Ucommune International (NASDAQ:UK – Get Free Report) and American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
36.9% of Ucommune International shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of Ucommune International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 90.8% of American Realty Investors shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Ucommune International and American Realty Investors”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Ucommune International | $23.92 million | 0.02 | -$9.49 million | N/A | N/A |
| American Realty Investors | $49.04 million | 5.34 | -$14.70 million | $0.36 | 45.07 |
Ucommune International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than American Realty Investors.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Ucommune International and American Realty Investors, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Ucommune International | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| American Realty Investors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Profitability
This table compares Ucommune International and American Realty Investors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Ucommune International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| American Realty Investors | -24.74% | -1.86% | -1.42% |
Volatility and Risk
Ucommune International has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Realty Investors has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Ucommune International beats American Realty Investors on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Ucommune International
Ucommune International Ltd manages and provides agile office spaces in China. It operates self-operated and asset-light models. The company also provides individual services, such as catering, fitness, healthcare, training, and entertainment; general corporate services, such as corporate secretary, human resources, legal, finance, IT support, and tax services; incubation and corporate venturing services; design and build services; advertising and branding services; and related services. It serves individuals and enterprises. The company operates under the Ucommune brand. Ucommune International Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
About American Realty Investors
American Realty Investors, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires, develops, owns, and manages multifamily and commercial real estate properties in the Southern United States. It operates through two segments, Residential and Commercial. The company leases apartment units to residents; and office, industrial, and retail space to various for-profit businesses, as well as local, state, and federal agencies. It also offers tenant services, including parking and storage space rental; and sells land and properties. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Dallas, Texas. American Realty Investors, Inc. is a subsidiary of Realty Advisors, Inc.
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