Gaming and Leisure Properties Competitors

Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) and Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Digital Realty Trust and Gaming and Leisure Properties' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Digital Realty Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Gaming and Leisure Properties. Gaming and Leisure Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digital Realty Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Digital Realty Trust has a beta of 0.1, suggesting that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gaming and Leisure Properties has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Digital Realty Trust pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Digital Realty Trust pays out 69.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Digital Realty Trust has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Gaming and Leisure Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Digital Realty Trust and Gaming and Leisure Properties' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Digital Realty Trust and Gaming and Leisure Properties, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Digital Realty Trust presently has a consensus price target of $163.1176, suggesting a potential upside of 13.17%. Gaming and Leisure Properties has a consensus price target of $45.4231, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. Given Digital Realty Trust's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Digital Realty Trust is more favorable than Gaming and Leisure Properties.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

96.1% of Digital Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Digital Realty Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Digital Realty Trust beats Gaming and Leisure Properties on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) and Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Simon Property Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Simon Property Group has higher revenue and earnings than Gaming and Leisure Properties. Simon Property Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gaming and Leisure Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Gaming and Leisure Properties has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Simon Property Group has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Gaming and Leisure Properties pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Simon Property Group pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Simon Property Group pays out 43.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gaming and Leisure Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Simon Property Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Simon Property Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Gaming and Leisure Properties and Simon Property Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Gaming and Leisure Properties currently has a consensus target price of $45.4231, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. Simon Property Group has a consensus target price of $94.75, suggesting a potential downside of 17.77%. Given Gaming and Leisure Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Gaming and Leisure Properties is more favorable than Simon Property Group.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

83.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.2% of Simon Property Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Simon Property Group shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Simon Property Group beats Gaming and Leisure Properties on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) and Welltower (NYSE:WELL) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Welltower's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Welltower has higher revenue and earnings than Gaming and Leisure Properties. Gaming and Leisure Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Welltower, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Gaming and Leisure Properties has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Welltower has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Gaming and Leisure Properties pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Welltower pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Welltower pays out 58.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gaming and Leisure Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Welltower has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Welltower's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Gaming and Leisure Properties and Welltower, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Gaming and Leisure Properties currently has a consensus target price of $45.4231, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. Welltower has a consensus target price of $62.8750, suggesting a potential downside of 17.10%. Given Gaming and Leisure Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Gaming and Leisure Properties is more favorable than Welltower.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

83.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of Welltower shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Welltower shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Gaming and Leisure Properties beats Welltower on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) and SBA Communications (NASDAQ:SBAC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and SBA Communications' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gaming and Leisure Properties has higher earnings, but lower revenue than SBA Communications. Gaming and Leisure Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SBA Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Gaming and Leisure Properties has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SBA Communications has a beta of 0.21, suggesting that its share price is 79% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Gaming and Leisure Properties pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. SBA Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. SBA Communications pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gaming and Leisure Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and SBA Communications has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and SBA Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Gaming and Leisure Properties and SBA Communications, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Gaming and Leisure Properties currently has a consensus target price of $45.4231, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. SBA Communications has a consensus target price of $316.0833, suggesting a potential upside of 12.17%. Given SBA Communications' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SBA Communications is more favorable than Gaming and Leisure Properties.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

83.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of SBA Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of SBA Communications shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Gaming and Leisure Properties beats SBA Communications on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) and Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Weyerhaeuser's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gaming and Leisure Properties has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Weyerhaeuser. Gaming and Leisure Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Weyerhaeuser, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Gaming and Leisure Properties has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, suggesting that its share price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Gaming and Leisure Properties pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Gaming and Leisure Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Weyerhaeuser has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Gaming and Leisure Properties is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Weyerhaeuser's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Gaming and Leisure Properties and Weyerhaeuser, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Gaming and Leisure Properties currently has a consensus target price of $45.4231, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. Weyerhaeuser has a consensus target price of $32.4286, suggesting a potential downside of 15.00%. Given Gaming and Leisure Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Gaming and Leisure Properties is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

83.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Gaming and Leisure Properties beats Weyerhaeuser on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) and Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Gaming and Leisure Properties and Equity Residential, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Gaming and Leisure Properties currently has a consensus target price of $45.4231, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. Equity Residential has a consensus target price of $65.4375, suggesting a potential downside of 8.98%. Given Gaming and Leisure Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Gaming and Leisure Properties is more favorable than Equity Residential.

Dividends

Gaming and Leisure Properties pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Equity Residential pays an annual dividend of $2.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Gaming and Leisure Properties pays out 75.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equity Residential pays out 69.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gaming and Leisure Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Equity Residential has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

83.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.6% of Equity Residential shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Gaming and Leisure Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Equity Residential shares are owned by 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Equity Residential's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Equity Residential has higher revenue and earnings than Gaming and Leisure Properties. Gaming and Leisure Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equity Residential, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Gaming and Leisure Properties has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equity Residential has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gaming and Leisure Properties and Equity Residential's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Gaming and Leisure Properties beats Equity Residential on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.