IOR vs O vs NNN vs STAG

For growth investors, STAG Industrial, Inc.

(STAG) is the stronger pick with 10. 1% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -100. 0% for Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (IOR). Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (IOR) offers the better valuation at 18. 3x trailing P/E, making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate STAG Industrial, Inc. (STAG) a "Buy" — based on 21 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc.

(IOR) is the cheapest at 18. 3x versus Realty Income Corporation at 52. 8x. On forward P/E, NNN REIT, Inc. is actually cheaper at 21. 7x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: NNN REIT, Inc. wins at 1. 94x versus Realty Income Corporation's 71. 28x — a reasonable growth-adjusted valuation.

Over the past 5 years, Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc.

(IOR) delivered a total return of +45. 7%, compared to +15. 0% for NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: IOR returned +155. 5% versus NNN's +37. 8%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Realty Income Corporation (O) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

09β versus STAG Industrial, Inc. 's 0. 55β — meaning STAG is approximately 505% more volatile than O relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Realty Income Corporation (O) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 82% versus 109% for NNN REIT, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), STAG Industrial, Inc.

(STAG) is pulling ahead at 10. 1% versus -100. 0% for Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (IOR). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: STAG Industrial, Inc. grew EPS 40. 4% year-over-year, compared to -14. 0% for Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, O leads at 19. 8% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

NNN REIT, Inc.

(NNN) is the more profitable company, earning 42. 1% net margin versus 0. 0% for Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. — meaning it keeps 42. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: NNN leads at 61. 5% versus 0. 0% for IOR. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — O leads at 89. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 1. 94x versus Realty Income Corporation's 71. 28x. Both stocks trade at elevated growth-adjusted valuations, so expected growth needs to materialise. On forward earnings alone, NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) trades at 21. 7x forward P/E versus 38. 1x for STAG Industrial, Inc. — 16. 4x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for STAG: 17. 7% to $45. 50.

In this comparison, NNN (5.

3% yield), O (5. 2% yield), STAG (3. 9% yield) pay a dividend. IOR does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Realty Income Corporation (O) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

09), 5. 2% yield). Both have compounded well over 10 years (O: +45. 1%, IOR: +155. 5%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (IOR (Financial Services) and O (Real Estate) and NNN (Real Estate) and STAG (Real Estate)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: IOR is a small-cap quality compounder stock; O is a mid-cap income-oriented stock; NNN is a small-cap income-oriented stock; STAG is a small-cap income-oriented stock. O, NNN, STAG pay a dividend while IOR does not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.