Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR – Get Free Report) and China Merchants Holdings International (OTCMKTS:CMHHY – Get Free Report) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
3.8% of Star Equity shares are held by institutional investors. 33.5% of Star Equity shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Star Equity and China Merchants Holdings International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Star Equity | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.20 |
| China Merchants Holdings International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Star Equity and China Merchants Holdings International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Star Equity | $172.16 million | 0.25 | -$5.92 million | ($2.63) | -4.36 |
| China Merchants Holdings International | $1.71 billion | 4.69 | $834.46 million | N/A | N/A |
China Merchants Holdings International has higher revenue and earnings than Star Equity.
Profitability
This table compares Star Equity and China Merchants Holdings International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Star Equity | -4.18% | -4.04% | -2.40% |
| China Merchants Holdings International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Risk & Volatility
Star Equity has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its share price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, China Merchants Holdings International has a beta of -0.03, indicating that its share price is 103% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Star Equity beats China Merchants Holdings International on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Star Equity
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
About China Merchants Holdings International
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, operates as a port operator in Mainland China, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development, holding, and investment activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; and port development, management, and operation services. In addition, it operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
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