UDR Competitors

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) and UDR (NYSE:UDR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Equity Residential and UDR's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

85.6% of Equity Residential shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of UDR shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Equity Residential shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of UDR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Equity Residential has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UDR has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Equity Residential pays an annual dividend of $2.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. UDR pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Equity Residential pays out 69.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UDR pays out 69.2% 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. Equity Residential has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and UDR has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Equity Residential is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Equity Residential and UDR, as reported by MarketBeat.

Equity Residential presently has a consensus target price of $65.4375, suggesting a potential downside of 8.72%. UDR has a consensus target price of $43.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 1.58%. Given UDR's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe UDR is more favorable than Equity Residential.

Profitability

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

Summary

Equity Residential beats UDR on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

AvalonBay Communities (NYSE:AVB) and UDR (NYSE:UDR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares AvalonBay Communities and UDR's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

91.0% of AvalonBay Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of UDR shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of AvalonBay Communities shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of UDR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

AvalonBay Communities has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UDR has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

AvalonBay Communities pays an annual dividend of $6.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. UDR pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. AvalonBay Communities pays out 68.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UDR pays out 69.2% 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. AvalonBay Communities has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and UDR has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. AvalonBay Communities is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for AvalonBay Communities and UDR, as reported by MarketBeat.

AvalonBay Communities presently has a consensus target price of $178.0667, suggesting a potential downside of 4.23%. UDR has a consensus target price of $43.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 1.58%. Given UDR's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe UDR is more favorable than AvalonBay Communities.

Profitability

This table compares AvalonBay Communities and UDR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

AvalonBay Communities beats UDR on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) and UDR (NYSE:UDR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Essex Property Trust and UDR's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.4% of Essex Property Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of UDR shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Essex Property Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of UDR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Essex Property Trust has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UDR has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Essex Property Trust pays an annual dividend of $8.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. UDR pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Essex Property Trust pays out 62.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UDR pays out 69.2% 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. Essex Property Trust has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years and UDR has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Essex Property Trust and UDR, as reported by MarketBeat.

Essex Property Trust presently has a consensus target price of $277.0667, suggesting a potential downside of 2.21%. UDR has a consensus target price of $43.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 1.58%. Given UDR's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe UDR is more favorable than Essex Property Trust.

Profitability

This table compares Essex Property Trust and UDR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Essex Property Trust beats UDR on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) and UDR (NYSE:UDR) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Mid-America Apartment Communities pays an annual dividend of $4.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. UDR pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Mid-America Apartment Communities pays out 62.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UDR pays out 69.2% 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. Mid-America Apartment Communities has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and UDR has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. UDR is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Mid-America Apartment Communities and UDR, as reported by MarketBeat.

Mid-America Apartment Communities presently has a consensus target price of $134.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 8.50%. UDR has a consensus target price of $43.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 1.58%. Given UDR's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe UDR is more favorable than Mid-America Apartment Communities.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

91.4% of Mid-America Apartment Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of UDR shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Mid-America Apartment Communities shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of UDR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Mid-America Apartment Communities has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UDR has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Mid-America Apartment Communities and UDR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Mid-America Apartment Communities and UDR's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Mid-America Apartment Communities has higher revenue and earnings than UDR. UDR is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mid-America Apartment Communities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

UDR beats Mid-America Apartment Communities on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

UDR (NYSE:UDR) and Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Volatility & Risk

UDR has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sun Communities has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

UDR pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Sun Communities pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. UDR pays out 69.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sun Communities pays out 67.5% 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. UDR has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Sun Communities has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. UDR is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for UDR and Sun Communities, as provided by MarketBeat.

UDR presently has a consensus price target of $43.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 1.58%. Sun Communities has a consensus price target of $156.8333, suggesting a potential upside of 2.68%. Given Sun Communities' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sun Communities is more favorable than UDR.

Profitability

This table compares UDR and Sun Communities' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares UDR and Sun Communities' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

UDR has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sun Communities. UDR is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sun Communities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

97.4% of UDR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Sun Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of UDR shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Sun Communities 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.

Summary

Sun Communities beats UDR on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

UDR (NYSE:UDR) and Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares UDR and Equity LifeStyle Properties' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares UDR and Equity LifeStyle Properties' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for UDR and Equity LifeStyle Properties, as provided by MarketBeat.

UDR presently has a consensus price target of $43.3636, suggesting a potential downside of 1.58%. Equity LifeStyle Properties has a consensus price target of $67.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.92%. Given Equity LifeStyle Properties' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Equity LifeStyle Properties is more favorable than UDR.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

97.4% of UDR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Equity LifeStyle Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of UDR shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of Equity LifeStyle Properties shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

UDR pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Equity LifeStyle Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. UDR pays out 69.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equity LifeStyle Properties pays out 69.4% 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. UDR has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Equity LifeStyle Properties has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. UDR is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk and Volatility

UDR has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equity LifeStyle Properties has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

UDR beats Equity LifeStyle Properties on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.