Reviewing AFC Gamma (NASDAQ:AFCG) and Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB)

AFC Gamma (NASDAQ:AFCG) and Curbline Properties (NYSE:CURB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

26.5% of AFC Gamma shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.2% of AFC Gamma shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares AFC Gamma and Curbline Properties”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AFC Gamma	$36.79 million	4.86	$20.95 million	$0.40	20.35
Curbline Properties	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

AFC Gamma has higher revenue and earnings than Curbline Properties.

Profitability

This table compares AFC Gamma and Curbline Properties’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AFC Gamma	13.69%	12.93%	8.42%
Curbline Properties	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for AFC Gamma and Curbline Properties, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AFC Gamma	0	2	2	1	2.80
Curbline Properties	0	5	3	0	2.38

AFC Gamma currently has a consensus price target of $11.67, indicating a potential upside of 43.33%. Curbline Properties has a consensus price target of $25.11, indicating a potential upside of 2.48%. Given AFC Gamma’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe AFC Gamma is more favorable than Curbline Properties.

Summary

AFC Gamma beats Curbline Properties on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About AFC Gamma

AFC Gamma, Inc. originates, structures, underwrites, and invests in senior secured loans, and other various commercial real estate loans and debt securities for established companies operating in the cannabis industry. It primarily originates loans structured as senior loans secured by real estate, equipment, and licenses and/or other assets of the loan parties to the extent permitted by applicable laws and the regulations governing such loan parties. The company has elected and qualified to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for the United States federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. AFC Gamma, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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.