FRP (NASDAQ:FRPH – Get Free Report) and Real REMAX Group (NASDAQ:REAX – Get Free Report) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares FRP and Real REMAX Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| FRP | $42.85 million | 8.85 | $3.33 million | ($0.04) | -493.62 |
| Real REMAX Group | $1.97 billion | 0.13 | -$8.10 million | ($2.95) | -3.94 |
FRP has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Real REMAX Group. FRP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Real REMAX Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares FRP and Real REMAX Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| FRP | -1.68% | -0.07% | -0.05% |
| Real REMAX Group | -0.72% | -25.32% | -9.83% |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
45.4% of FRP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.3% of Real REMAX Group shares are held by institutional investors. 24.0% of FRP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.2% of Real REMAX Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk & Volatility
FRP has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Real REMAX Group has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for FRP and Real REMAX Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| FRP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Real REMAX Group | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2.83 |
Real REMAX Group has a consensus target price of $37.62, indicating a potential upside of 223.38%. Given Real REMAX Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Real REMAX Group is more favorable than FRP.
Summary
Real REMAX Group beats FRP on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About FRP
FRP Holdings, Inc. engages in the real estate business in the United States. It operates through four segments: Industrial and Commercial, Mining Royalty Lands, Development, and Multifamily. The Industrial and Commercial segment owns, leases, and manages commercial properties. The Mining Royalty Lands segment leases and manages mining royalties owned by the company primarily in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. The Development segment owns and monitors the use of parcels of land that are in various stages of development; and acquires, constructs, and develops primarily for apartment, retail, warehouse, and office buildings. The Multifamily segment owns, leases, and manages buildings through joint ventures. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
About Real REMAX Group
The Real Brokerage Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate technology company in the United States and Canada. It operates in three segments: North American Brokerage, Real Title, and One Real Mortgage. It offers brokerage, title, and mortgage broker services. The company is based in Miami, Florida.
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