Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ:WHLR – Get Free Report) and Getty Realty (NYSE:GTY – Get Free Report) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.
Volatility and Risk
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Getty Realty has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust and Getty Realty”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust | $95.47 million | 0.00 | $8.77 million | ($97,401.07) | -0.00 |
| Getty Realty | $240.43 million | 8.02 | $79.19 million | $1.64 | 17.52 |
Getty Realty has higher revenue and earnings than Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Getty Realty, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Dividends
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 523.4%. Getty Realty pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.0%. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust pays out -0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Getty Realty pays out 122.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Getty Realty has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
Profitability
This table compares Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust and Getty Realty’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust | -4.42% | -186.97% | -0.52% |
| Getty Realty | 42.37% | 8.93% | 4.42% |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
35.3% of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.1% of Getty Realty shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.0% of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.5% of Getty Realty shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust and Getty Realty, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Getty Realty | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2.62 |
Getty Realty has a consensus target price of $36.57, indicating a potential upside of 27.29%. Given Getty Realty’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Getty Realty is more favorable than Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust.
Summary
Getty Realty beats Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on owning and operating retail properties, particularly grocery-anchored shopping centers. Its properties are designed to serve everyday consumer needs and typically include supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, and other service-oriented tenants. The company’s portfolio has historically been concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Wheeler seeks to generate rental income through leasing space to grocery retailers and other commercial tenants, while managing property operations, tenant relationships, and redevelopment or repositioning opportunities where appropriate.
About Getty Realty
Getty Realty Corp. is a real estate investment trust that owns and leases properties used for convenience and automotive retail businesses. Its portfolio includes gas stations, convenience stores, car washes, and automotive service centers. The company generally leases its properties to operators under long-term net leases. Tenants run their businesses and are typically responsible for property-related expenses, while Getty focuses on owning and managing the real estate. Getty Realty’s properties are located across the United States.
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