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$8.87 -0.01 (-0.11%)
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STHO vs. BOC, REAX, MLP, CMTG, and ARL

Should you buy Star stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Star with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Star include Boston Omaha (BOC), Real Brokerage (REAX), Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP), Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG), and American Realty Investors (ARL). These companies are all part of the "real estate" industry.

How does Star compare to Boston Omaha?

Star (NASDAQ:STHO) and Boston Omaha (NYSE:BOC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

89.3% of Star shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.4% of Boston Omaha shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Star shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of Boston Omaha shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Star has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boston Omaha has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Boston Omaha has higher revenue and earnings than Star. Boston Omaha is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Star$81.68M1.31-$64.25M-$5.17N/A
Boston Omaha$114.38M3.53-$12.43M-$0.44N/A

In the previous week, Boston Omaha had 10 more articles in the media than Star. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Boston Omaha and 1 mentions for Star. Star's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Boston Omaha's score of 1.70 indicating that Star is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Star Very Positive
Boston Omaha Very Positive

Boston Omaha has a net margin of -12.10% compared to Star's net margin of -57.45%. Star's return on equity of 1.18% beat Boston Omaha's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Star-57.45% 1.18% 0.58%
Boston Omaha -12.10%-2.57%-1.94%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Star
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Boston Omaha
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Boston Omaha beats Star on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star compare to Real Brokerage?

Real Brokerage (NASDAQ:REAX) and Star (NASDAQ:STHO) 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 dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

53.3% of Real Brokerage shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Star shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.2% of Real Brokerage shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Star shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Real Brokerage has higher revenue and earnings than Star. Real Brokerage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Real Brokerage$1.97B0.18-$8.10M-$0.03N/A
Star$81.68M1.31-$64.25M-$5.17N/A

Real Brokerage has a net margin of -0.32% compared to Star's net margin of -57.45%. Star's return on equity of 1.18% beat Real Brokerage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Real Brokerage-0.32% -11.37% -4.32%
Star -57.45%1.18%0.58%

Real Brokerage has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Star has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Real Brokerage had 3 more articles in the media than Star. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Real Brokerage and 1 mentions for Star. Star's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Real Brokerage's score of 0.86 indicating that Star is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Real Brokerage Positive
Star Very Positive

Real Brokerage currently has a consensus target price of $5.69, suggesting a potential upside of 252.17%. Given Real Brokerage's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Real Brokerage is more favorable than Star.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Real Brokerage
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Star
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Real Brokerage beats Star on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star compare to Maui Land & Pineapple?

Star (NASDAQ:STHO) and Maui Land & Pineapple (NYSE:MLP) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Maui Land & Pineapple had 2 more articles in the media than Star. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Maui Land & Pineapple and 1 mentions for Star. Star's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Maui Land & Pineapple's score of 0.22 indicating that Star is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Star Very Positive
Maui Land & Pineapple Neutral

Maui Land & Pineapple has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Star. Maui Land & Pineapple is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Star$81.68M1.31-$64.25M-$5.17N/A
Maui Land & Pineapple$19.46M17.04-$10.58M-$0.20N/A

Star has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maui Land & Pineapple has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Maui Land & Pineapple has a net margin of -23.44% compared to Star's net margin of -57.45%. Star's return on equity of 1.18% beat Maui Land & Pineapple's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Star-57.45% 1.18% 0.58%
Maui Land & Pineapple -23.44%-12.78%-8.53%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Star
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Maui Land & Pineapple
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

89.3% of Star shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of Maui Land & Pineapple shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Star shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 68.6% of Maui Land & Pineapple shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Star beats Maui Land & Pineapple on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star compare to Claros Mortgage Trust?

Claros Mortgage Trust (NYSE:CMTG) and Star (NASDAQ:STHO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Star has a net margin of -57.45% compared to Claros Mortgage Trust's net margin of -267.14%. Star's return on equity of 1.18% beat Claros Mortgage Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Claros Mortgage Trust-267.14% -19.34% -6.27%
Star -57.45%1.18%0.58%

Star has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Claros Mortgage Trust. Star is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Claros Mortgage Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Claros Mortgage Trust$187.83M1.81-$489.07M-$3.32N/A
Star$81.68M1.31-$64.25M-$5.17N/A

Claros Mortgage Trust has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Star has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Claros Mortgage Trust and Claros Mortgage Trust both had 1 articles in the media. Star's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Claros Mortgage Trust's score of 1.11 indicating that Star is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Claros Mortgage Trust Positive
Star Very Positive

Claros Mortgage Trust presently has a consensus price target of $2.92, indicating a potential upside of 20.52%. Given Claros Mortgage Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Claros Mortgage Trust is more favorable than Star.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Claros Mortgage Trust
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Star
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

89.5% of Claros Mortgage Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Star shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Claros Mortgage Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Star shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Claros Mortgage Trust beats Star on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Star compare to American Realty Investors?

American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) and Star (NASDAQ:STHO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Realty Investors
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Star
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Star had 1 more articles in the media than American Realty Investors. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Star and 0 mentions for American Realty Investors. Star's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat American Realty Investors' score of 0.00 indicating that Star is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
American Realty Investors Neutral
Star Very Positive

89.3% of Star shares are owned by institutional investors. 90.8% of American Realty Investors shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Star shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

American Realty Investors has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Star. Star is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Realty Investors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Realty Investors$50.35M4.90$15.70M$0.7620.11
Star$81.68M1.31-$64.25M-$5.17N/A

American Realty Investors has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Star has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

American Realty Investors has a net margin of 24.21% compared to Star's net margin of -57.45%. Star's return on equity of 1.18% beat American Realty Investors' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Realty Investors24.21% 0.10% 0.07%
Star -57.45%1.18%0.58%

Summary

Star beats American Realty Investors on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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STHO vs. The Competition

MetricStarREAL ESTATE OPS IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$107.16M$6.01B$13.46B$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/A4.12%5.78%5.30%
P/E Ratio-1.7238.5219.8724.35
Price / Sales1.314.28143.29126.00
Price / Cash8.6916.5419.9357.88
Price / Book0.421.492.196.72
Net Income-$64.25M$292.80M$1.13B$337.08M
7 Day Performance0.68%-0.31%-0.06%1.63%
1 Month Performance5.09%1.43%0.18%6.29%
1 Year Performance22.34%-0.84%11.91%35.50%

Star Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
STHO
Star
0.6288 of 5 stars
$8.87
-0.1%
N/A+36.7%$107.16M$81.68MN/AN/A
BOC
Boston Omaha
1.6198 of 5 stars
$12.63
-0.9%
N/A-4.2%$387.66M$114.38MN/A250
REAX
Real Brokerage
3.4863 of 5 stars
$1.74
-2.8%
$5.69
+226.9%
-59.7%$382.16M$1.97BN/A60
MLP
Maui Land & Pineapple
0.2954 of 5 stars
$17.02
-0.5%
N/A+5.6%$339.68M$19.46MN/A9
CMTG
Claros Mortgage Trust
1.9891 of 5 stars
$2.32
+4.3%
$2.92
+26.0%
-2.8%$311.29M$187.83MN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:STHO) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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