Does the media prefer ABCB or WD?

In the previous week, Ameris Bancorp had 8 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Ameris Bancorp and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.51 indicating that Walker & Dunlop is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ameris Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Walker & Dunlop 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, NMRK or WD?

Newmark Group has higher revenue and earnings than Walker & Dunlop. Newmark Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walker & Dunlop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Newmark Group $3.29B 0.81 $126.19M $0.81 18.51 Walker & Dunlop $1.23B 1.38 $57.08M $2.02 24.54

Does the media prefer NMRK or WD?

In the previous week, Newmark Group had 20 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Newmark Group and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Newmark Group's score of 0.73 indicating that Walker & Dunlop is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Newmark Group 6 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Walker & Dunlop 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to WD or UFPI?

In the previous week, UFP Industries had 12 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for UFP Industries and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Walker & Dunlop's score of 0.84 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Walker & Dunlop 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive UFP Industries 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, AVNT or WD?

Avient has higher revenue and earnings than Walker & Dunlop. Avient is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walker & Dunlop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Avient $3.26B 1.02 $81.90M $1.72 21.12 Walker & Dunlop $1.23B 1.38 $57.08M $2.02 24.54

Is AVNT or WD more profitable?

Walker & Dunlop has a net margin of 5.29% compared to Avient's net margin of 4.81%. Avient's return on equity of 11.11% beat Walker & Dunlop's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Avient 4.81% 11.11% 4.40% Walker & Dunlop 5.29% 7.18% 2.32%

Does the media favor AVNT or WD?

In the previous week, Avient had 1 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Avient and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. Avient's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Walker & Dunlop's score of 0.84 indicating that Avient is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Avient 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Walker & Dunlop 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, WD or CBRE?

CBRE Group has higher revenue and earnings than Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CBRE Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Walker & Dunlop $1.23B 1.38 $57.08M $2.02 24.54 CBRE Group $40.55B 1.05 $1.16B $4.36 33.66

Does the media favor WD or CBRE?

In the previous week, CBRE Group had 41 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for CBRE Group and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. CBRE Group's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Walker & Dunlop's score of 0.84 indicating that CBRE Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Walker & Dunlop 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive CBRE Group 23 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WD vs. ABCB, NMRK, UFPI, AVNT, and CBRE

Should you buy Walker & Dunlop stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Walker & Dunlop 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 Walker & Dunlop include Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), Newmark Group (NMRK), UFP Industries (UFPI), Avient (AVNT), and CBRE Group (CBRE).

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Walker & Dunlop pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Ameris Bancorp pays out 14.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walker & Dunlop pays out 134.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Walker & Dunlop has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Walker & Dunlop is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walker & Dunlop has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

Ameris Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $91.67, indicating a potential upside of 4.86%. Walker & Dunlop has a consensus target price of $79.20, indicating a potential upside of 59.75%. Given Walker & Dunlop's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Walker & Dunlop is more favorable than Ameris Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ameris Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Walker & Dunlop	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Ameris Bancorp has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Walker & Dunlop. Ameris Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walker & Dunlop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ameris Bancorp	$1.23B	4.79	$358.68M	$5.53	15.81
Walker & Dunlop	$1.23B	1.38	$57.08M	$2.02	24.54

91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Walker & Dunlop 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.

In the previous week, Ameris Bancorp had 8 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Ameris Bancorp and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.51 indicating that Walker & Dunlop is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ameris Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Walker & Dunlop	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ameris Bancorp has a net margin of 21.46% compared to Walker & Dunlop's net margin of 5.29%. Ameris Bancorp's return on equity of 9.57% beat Walker & Dunlop's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ameris Bancorp	21.46%	9.57%	1.32%
Walker & Dunlop	5.29%	7.18%	2.32%

Summary

Walker & Dunlop beats Ameris Bancorp on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to Newmark Group?

Newmark Group (NASDAQ:NMRK) and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Newmark Group presently has a consensus target price of $19.63, suggesting a potential upside of 30.92%. Walker & Dunlop has a consensus target price of $79.20, suggesting a potential upside of 59.75%. Given Walker & Dunlop's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Walker & Dunlop is more favorable than Newmark Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Newmark Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Walker & Dunlop	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

58.4% of Newmark Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Newmark Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned 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.

Newmark Group has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walker & Dunlop has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Newmark Group	$3.29B	0.81	$126.19M	$0.81	18.51
Walker & Dunlop	$1.23B	1.38	$57.08M	$2.02	24.54

In the previous week, Newmark Group had 20 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Newmark Group and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Newmark Group's score of 0.73 indicating that Walker & Dunlop is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Newmark Group	6 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Walker & Dunlop	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Newmark Group pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Walker & Dunlop pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Newmark Group pays out 29.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walker & Dunlop pays out 134.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Walker & Dunlop has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Walker & Dunlop is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Walker & Dunlop has a net margin of 5.29% compared to Newmark Group's net margin of 4.11%. Newmark Group's return on equity of 27.30% beat Walker & Dunlop's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Newmark Group	4.11%	27.30%	8.73%
Walker & Dunlop	5.29%	7.18%	2.32%

Summary

Walker & Dunlop beats Newmark Group on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to UFP Industries?

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) and UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk, dividends and valuation.

Walker & Dunlop has a net margin of 5.29% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. UFP Industries' return on equity of 8.00% beat Walker & Dunlop's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Walker & Dunlop	5.29%	7.18%	2.32%
UFP Industries	3.99%	8.00%	6.11%

Walker & Dunlop presently has a consensus price target of $79.20, suggesting a potential upside of 59.75%. UFP Industries has a consensus price target of $103.75, suggesting a potential upside of 19.61%. Given Walker & Dunlop's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Walker & Dunlop is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Walker & Dunlop	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
UFP Industries	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.17

UFP Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Walker & Dunlop. UFP Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walker & Dunlop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Walker & Dunlop	$1.23B	1.38	$57.08M	$2.02	24.54
UFP Industries	$6.32B	0.78	$294.79M	$4.58	18.94

81.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of UFP Industries shares 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.

Walker & Dunlop has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UFP Industries has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, UFP Industries had 12 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for UFP Industries and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Walker & Dunlop's score of 0.84 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Walker & Dunlop	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
UFP Industries	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Walker & Dunlop pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Walker & Dunlop pays out 134.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. UFP Industries pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walker & Dunlop has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and UFP Industries has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Walker & Dunlop is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Walker & Dunlop beats UFP Industries on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to Avient?

Avient (NYSE:AVNT) and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation and dividends.

95.5% of Avient shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Avient shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Walker & Dunlop has a net margin of 5.29% compared to Avient's net margin of 4.81%. Avient's return on equity of 11.11% beat Walker & Dunlop's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avient	4.81%	11.11%	4.40%
Walker & Dunlop	5.29%	7.18%	2.32%

Avient currently has a consensus target price of $45.71, suggesting a potential upside of 25.82%. Walker & Dunlop has a consensus target price of $79.20, suggesting a potential upside of 59.75%. Given Walker & Dunlop's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Walker & Dunlop is more favorable than Avient.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avient	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Walker & Dunlop	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Avient	$3.26B	1.02	$81.90M	$1.72	21.12
Walker & Dunlop	$1.23B	1.38	$57.08M	$2.02	24.54

Avient pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Walker & Dunlop pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Avient pays out 64.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Walker & Dunlop pays out 134.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avient has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Walker & Dunlop has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Walker & Dunlop is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Avient has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Walker & Dunlop has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Avient had 1 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Avient and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. Avient's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Walker & Dunlop's score of 0.84 indicating that Avient is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Avient	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Walker & Dunlop	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Walker & Dunlop beats Avient on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to CBRE Group?

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) and CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Walker & Dunlop presently has a consensus price target of $79.20, indicating a potential upside of 59.75%. CBRE Group has a consensus price target of $180.57, indicating a potential upside of 23.05%. Given Walker & Dunlop's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Walker & Dunlop is more favorable than CBRE Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Walker & Dunlop	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
CBRE Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Walker & Dunlop	$1.23B	1.38	$57.08M	$2.02	24.54
CBRE Group	$40.55B	1.05	$1.16B	$4.36	33.66

Walker & Dunlop has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CBRE Group has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CBRE Group had 41 more articles in the media than Walker & Dunlop. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for CBRE Group and 2 mentions for Walker & Dunlop. CBRE Group's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Walker & Dunlop's score of 0.84 indicating that CBRE Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Walker & Dunlop	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CBRE Group	23 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

81.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.4% of CBRE Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.0% of Walker & Dunlop shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of CBRE Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Walker & Dunlop has a net margin of 5.29% compared to CBRE Group's net margin of 2.98%. CBRE Group's return on equity of 25.12% beat Walker & Dunlop's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Walker & Dunlop	5.29%	7.18%	2.32%
CBRE Group	2.98%	25.12%	7.46%

Summary

CBRE Group beats Walker & Dunlop on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Walker & Dunlop	Financial Services Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.68B	$27.10B	$13.66B	$23.72B
Dividend Yield	5.54%	5.77%	5.96%	4.20%
P/E Ratio	24.54	19.30	28.65	30.99
Price / Sales	1.38	386.38	462.22	13.99
Price / Cash	4.66	157.07	53.11	31.71
Price / Book	0.97	3.29	3.68	4.62
Net Income	$57.08M	$1.09B	$1.31B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.94%	0.07%	4.02%	0.36%
1 Month Performance	-9.90%	-3.29%	-0.10%	-0.19%
1 Year Performance	-33.36%	-10.11%	13.28%	19.11%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WD Walker & Dunlop	4.1106 of 5 stars	$49.58 +1.0%	$79.20 +59.8%	-33.9%	$1.68B	$1.23B	24.54	1,466	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	3.6307 of 5 stars	$90.21 -0.7%	$92.67 +2.7%	+28.0%	$6.08B	$1.20B	17.33	2,850	Analyst Forecast
NMRK Newmark Group	4.8024 of 5 stars	$15.87 +2.3%	$19.63 +23.7%	-1.2%	$2.82B	$3.29B	19.59	8,800	News Coverage Earnings Report Dividend Announcement Analyst Upgrade
UFPI UFP Industries	4.5553 of 5 stars	$83.94 -1.7%	$105.40 +25.6%	-11.5%	$4.76B	$6.32B	18.39	13,800	News Coverage Positive News Earnings Report
AVNT Avient	4.1271 of 5 stars	$36.20 +0.3%	$45.71 +26.3%	+14.9%	$3.31B	$3.26B	20.97	9,000	Upcoming Earnings

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Walker & Dunlop (WD) Competitors

WD vs. ABCB, NMRK, UFPI, AVNT, and CBRE

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Is ABCB or WD a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, ABCB or WD?

Do analysts prefer ABCB or WD?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ABCB or WD?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ABCB or WD?

Does the media prefer ABCB or WD?

Is ABCB or WD more profitable?

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How does Walker & Dunlop compare to Newmark Group?

Do analysts rate NMRK or WD?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in NMRK or WD?

Which has more risk and volatility, NMRK or WD?

Which has better earnings & valuation, NMRK or WD?

Does the media prefer NMRK or WD?

Is NMRK or WD a better dividend stock?

Is NMRK or WD more profitable?

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How does Walker & Dunlop compare to UFP Industries?

Is WD or UFPI more profitable?

Do analysts rate WD or UFPI?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, WD or UFPI?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in WD or UFPI?

Which has more risk & volatility, WD or UFPI?

Does the media refer more to WD or UFPI?

Is WD or UFPI a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to Avient?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AVNT or WD?

Is AVNT or WD more profitable?

Do analysts recommend AVNT or WD?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, AVNT or WD?

Is AVNT or WD a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, AVNT or WD?

Does the media favor AVNT or WD?

Summary

How does Walker & Dunlop compare to CBRE Group?

Do analysts recommend WD or CBRE?

Which has better valuation and earnings, WD or CBRE?

Which has more volatility and risk, WD or CBRE?

Does the media favor WD or CBRE?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in WD or CBRE?

Is WD or CBRE more profitable?

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