Head to Head Comparison: Colliers International Group (NASDAQ:CIGI) and American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL)

Colliers International Group (NASDAQ:CIGI) and American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Colliers International Group and American Realty Investors”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Colliers International Group	$5.56 billion	0.83	$103.10 million	$1.42	63.34
American Realty Investors	$50.01 million	7.25	$15.70 million	$0.52	43.20

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.

Profitability

This table compares Colliers International Group and American Realty Investors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Colliers International Group	1.18%	21.28%	4.42%
American Realty Investors	16.36%	-0.37%	-0.28%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

80.1% of Colliers International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 15.3% of Colliers International Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 90.8% of American Realty Investors shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Colliers International Group has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Realty Investors has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Colliers International Group and American Realty Investors, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Colliers International Group	0	2	6	1	2.89
American Realty Investors	0	1	0	0	2.00

Colliers International Group presently has a consensus target price of $140.71, indicating a potential upside of 56.45%. 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 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

About American Realty Investors

American Realty Investors, Inc. is a real estate investment and operating company focused on acquiring, owning, developing and managing property. Its portfolio has included apartment communities, office buildings, hotels and undeveloped land. The company’s activities are centered primarily on properties in the United States, with a significant presence in Texas. Through its real estate holdings and related operations, American Realty Investors participates in both residential and commercial property markets.