Which is better, GLPI or SPG?

On the Buffett-Fit framework, Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) currently grades higher than GLPI — 64/100 (C grade) vs 67/100 (C). That said, "better" depends on which framework you trust — GLPI wins on Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch, Charlie Munger, and Terry Smith; SPG wins on Philip Fisher and Joel Greenblatt. The full pillar breakdown is on this page.

Should I buy GLPI or SPG?

This page is an educational comparison, not investment advice. Both GLPI and SPG are graded against the same Buffett 5-pillar framework (moat, earnings durability, management quality, financial health, valuation) plus six other documented investor frameworks. Read the side-by-side breakdown to see which one matches the criteria you care about most — and always do your own research before making any investment decision.

Is GLPI better than SPG for value investing?

The two are close on the headline Buffett-Fit score (67/100 vs 64/100), so "better for value investing" depends on which pillar you weight most. The five Buffett pillars + six other frameworks are broken down side-by-side on this page so you can pick the one that fits your style.

What's the difference between GLPI and SPG on Warren Buffett's framework?

Both stocks are evaluated on the same five pillars: economic moat (durable competitive advantage), earnings durability (consistent profitability), management quality (capital allocation), financial health (conservative balance sheet), and valuation (margin of safety). GLPI currently scores 67/100 (C grade); SPG scores 64/100 (C grade). The "Where each wins" section on this page breaks down which pillar each stock dominates.

Which has the stronger moat, GLPI or SPG?

Moat strength is one of the five pillars in the Buffett-Fit score on this page. GLPI and SPG are each scored on ROIC sustainability, gross-margin durability, and qualitative signals like brand strength, switching costs, network effects, and regulatory barriers. The pillar breakdown on this page shows the moat sub-score side-by-side so you can see which one has the more durable competitive advantage.

Which is more undervalued, GLPI or SPG?

Valuation is one of the five Buffett-Fit pillars on this page. Both stocks are scored on owner-earnings yield, price-to-intrinsic-value vs the underlying compounding rate, and the margin of safety relative to a conservative DCF. The valuation sub-score in the table below tells you which one currently trades at a more attractive price relative to its underlying business quality.

Are GLPI and SPG both Real Estate stocks?

Yes — both Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) and Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) operate in the Real Estate sector. That makes this a direct sector-peer comparison, which is the apples-to-apples way to use the Buffett-Fit framework: the score weighs each stock against its sector's specific quality and valuation benchmarks (sector-relative bonus), so the cross-stock comparison isn't distorted by inter-sector base-rate differences.

Is this GLPI vs SPG comparison investment advice?

No. This page is an educational pattern-match against documented public frameworks (Buffett, Graham, Fisher, Lynch, Greenblatt, Munger, Smith), not personalised investment advice. The scores reflect how closely each stock matches each framework's documented criteria — they are not buy/hold/sell recommendations. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial adviser for personalised advice.

Stock comparison

Gaming and Leisure Properties

GLPI$13.53BReal Estate Market cap, Sector

Simon Property Group

SPG$66.4BReal Estate Market cap, Sector

Overall winner

Simon Property Group

GLPI 52 SPG

Wins on the combined sum of fit scores across all four strategies. Per-strategy breakdown below.

Scored across Buffett, Graham, Lynch and Greenblatt - plus a side-by-side metric table covering valuation, quality, growth and balance sheet.

Fit scores by strategy

GLPI5wins

2winsSPG

Warren Buffett

67C

C64

Benjamin Graham

76B

B73

Philip Fisher

59D

C67

Peter Lynch

56D

D54

Joel Greenblatt

39F

C60

Charlie Munger

67C

C64

Terry Smith

61C

D59

Side-by-side metrics

Metric	GLPI	SPG
Market cap	$13.53B	$66.4B Winner
P/E (TTM)	14.5x	13.8x Winner
EV/EBIT	Winner: 17.7x	29.4x
ROIC (TTM)	Winner: 9.25%	8.42%
Gross margin	54.38%	85.24% Winner
Net margin	55.06%	70.4% Winner
Revenue CAGR 5y	Winner: 7.01%	5.61%
EPS CAGR 5y	6.77%	19.91% Winner
Debt / Equity	Winner: 1.8x	6.0x
Dividend yield	Winner: 6.73%	4.32%

Where each one wins

The metrics with the biggest gap between the two - sorted so the most decisive edges read first.

GLPI leads on

Debt / Equity1.8xvs 6.0x+70%
EV/EBIT17.7xvs 29.4x+40%
Dividend yield6.73%vs 4.32%+36%
Revenue CAGR 5y7.01%vs 5.61%+20%

SPG leads on

Market cap$66.4Bvs $13.53B+80%
EPS CAGR 5y19.91%vs 6.77%+66%
Gross margin85.24%vs 54.38%+36%
Net margin70.4%vs 55.06%+22%

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More like SPG

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Read the full Buffett-Brain analysis for GLPI Read the full Buffett-Brain analysis for SPG

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Strongest Moat Highest ROIC Warren Buffett strategy Economic Moat

Key terms in this analysis

ROIC Free Cash Flow (FCF)Economic Moat P/E Ratio Margin of Safety Quality Score

Educational tool. Fit scores are deterministic projections from public financials onto each investor's published criteria - not personal recommendations or advice.

Stock comparison

Gaming and Leisure Properties

GLPI$13.53BReal Estate Market cap, Sector

Simon Property Group

SPG$66.4BReal Estate Market cap, Sector

Overall winner

Simon Property Group

GLPI 52 SPG

Wins on the combined sum of fit scores across all four strategies. Per-strategy breakdown below.

Scored across Buffett, Graham, Lynch and Greenblatt - plus a side-by-side metric table covering valuation, quality, growth and balance sheet.

Fit scores by strategy

GLPI5wins

2winsSPG

Warren Buffett

67C

C64

Benjamin Graham

76B

B73

Philip Fisher

59D

C67

Peter Lynch

56D

D54

Joel Greenblatt

39F

C60

Charlie Munger

67C

C64

Terry Smith

61C

D59

Side-by-side metrics

Metric	GLPI	SPG
Market cap	$13.53B	$66.4B Winner
P/E (TTM)	14.5x	13.8x Winner
EV/EBIT	Winner: 17.7x	29.4x
ROIC (TTM)	Winner: 9.25%	8.42%
Gross margin	54.38%	85.24% Winner
Net margin	55.06%	70.4% Winner
Revenue CAGR 5y	Winner: 7.01%	5.61%
EPS CAGR 5y	6.77%	19.91% Winner
Debt / Equity	Winner: 1.8x	6.0x
Dividend yield	Winner: 6.73%	4.32%

Where each one wins

The metrics with the biggest gap between the two - sorted so the most decisive edges read first.

GLPI leads on

Debt / Equity1.8xvs 6.0x+70%
EV/EBIT17.7xvs 29.4x+40%
Dividend yield6.73%vs 4.32%+36%
Revenue CAGR 5y7.01%vs 5.61%+20%

SPG leads on

Market cap$66.4Bvs $13.53B+80%
EPS CAGR 5y19.91%vs 6.77%+66%
Gross margin85.24%vs 54.38%+36%
Net margin70.4%vs 55.06%+22%

More like GLPI

GLPI vs AMH GLPI vs DOC GLPI vs AAT GLPI vs EPRT

More like SPG

SPG vs AMH SPG vs DOC SPG vs AAT SPG vs EPRT

Read the full Buffett-Brain analysis for GLPI Read the full Buffett-Brain analysis for SPG

Related on invest-like

Strongest Moat Highest ROIC Warren Buffett strategy Economic Moat

Key terms in this analysis

ROIC Free Cash Flow (FCF)Economic Moat P/E Ratio Margin of Safety Quality Score

Educational tool. Fit scores are deterministic projections from public financials onto each investor's published criteria - not personal recommendations or advice.