Heritage Global (NASDAQ:HGBL – Get Free Report) is one of 340 public companies in the “Financial Services” industry, but how does it compare to its competitors? We will compare Heritage Global to similar businesses based on the strength of its valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.
Profitability
This table compares Heritage Global and its competitors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Heritage Global | -26.89% | 7.21% | 5.39% |
| Heritage Global Competitors | -338.57% | -39.92% | -5.61% |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Heritage Global and its competitors top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Heritage Global | $50.98 million | $3.59 million | -2.97 |
| Heritage Global Competitors | $6.46 billion | $1.09 billion | 9.73 |
Heritage Global’s competitors have higher revenue and earnings than Heritage Global. Heritage Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its competitors, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
33.5% of Heritage Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.2% of shares of all “Financial Services” companies are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of Heritage Global shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of shares of all “Financial Services” companies are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and Volatility
Heritage Global has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Heritage Global’s competitors have a beta of 2.51, suggesting that their average share price is 151% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations for Heritage Global and its competitors, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Heritage Global | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Heritage Global Competitors | 1986 | 6959 | 11744 | 446 | 2.50 |
Heritage Global presently has a consensus price target of $3.00, suggesting a potential upside of 152.10%. As a group, “Financial Services” companies have a potential downside of 8.35%. Given Heritage Global’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Heritage Global is more favorable than its competitors.
Summary
Heritage Global competitors beat Heritage Global on 9 of the 13 factors compared.
About Heritage Global
Heritage Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:HGBL) is an asset services company that specializes in the valuation, marketing and disposition of surplus, underutilized and distressed assets. The company serves businesses, lenders, insolvency professionals and other organizations seeking to sell or acquire industrial equipment, machinery, inventory and other tangible assets. Through its operating businesses, including Heritage Global Partners, the company provides auction and liquidation services, negotiated sales, asset advisory services and valuation expertise.
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