CUBE vs EGP
CubeSmart and EastGroup Properties, Inc., both Real Estate
EastGroup Properties, Inc. is the larger company at $11B against $9.3B. On trailing earnings CUBE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 26.6 against 34.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year EGP returned +21% against -1.5% for CUBE.
| Figure | CUBE | EGP |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $37.96 | $196 |
| Market cap | $9.3B | $11B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 26.6 | 34.4 |
| Dividend yield | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 1-year return | -1.5% | +21% |
| 5-year return | -11% | +30% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
CubeSmart
Revenue of $282M in Q1 2026, net income $83M. Its largest reported line is Real Estate Other, 77% of the disclosed total.
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
Revenue of $193M in Q2 2026, net income $76M.
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