OZ vs STRW vs GMRE vs GOOD vs NTST

For growth investors, NETSTREIT Corp.

(NTST) is the stronger pick with 30. 0% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -1. 8% for Global Medical REIT Inc. (GMRE). Strawberry Fields REIT LLC (STRW) offers the better valuation at 22. 7x trailing P/E (19. 4x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Strawberry Fields REIT LLC (STRW) a "Buy" — based on 2 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Strawberry Fields REIT LLC (STRW) is the cheapest at 22.

7x versus NETSTREIT Corp. at 254. 5x. On forward P/E, Strawberry Fields REIT LLC is actually cheaper at 19. 4x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: NETSTREIT Corp. wins at 1. 11x versus Gladstone Commercial Corporation's 2. 34x — a reasonable growth-adjusted valuation.

Over the past 5 years, Strawberry Fields REIT LLC (STRW) delivered a total return of +47.

8%, compared to -49. 3% for Belpointe PREP, LLC (OZ). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: GMRE returned +308. 1% versus OZ's -49. 2%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), NETSTREIT Corp.

(NTST) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 05β versus Strawberry Fields REIT LLC's 0. 69β — meaning STRW is approximately 1297% more volatile than NTST relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Belpointe PREP, LLC (OZ) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 59% versus 8% for Strawberry Fields REIT LLC — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), NETSTREIT Corp.

(NTST) is pulling ahead at 30. 0% versus -1. 8% for Global Medical REIT Inc. (GMRE). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: NETSTREIT Corp. grew EPS 150. 0% year-over-year, compared to -94. 6% for Global Medical REIT Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, OZ leads at 39. 0% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD) is the more profitable company, earning 12.

0% net margin versus -891. 8% for Belpointe PREP, LLC — meaning it keeps 12. 0% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: STRW leads at 52. 4% versus -504. 3% for OZ. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — NTST leads at 99. 9%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, NETSTREIT Corp. (NTST) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 1. 11x versus Gladstone Commercial Corporation's 2. 34x. A PEG below 1. 5 suggests fair-to-attractive pricing relative to expected growth. On forward earnings alone, Strawberry Fields REIT LLC (STRW) trades at 19. 4x forward P/E versus 595. 7x for Global Medical REIT Inc. — 576. 2x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for STRW: 18. 4% to $15. 33.

In this comparison, GMRE (63.

5% yield), GOOD (11. 4% yield), STRW (4. 4% yield), NTST (4. 1% yield) pay a dividend. OZ does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, NETSTREIT Corp.

(NTST) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 05), 4. 1% yield). Both have compounded well over 10 years (NTST: +40. 7%, OZ: -49. 2%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

Both stocks operate in the Real Estate sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both.

In terms of investment character: OZ is a small-cap high-growth stock; STRW is a small-cap high-growth stock; GMRE is a small-cap income-oriented stock; GOOD is a small-cap income-oriented stock; NTST is a small-cap high-growth stock. STRW, GMRE, GOOD, NTST pay a dividend while OZ does not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.