Head-To-Head Analysis: United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) & Ingenia Communities Group (OTCMKTS:INGEF)
by Michael Walen · The Markets DailyIngenia Communities Group (OTCMKTS:INGEF – Get Free Report) and United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR – Get Free Report) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
97.8% of United Dominion Realty Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of United Dominion Realty Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Ingenia Communities Group and United Dominion Realty Trust, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Ingenia Communities Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| United Dominion Realty Trust | 2 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2.28 |
United Dominion Realty Trust has a consensus target price of $41.72, indicating a potential upside of 10.04%. Given United Dominion Realty Trust’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United Dominion Realty Trust is more favorable than Ingenia Communities Group.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Ingenia Communities Group and United Dominion Realty Trust”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Ingenia Communities Group | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| United Dominion Realty Trust | $1.71 billion | 7.11 | $377.70 million | $1.57 | 24.15 |
United Dominion Realty Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Ingenia Communities Group.
Profitability
This table compares Ingenia Communities Group and United Dominion Realty Trust’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Ingenia Communities Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| United Dominion Realty Trust | 30.43% | 16.56% | 5.00% |
Summary
United Dominion Realty Trust beats Ingenia Communities Group on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Ingenia Communities Group
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) is a leading operator, owner and developer offering quality residential communities and holiday accommodation. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, the Group is included in the S&P/ASX 200. Across Ingenia Lifestyle, Ingenia Gardens, Ingenia Holidays and Ingenia Rental, the Group's $2.3 billion property portfolio includes 107 communities and development sites and is continuing to grow.
About United Dominion Realty Trust
UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust with a demonstrated performance history of delivering superior and dependable returns by successfully managing, buying, selling, developing and redeveloping attractive real estate communities in targeted U.S. markets. As of December 31, 2023, UDR owned or had an ownership position in 60,336 apartment homes including 359 homes under development. For over 51 years, UDR has delivered long-term value to shareholders, the best standard of service to Residents and the highest quality experience for Associates.