Financial Survey: Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB) versus Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REGCP)

Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB) and Regency Centers (NASDAQ:REGCP) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Dividends

Curbline Properties pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Regency Centers pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.8%. Curbline Properties pays out 251.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Curbline Properties and Regency Centers”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Curbline Properties	$182.89 million	18.93	$39.83 million	$0.27	111.45
Regency Centers	$1.62 billion	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Curbline Properties has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Regency Centers.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Curbline Properties and Regency Centers, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Curbline Properties	0	4	5	0	2.56
Regency Centers	0	0	0	0	0.00

Curbline Properties currently has a consensus target price of $31.11, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Given Curbline Properties’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Curbline Properties is more favorable than Regency Centers.

Profitability

This table compares Curbline Properties and Regency Centers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Curbline Properties	13.10%	1.50%	1.13%
Regency Centers	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Curbline Properties beats Regency Centers on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Curbline Properties

Curbline Properties Corp. is a real estate investment trust which is an owner and manager of convenience shopping centers positioned on the curbline of well-trafficked intersections and major vehicular corridors in suburban. Curbline Properties Corp. is based in NEW YORK.

About Regency Centers

Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. Our portfolio includes thriving properties merchandised with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers that connect to their neighborhoods, communities, and customers. Operating as a fully integrated real estate company, Regency Centers is a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member.