Critical Comparison: EACO (OTCMKTS:EACO) & Hang Lung Properties (OTCMKTS:HLPPY)

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Hang Lung Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 97.9% of EACO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares EACO and Hang Lung Properties”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EACO	$356.23 million	0.96	$14.95 million	$6.07	11.53
Hang Lung Properties	$1.44 billion	3.99	$276.02 million	N/A	N/A

Hang Lung Properties has higher revenue and earnings than EACO.

Profitability

This table compares EACO and Hang Lung Properties’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EACO	7.39%	22.09%	14.75%
Hang Lung Properties	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

EACO has a beta of 0.09, meaning that its share price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hang Lung Properties has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its share price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Hang Lung Properties beats EACO on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About EACO

EACO Corporation, through its subsidiary, Bisco Industries, Inc., distributes and sells electronic components and fasteners in the United States, Asia, Canada, and internationally. It offers electronic components, such as spacers and standoffs, card guides and ejectors, component holders and fuses, circuit board connectors, and cable components, as well as various fasteners and hardware products. The company also provides customized services and solutions for various production needs, including special packaging, bin stocking, kitting and assembly, bar coding, electronic requisitioning, integrated supply programs, and others. It supplies parts used in the manufacture of products to a range of industries, including aerospace, circuit board, communication, computer, fabrication, instrumentation, industrial equipment, and marine. The company sells its products primarily to the original equipment manufacturers through its sales representatives and distribution centers. EACO Corporation was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California.

About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the property investment, development, and management activities in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It operates through Property Leasing and Property Sales segments. The company is involved in the development, sale, and leasing of properties. Its investment properties portfolio includes shopping malls, office premises, residential, retail, serviced apartment, hotel, and car parking properties, as well as industrial premises. The company also engages in the apartment operating and management, project management, car park management, and property agency activities. In addition, it provides management and financial services. The company was incorporated in 1949 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong. Hang Lung Properties Limited operates as a subsidiary of Hang Lung Group Limited.