Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR) versus Reitar Logtech (NASDAQ:RITR) Financial Contrast

Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR) and Reitar Logtech (NASDAQ:RITR) are both small-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Star Equity and Reitar Logtech”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Star Equity	$53.36 million	0.12	-$10.44 million	($3.43)	-0.57
Reitar Logtech	$32.20 million	10.01	$2.53 million	N/A	N/A

Reitar Logtech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Star Equity.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Star Equity and Reitar Logtech, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Star Equity	0	0	1	0	3.00
Reitar Logtech	0	0	0	0	0.00

Star Equity currently has a consensus price target of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 156.41%. Given Star Equity’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Star Equity is more favorable than Reitar Logtech.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

3.8% of Star Equity shares are held by institutional investors. 33.5% of Star Equity 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.

Profitability

This table compares Star Equity and Reitar Logtech’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Star Equity	-16.43%	-8.24%	-3.48%
Reitar Logtech	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Star Equity beats Reitar Logtech on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Star Equity

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

About Reitar Logtech

Reitar Logtech Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides construction management and engineering design services. It operates in two segments, Asset Management and Professional Consultancy Services; and Construction Management and Engineering Design Services. The company provides construction management and engineering design services for cold storage facilities, automated warehouses, renovated offices, and tailor-made electrical systems. It also offers asset management services for construction projects, including refrigerated storages and warehouses; and professional consultancy services for construction projects, such as renovation works, interior designs and modification works of commercial units, and residential or commercial redevelopment works. The company serves logistics property investors comprising investment funds and property owners; and logistics operators and direct users. Reitar Logtech Holdings Limited was founded in 2015 and is based in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.