Head to Head Comparison: Stratus Properties (NASDAQ:STRS) vs. Hang Lung Properties (OTCMKTS:HLPPY)

Hang Lung Properties (OTCMKTS:HLPPY) and Stratus Properties (NASDAQ:STRS) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Hang Lung Properties and Stratus Properties, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hang Lung Properties	0	0	0	0	0.00
Stratus Properties	1	0	0	0	1.00

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Hang Lung Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.6% of Stratus Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.0% of Stratus Properties shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Hang Lung Properties and Stratus Properties”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hang Lung Properties	$1.44 billion	4.16	$276.02 million	N/A	N/A
Stratus Properties	$54.18 million	3.83	$1.96 million	($1.01)	-25.74

Hang Lung Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Stratus Properties.

Profitability

This table compares Hang Lung Properties and Stratus Properties’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hang Lung Properties	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stratus Properties	-25.38%	-2.57%	-1.46%

Risk & Volatility

Hang Lung Properties has a beta of 0.08, meaning that its share price is 92% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Stratus Properties has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Hang Lung Properties beats Stratus Properties on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the property investment, development, and management activities in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It operates through Property Leasing and Property Sales segments. The company is involved in the development, sale, and leasing of properties. Its investment properties portfolio includes shopping malls, office premises, residential, retail, serviced apartment, hotel, and car parking properties, as well as industrial premises. The company also engages in the apartment operating and management, project management, car park management, and property agency activities. In addition, it provides management and financial services. The company was incorporated in 1949 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong. Hang Lung Properties Limited operates as a subsidiary of Hang Lung Group Limited.

About Stratus Properties

Stratus Properties Inc., a real estate company, engages in the entitlement, development, management, leasing, and sale of multi and single family residential and commercial real estate properties in the Austin, Texas area and other select markets in Texas. The company operates in two segments, Real Estate Operations and Leasing Operations. Its leasing operations cover lease of space at retail and mixed-use and multi-family properties. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.