Analyzing Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APYRF) and Its Rivals

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCMKTS:APYRF – Get Free Report) is one of 59 publicly-traded companies in the “Office REITs” industry, but how does it compare to its competitors? We will compare Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust to similar companies based on the strength of its dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.7%. Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust pays out 52.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Office REITs” companies pay a dividend yield of 4.6% and pay out 216.5% of their earnings in the form of a dividend. Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is clearly a better dividend stock than its competitors, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust’s competitors have higher revenue, but lower earnings than Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its competitors, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

45.4% of Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.4% of shares of all “Office REITs” companies are owned by institutional investors. 8.7% of shares of all “Office REITs” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors, as provided by MarketBeat.

As a group, “Office REITs” companies have a potential upside of 1.17%. Given Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust’s competitors stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust has less favorable growth aspects than its competitors.

Summary

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust competitors beat Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust on 8 of the 13 factors compared.

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Company Profile

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Allied is a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada's major cities. Allied's mission is to provide knowledge-based organizations with workspace that is sustainable and conducive to human wellness, creativity, connectivity and diversity. Allied's vision is to make a continuous contribution to cities and culture that elevates and inspires the humanity in all people.