Head-To-Head Comparison: SEGRO (OTCMKTS:SEGXF) vs. One Liberty Properties (NYSE:OLP)

SEGRO (OTCMKTS:SEGXF) and One Liberty Properties (NYSE:OLP) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares SEGRO and One Liberty Properties’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SEGRO	N/A	N/A	N/A
One Liberty Properties	33.51%	11.52%	4.06%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for SEGRO and One Liberty Properties, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SEGRO	0	5	1	1	2.43
One Liberty Properties	1	0	1	1	2.67

One Liberty Properties has a consensus target price of $28.50, indicating a potential upside of 17.87%. Given One Liberty Properties’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe One Liberty Properties is more favorable than SEGRO.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares SEGRO and One Liberty Properties”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SEGRO	$957.24 million	17.90	$726.60 million	N/A	N/A
One Liberty Properties	$97.23 million	5.45	$25.47 million	$1.59	15.21

SEGRO has higher revenue and earnings than One Liberty Properties.

Risk and Volatility

SEGRO has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, One Liberty Properties has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

36.2% of One Liberty Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 26.2% of One Liberty Properties shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

One Liberty Properties beats SEGRO on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About SEGRO

SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 10.8 million square metres of space (116 million square feet) valued at £20.6 billion serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in seven other European countries. For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing (including data centres) located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive. A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing Low-Carbon Growth, Investing in Local Communities and Environments and Nurturing Talent. Striving for the highest standards of innovation, sustainable business practices and enabling economic and societal prosperity underpins SEGRO’s ambition to be the best property company.

About One Liberty Properties

One Liberty Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which engages in acquisition, ownership, and management of the geographically diversified portfolio consisting primarily of industrial, retail, restaurant, health and fitness, and theater properties, many of which are subject to long-term leases. The properties in the firm’s portfolio include net leases, long-term lease, and scheduled rent increases. The company was founded in December 1982 and is headquartered in Great Neck, NY.