beta | 1.00 | 1.00 | Tie |
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Sentiment
AI Recommendation reflects overall analyst and proprietary sentiment. Stronger recommendations signal higher conviction. |
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| AI Recommendation | HOLD | BUY | ESS |
Relative Price Performance (Last 90 Days)
Current Technical Phase
MAA
DistributionPrice near a flattening SMA50 (slope 0.5%) with fading momentum, RSI 45
ESS
MarkupPrice above SMA50, rising 50-day trend (1.4% over 20 days), RSI 53
Fundamentals Snapshot
| Metric | MAA | ESS |
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| Market Cap | — | — |
| Forward P/E | 42.0 | 46.9 |
| Trailing P/E | 38.6 | 44.8 |
| Revenue (TTM) | — | — |
| Revenue Growth | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Gross Margin | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Operating Margin | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| EPS | 3.42 | 6.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.05% | 0.04% |