Getty Realty (NYSE:GTY – Get Free Report) and Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ:WHLR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
85.1% of Getty Realty shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.3% of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.5% of Getty Realty shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.0% of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility and Risk
Getty Realty has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 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.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Getty Realty and Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Getty Realty | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2.62 |
| Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Getty Realty currently has a consensus price target of $36.57, indicating a potential upside of 27.72%. Given Getty Realty’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Getty Realty is more favorable than Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Getty Realty and Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Getty Realty | $221.73 million | 8.67 | $79.19 million | $1.64 | 17.46 |
| Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust | $99.44 million | 0.00 | $8.77 million | ($97,401.07) | -0.00 |
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.
Profitability
This table compares Getty Realty and Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Getty Realty | 42.37% | 8.93% | 4.42% |
| Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust | -4.42% | -186.97% | -0.70% |
Summary
Getty Realty beats Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
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.
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.
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