Comparing Reitar Logtech (NASDAQ:RITR) & Hitachi (OTCMKTS:HTHIY)

Hitachi (OTCMKTS:HTHIY) and Reitar Logtech (NASDAQ:RITR) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

Hitachi has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Reitar Logtech has a beta of -0.83, meaning that its share price is 183% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Hitachi and Reitar Logtech’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hitachi	8.05%	13.27%	5.96%
Reitar Logtech	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Hitachi and Reitar Logtech”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hitachi	$64.25 billion	2.30	$4.06 billion	$1.48	21.82
Reitar Logtech	$48.61 million	0.88	$1.01 million	N/A	N/A

Hitachi has higher revenue and earnings than Reitar Logtech.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Hitachi and Reitar Logtech, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hitachi	0	2	0	1	2.67
Reitar Logtech	1	0	0	0	1.00

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.3% of Hitachi shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Hitachi beats Reitar Logtech on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Hitachi

Hitachi, Ltd. provides digital system and services, green energy and mobility, and connective industry solutions in Japan and internationally. It operates through seven segments: Digital Systems & Services, Green Energy & Mobility, Connective Industries, Automotive System, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Hitachi Metals, and Others. The company offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, storage, servers, and ATMs; finance solutions, social infrastructure information systems, government and public corporation information system, big data and AI, and IoT and data management; and IT products. It also operates power grids, nuclear and clear energy, renewable energy; provides energy management services and distributed power source solutions; semiconductors; elevators and escalators; air conditioners; industrial equipment; and railway systems. In addition, the company offers medical equipment for radiation therapy, In-vitro diagnosis, and regenerative medicines; automotive systems; home appliances; and water treatment solutions for water supply and sewage infrastructure, industrial water treatment, seawater desalination, and water recycling, as well as maintenance and repair services. Further, it hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, mining machinery, construction solutions, and mine management systems. Additionally, the company offers specialty steel, functional components and equipment, power electronic and magnetic materials, wires, and cable and related products; optical disk drives; and property management services. Hitachi, Ltd. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

About Reitar Logtech

Reitar Logtech Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides construction management and engineering design services. It operates in two segments, Asset Management and Professional Consultancy Services; and Construction Management and Engineering Design Services. The company provides construction management and engineering design services for cold storage facilities, automated warehouses, renovated offices, and tailor-made electrical systems. It also offers asset management services for construction projects, including refrigerated storages and warehouses; and professional consultancy services for construction projects, such as renovation works, interior designs and modification works of commercial units, and residential or commercial redevelopment works. The company serves logistics property investors comprising investment funds and property owners; and logistics operators and direct users. Reitar Logtech Holdings Limited was founded in 2015 and is based in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.