ANDE vs REAL Comparison

Andersons Inc is a diversified company with its main focus in the agriculture sector. Its operations are segmented into Trade, Renewables, and Nutrient & Industrial. The Trade segment, which generates the majority of the revenue, is engaged in the movement of physical commodities such as whole grains, grain products, feed ingredients, and domestic fuel products, among other agricultural commodities. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Switzerland, and other markets.

The RealReal is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the US, generating $1.8 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume and addressing a niche (personal luxury resale) that had previously been serviced by inefficient upscale boutiques and local pawn shops. The company generates revenue via consignment and first-party sales on its online marketplace, and through a small volume of direct sales. With a hands-on approach that actively sources inventory and authenticates every item on its platform, The RealReal is able to justify much higher take rates than peers, working out to roughly 36% of net merchandise value in 2024, which excludes returns, cancellations, and first-party sales.