Reviewing Horizon Group (OTCMKTS:HGPI) and Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB)

Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB) and Horizon Group (OTCMKTS:HGPI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Curbline Properties and Horizon Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Curbline Properties	25.51%	2.19%	1.94%
Horizon Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk and Volatility

Curbline Properties has a beta of 0.45, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Horizon Group has a beta of -0.24, meaning that its stock price is 124% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Curbline Properties and Horizon Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Curbline Properties	0	4	4	0	2.50
Horizon Group	0	0	0	0	0.00

Curbline Properties presently has a consensus price target of $26.75, indicating a potential upside of 14.41%. Given Curbline Properties’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Curbline Properties is more favorable than Horizon Group.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Curbline Properties and Horizon Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Curbline Properties	$120.88 million	20.38	$10.26 million	$0.40	58.45
Horizon Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Curbline Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Group.

Summary

Curbline Properties beats Horizon Group on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Curbline Properties

Curbline Properties Corp. is a real estate investment trust which is an owner and manager of convenience shopping centers positioned on the curbline of well-trafficked intersections and major vehicular corridors in suburban. Curbline Properties Corp. is based in NEW YORK.

About Horizon Group

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Horizon Group Properties, Inc. has 12 operating factory outlet centers and one power center in 10 states totaling more than 2.6 million square feet.