AOS vs REXR Comparison

A.O. Smith Corp manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (75% of sales) and the rest of the world (25% of sales). A.O. Smith is the manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 37% and 54% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for the majority of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. The majority of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered during the mid-1990s. However, the firm announced a strategic review of its China operations.

Rexford Industrial Realty Inc is a real estate investment trust focused on owning, operating and acquiring industrial properties in Southern California infill markets. Its goal is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for the stockholders by providing superior access to industrial property investments and mortgage debt investments secured by industrial property in high-barrier Southern California infill markets. The company generates revenue from rental income derived from properties in its portfolio.