Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI – Get Free Report) and Howard Hughes (NYSE:HHH – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Marcus & Millichap and Howard Hughes”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Marcus & Millichap | $696.06 million | 1.76 | -$12.36 million | ($0.17) | -185.17 |
| Howard Hughes | $1.75 billion | 1.99 | $200.55 million | $5.21 | 13.24 |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
62.8% of Marcus & Millichap shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of Howard Hughes shares are owned by institutional investors. 39.2% of Marcus & Millichap shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.0% of Howard Hughes shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Marcus & Millichap and Howard Hughes’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Marcus & Millichap | -0.95% | -1.09% | -0.82% |
| Howard Hughes | 14.27% | 10.21% | 3.08% |
Risk and Volatility
Marcus & Millichap has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Howard Hughes has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Marcus & Millichap and Howard Hughes, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Marcus & Millichap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Howard Hughes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
Marcus & Millichap currently has a consensus price target of $30.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.70%. Howard Hughes has a consensus price target of $80.33, indicating a potential upside of 16.44%. Given Howard Hughes’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Howard Hughes is more favorable than Marcus & Millichap.
Summary
Howard Hughes beats Marcus & Millichap on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Marcus & Millichap
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. engages in the provision of investment real estate brokerage services. It specializes in commercial real estate investment sales, property financing, research, and advisory services. The company was founded by George M. Marcus and William A. Millichap in 1971 and is headquartered in Calabasas, CA.
About Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate development company in the United States. It operates in four segments: Operating Assets; Master Planned Communities (MPCs); Seaport; and Strategic Developments. The Operating Assets segment consists of developed or acquired retail, office, and multi-family properties along with other retail investments. Its MPCs segment develops, sells, and leases residential and commercial land designated for long-term community development projects in and around Las Vegas, Nevada; Houston, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. The Seaport segment is involved in the landlord operations, managed businesses, and events and sponsorships services of its restaurant, retail, and entertain properties in Pier 17, New York City; Historic Area/Uplands; and Tin Building, as well as in 250 Water Street and in the Jean-Georges restaurants. The Strategic Development segment develops and redevelops residential condominiums and commercial properties. It serves homebuilders. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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