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BEKE vs. CBRE, JLL, CSGP, COMP, and FSV

Should you buy KE stock or one of its competitors? KE's main competitors and comparable companies include CBRE Group (CBRE), Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), CoStar Group (CSGP), Compass (COMP), and FirstService (FSV). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "real estate services" industry.

How does KE compare to CBRE Group?

CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) and KE (NYSE:BEKE) are both large-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, CBRE Group had 3 more articles in the media than KE. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for CBRE Group and 4 mentions for KE. KE's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat CBRE Group's score of 0.41 indicating that KE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CBRE Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
KE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

KE has a net margin of 5.38% compared to CBRE Group's net margin of 2.98%. CBRE Group's return on equity of 25.12% beat KE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CBRE Group2.98% 25.12% 7.46%
KE 5.38%7.62%4.38%

98.4% of CBRE Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.3% of KE shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of CBRE Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.8% of KE shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CBRE Group$40.55B0.97$1.16B$4.3631.25
KE$13.52B1.37$428.13M$0.6127.22

CBRE Group has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KE has a beta of -0.26, meaning that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the broader market.

CBRE Group currently has a consensus price target of $180.33, indicating a potential upside of 32.34%. KE has a consensus price target of $23.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.36%. Given KE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe KE is more favorable than CBRE Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CBRE Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

CBRE Group beats KE on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KE compare to Jones Lang LaSalle?

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) and KE (NYSE:BEKE) are both large-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, KE had 1 more articles in the media than Jones Lang LaSalle. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for KE and 3 mentions for Jones Lang LaSalle. KE's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Jones Lang LaSalle's score of 0.79 indicating that KE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Jones Lang LaSalle
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
KE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

KE has a net margin of 5.38% compared to Jones Lang LaSalle's net margin of 3.64%. Jones Lang LaSalle's return on equity of 13.99% beat KE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jones Lang LaSalle3.64% 13.99% 5.96%
KE 5.38%7.62%4.38%

Jones Lang LaSalle has higher revenue and earnings than KE. Jones Lang LaSalle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KE, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jones Lang LaSalle$26.12B0.57$792.10M$20.8715.52
KE$13.52B1.37$428.13M$0.6127.22

Jones Lang LaSalle presently has a consensus target price of $433.60, indicating a potential upside of 33.86%. KE has a consensus target price of $23.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.36%. Given KE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe KE is more favorable than Jones Lang LaSalle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Jones Lang LaSalle
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

94.8% of Jones Lang LaSalle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.3% of KE shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Jones Lang LaSalle shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.8% of KE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Jones Lang LaSalle has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KE has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its share price is 126% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

KE beats Jones Lang LaSalle on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KE compare to CoStar Group?

CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) and KE (NYSE:BEKE) are both large-cap real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

CoStar Group has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KE has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the broader market.

CoStar Group currently has a consensus price target of $40.11, indicating a potential upside of 41.92%. KE has a consensus price target of $23.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.36%. Given KE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe KE is more favorable than CoStar Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CoStar Group
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CoStar Group$3.25B3.53$7M$0.19148.74
KE$13.52B1.37$428.13M$0.6127.22

In the previous week, CoStar Group had 7 more articles in the media than KE. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for CoStar Group and 4 mentions for KE. CoStar Group's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat KE's score of 0.89 indicating that CoStar Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CoStar Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
KE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

KE has a net margin of 5.38% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 2.08%. KE's return on equity of 7.62% beat CoStar Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CoStar Group2.08% 3.74% 2.96%
KE 5.38%7.62%4.38%

96.6% of CoStar Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.3% of KE shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of CoStar Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.8% of KE 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

KE beats CoStar Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KE compare to Compass?

KE (NYSE:BEKE) and Compass (NYSE:COMP) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

39.3% of KE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Compass shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of KE shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Compass 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.

In the previous week, Compass had 4 more articles in the media than KE. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Compass and 4 mentions for KE. KE's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Compass' score of 0.06 indicating that KE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
KE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Compass
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

KE has a beta of -0.26, suggesting that its share price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Compass has a beta of 2.32, suggesting that its share price is 132% more volatile than the broader market.

KE presently has a consensus price target of $23.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.36%. Compass has a consensus price target of $14.15, indicating a potential upside of 53.93%. Given Compass' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Compass is more favorable than KE.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Compass
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

KE has a net margin of 5.38% compared to Compass' net margin of 0.63%. KE's return on equity of 7.62% beat Compass' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KE5.38% 7.62% 4.38%
Compass 0.63%3.62%1.37%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KE$13.52B1.37$428.13M$0.6127.22
Compass$6.96B1.00-$58.50M$0.06153.25

Summary

KE beats Compass on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KE compare to FirstService?

KE (NYSE:BEKE) and FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

In the previous week, FirstService had 7 more articles in the media than KE. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for FirstService and 4 mentions for KE. KE's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat FirstService's score of 0.62 indicating that KE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
KE
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
FirstService
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

KE currently has a consensus target price of $23.64, suggesting a potential upside of 42.36%. FirstService has a consensus target price of $184.20, suggesting a potential upside of 42.16%. Given KE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe KE is more favorable than FirstService.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

KE has a net margin of 5.38% compared to FirstService's net margin of 2.88%. FirstService's return on equity of 18.07% beat KE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KE5.38% 7.62% 4.38%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

KE pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. FirstService pays an annual dividend of $1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. KE pays out 37.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstService pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FirstService has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

KE has a beta of -0.26, suggesting that its share price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstService has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KE$13.52B1.37$428.13M$0.6127.22
FirstService$5.50B1.03$145.05M$3.5336.71

39.3% of KE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.4% of FirstService shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of KE shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

KE and FirstService tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BEKE vs. The Competition

MetricKEReal Estate Management & Development IndustryReal Estate SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$18.33B$3.13B$5.35B$23.09B
Dividend Yield1.38%4.47%6.48%3.61%
P/E Ratio27.2214.3027.7028.10
Price / Sales1.3786.91125.6920.19
Price / Cash30.8819.5634.2238.68
Price / Book2.041.981.784.66
Net Income$428.13M-$436.30M-$66.52M$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.15%-0.71%-0.46%-0.67%
1 Month Performance-6.18%-5.46%-4.60%-4.61%
1 Year Performance-11.51%-13.58%1.49%7.19%

KE Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BEKE
KE
4.9628 of 5 stars
$16.61
+1.4%
$23.64
+42.4%
-15.5%$18.33B$13.52B27.22119,245
CBRE
CBRE Group
4.2541 of 5 stars
$141.12
+0.4%
$180.33
+27.8%
-13.3%$40.69B$40.55B32.37155,000
JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle
4.9263 of 5 stars
$344.06
-0.8%
$433.60
+26.0%
+6.9%$15.96B$26.12B16.49113,200
CSGP
CoStar Group
4.9027 of 5 stars
$31.52
+3.5%
$40.11
+27.2%
-66.7%$12.34B$3.25B165.908,000
COMP
Compass
4.1578 of 5 stars
$10.66
+1.4%
$14.15
+32.8%
+22.5%$7.92B$10.56B177.653,200

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