AMREP (NYSE:AXR) versus KE (NYSE:BEKE) Head to Head Survey

KE (NYSE:BEKE) and AMREP (NYSE:AXR) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and valuation.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares KE and AMREP”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
KE	$88.67 billion	0.22	$428.13 million	$0.61	28.26
AMREP	$52.85 million	2.34	$10.29 million	$1.90	12.25

KE has higher revenue and earnings than AMREP. AMREP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KE, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

KE has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AMREP has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

39.3% of KE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.9% of AMREP shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.8% of KE shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 37.4% of AMREP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares KE and AMREP’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
KE	5.38%	7.62%	4.38%
AMREP	19.47%	7.47%	7.23%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for KE and AMREP, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
KE	0	1	6	1	3.00
AMREP	0	2	0	0	2.00

KE currently has a consensus target price of $23.64, indicating a potential upside of 37.12%. Given KE’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe KE is more favorable than AMREP.

Summary

KE beats AMREP on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About KE

KE Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in operating an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in the People's Republic of China. It operates through four segments: Existing Home Transaction Services, New Home Transaction Services, Home Renovation and Furnishing, and Emerging and Other Services. The company operates Beike, an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services; Lianjia, a real estate brokerage branded store; Agent Cooperation Network, an operating system that fosters reciprocity and bonding among various service providers; and software-as-a-service systems. It also owns the Deyou brand for connected brokerage stores; and other brands. In addition, the company offers contract, secure payment, escrow, and other services. KE Holdings Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

About AMREP

AMREP Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the real estate business. The company operates through two segments, Land Development and Homebuilding. It sells developed and undeveloped lots to homebuilders, commercial and industrial property developers, and others. In addition, the company owns mineral interests covering an area of approximately 55,000 surface acres of land in Sandoval County, New Mexico; and owns oil, gas, and minerals and mineral interests covering an area of approximately 147 surface acres of land in Brighton, Colorado. Further, the company focuses on selling single-family detached homes and attached homes. As of April 30, 2023, it owned approximately 17,000 acres in Sandoval County, New Mexico. The company owns an approximately 160-acre property in Brighton, Colorado. AMREP Corporation was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Havertown, Pennsylvania.