American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL – Get Free Report) and Colliers International Group (NASDAQ:CIGI – Get Free Report) are both real estate companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.
Profitability
This table compares American Realty Investors and Colliers International Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| American Realty Investors | 16.36% | -0.37% | -0.28% |
| Colliers International Group | 1.18% | 21.28% | 4.42% |
Volatility & Risk
American Realty Investors has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Colliers International Group has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
80.1% of Colliers International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 90.8% of American Realty Investors shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.3% of Colliers International Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares American Realty Investors and Colliers International Group”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| American Realty Investors | $50.01 million | 7.04 | $15.70 million | $0.52 | 41.89 |
| Colliers International Group | $5.56 billion | 0.85 | $103.10 million | $1.42 | 64.93 |
Colliers International Group has higher revenue and earnings than American Realty Investors. American Realty Investors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colliers International Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for American Realty Investors and Colliers International Group, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| American Realty Investors | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Colliers International Group | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2.89 |
Colliers International Group has a consensus target price of $140.71, indicating a potential upside of 52.62%. Given Colliers International Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Colliers International Group is more favorable than American Realty Investors.
Summary
Colliers International Group beats American Realty Investors on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About American Realty Investors
American Realty Investors, Inc. is a real estate investment company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company owns and operates income-producing real estate through its subsidiaries and focuses on generating revenue from property ownership, leasing, and operations. Its portfolio has historically included residential apartment communities, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and land held for development. American Realty Investors has primarily operated in the United States, with a significant presence in Texas and other markets where its real estate assets are located.
About Colliers International Group
Colliers International Group Inc. is a global professional services and investment management company focused on commercial real estate and the built environment. Its services include property leasing and sales, property and facilities management, valuation and advisory, and real estate project management. The company also provides engineering and consulting services for infrastructure, buildings, and related projects, along with investment management for real estate and other property-related strategies.
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